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What to do and see in Baddeck, Cape Breton Island: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Baddeck, on Cape Breton Island, is a great base for the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Louisbourg’s fortress. Easily explored on foot, Baddeck’s sole street offers an appealing array of accommodations, restaurants and stores and lovely views of Bras d’Or Lake. Take a kayak tour on the North River, visit Kidston Lighthouse or hike the national park’s trails, cliffs and coves. Back in the town, don’t miss the museum devoted to famed inventor Alexander Graham Bell.
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1. North River Kayak
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5.0 based on 210 reviews
NRKT is situated on the Murray Rd. in North River, Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia, Canada. North River Kayak Tours property is located just steps away from our launch site where we paddle anywhere from 3 hours to 5 days along the coastline of Cape Breton Island. See why we are listed within Trip Advisors top 10% receiving their Certificate of excellence in 2013.
2. Cabot Discovery Tours
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5.0 based on 151 reviews
Want to see the best of Cape Breton but are short on time? We are a sightseeing business offering small group tours from Baddeck and shore excursions from the Port of Sydney. In addition to shared small group tours of the Cabot Trail, we offer cruise excursions and a variety of private tour options. Come with us and experience the coastal drives, wildlife, history, music and culture of Cape Breton Island.
3. Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 2,088 reviews
This museum chronicles the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell with its rich collection of artifacts and documents accumulated by Dr. Bell and his family during their time in Nova Scotia.
Reviewed By SueK167 - Laguna Woods, United States
Had no idea the many contributions made by Alexander Bell in addition to the telephone, ie aviation, hearing impaired, boating, conservation, etc, etc. Beautiful museum displaying this man's many talents with minimal education. Highly recommend when in Baddeck NS
4. Uisge Ban Falls
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4.5 based on 314 reviews
Reviewed By 843allanv - Amherst, Canada
3km return hike. Beautiful, small falls some neat views along the way. River, trees growing atop rocks, birds, etc. Would recommend hiking shoes or sneakers at the very least as the path can be muddy as well as roots protruding from the ground. The base of the falls consist of large, wet rocks.
5. Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs
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4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By IanSteer - Toronto, Canada
Ceilidh is Gaelic for visit. For visitors to Cape Breton, the Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs are a must see and do. We booked well in advance because of how popular this venue is, and were thrilled with the front row seats. Our evening was wonderful. Thanks to great Celtic music players Derrick Cameron, Melody Cameron, and Brian Doyle. They treated us to a spectacular show, entertaining and informative. We and other visitors, plus local residents and musicians alike are all very grateful to John Berk for hosting these epic shows.
6. Theatre Baddeck
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4.5 based on 146 reviews
Founded in 2015, Theatre Baddeck is a professional theatre company that provides perfect summer theatre for both visitors and residents of Baddeck and Cape Breton Island!
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8. Kidston Island Lighthouse
9. Baddeck’s Boardwalk
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4.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By MarcoNorthPolo - Lunenburg, Canada
The boardwalk was a lovely walk along the water. We stopped and sat next to the statues of Alexander Graham Bell and his wife Mabel. A great view of Kidston Island.
10. Amoeba Sailing Tours day tours
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4.5 based on 234 reviews
