Bear Paw

Cape Breton Island


This little bookshop sells the works of local Canadian novelist Alistair MacLeod (1936–2014).


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1. Inverness Miners' Museum

0.19 MILES

In the old train station just back from the beach, the Inverness Miners' Museum presents local mining history.

2. Inverness County Centre for the Arts

0.71 MILES

Inverness County Centre for the Arts is a beautiful establishment with several galleries and an upmarket gift shop featuring works by local and regional…

3. Glenora Inn & Distillery

5.34 MILES

The first distillery in North America (and the only one in Canada) to make single-malt whisky, this renowned producer claims to take its secrets straight…

4. Margaree Salmon Museum

15.99 MILES

This small village museum explores the history of fishing in the Margaree Valley, with a collection of rods, reels, flies and vintage photos.

5. Margaree Fish Hatchery

18.91 MILES

This fish-rearing facility keeps the Margaree Valley stocked with salmon and trout; you can learn about the process and feed the fish.

6. Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre

21.89 MILES

Just south of Baddeck, Wagmatcook First Nation (www.wagmatcook.com) is composed of two Mi'kmaq communities. You can learn a little more about them at this…

7. Le Centre de la Mi-Carême

25.3 MILES

Mi-Carême, celebrated in the middle of Lent, is Chéticamp's answer to Mardi Gras. Locals wear masks and disguises, and visit houses in a bid to get people…

8. Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

25.9 MILES

This well-run center is one of the region's best places to experience Celtic music. The main exhibit room explores the origins and styles of the local…