Cottage on Queen Guidebook
Sightseeing
Our family loves this place! Give them a call or check out their website - they often have fun activities for kids.
63 locals recommend
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
559 Chebucto StOur family loves this place! Give them a call or check out their website - they often have fun activities for kids.
You can't visit Cape Breton without driving the Cabot Trail. Do not rush this drive! If doing it in a day, start early and take the time to make many stops along the way :)
54 locals recommend
Cabot Trail
Cabot TrailYou can't visit Cape Breton without driving the Cabot Trail. Do not rush this drive! If doing it in a day, start early and take the time to make many stops along the way :)
Beaches
Chimney Corner Beach
A local favourite!
A family favourite - Kidston Island Beach!
Walk from Cottage on Queen to the wharf (5 mins) and take the foot ferry to Kidston Island. Enjoy the small beach run by the Lions Club of Baddeck. There are change houses, washrooms and life guards. The ferry ride is free of charge, but donations are welcome!
You can also explore the Island by foot while there and see Beinn Breagh, Alexander Graham Bell's summer home in the distance.
9 locals recommend
Kidston Island Lighthouse
A family favourite - Kidston Island Beach!
Walk from Cottage on Queen to the wharf (5 mins) and take the foot ferry to Kidston Island. Enjoy the small beach run by the Lions Club of Baddeck. There are change houses, washrooms and life guards. The ferry ride is free of charge, but donations are welcome!
You can also explore the Island by foot while there and see Beinn Breagh, Alexander Graham Bell's summer home in the distance.
A breathtaking Cape Breton Beach in charming Inverness. Another local favourite.
23 locals recommend
Inverness Beach Boardwalk
158 Beach No 1 RdA breathtaking Cape Breton Beach in charming Inverness. Another local favourite.
Food scene
This popular restaurant is the perfect place to stop for lunch. A great selection of amazing sandwiches, soups, salads, and homemade Cape Breton baked goods! Another favourite of ours :)
63 locals recommend
Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery
6289 Cabot Trail RdThis popular restaurant is the perfect place to stop for lunch. A great selection of amazing sandwiches, soups, salads, and homemade Cape Breton baked goods! Another favourite of ours :)
If you want to devour a lobster in a casual Cape Breton setting, this is the place for you! They offer a few other meal choices as well. Check out their website. Reservations are recommended.
25 locals recommend
Baddeck Lobster Suppers
17 Ross StIf you want to devour a lobster in a casual Cape Breton setting, this is the place for you! They offer a few other meal choices as well. Check out their website. Reservations are recommended.
Leave your car parked in the driveway and take a stroll to the waterfront to enjoy a lovely meal at The Freight Shed. I have eaten breakfast, lunch and dinner here. Everything on the menu is delicious! Obviously, another favourite of ours!
19 locals recommend
The Freight Shed: Waterside Bistro & Market
2 Jones StLeave your car parked in the driveway and take a stroll to the waterfront to enjoy a lovely meal at The Freight Shed. I have eaten breakfast, lunch and dinner here. Everything on the menu is delicious! Obviously, another favourite of ours!
Another favourite of ours and often a stopping point for us after a day at Inverness Beach. This local favourite is owned by the famous musical group, The Rankin Family.
Two pointers when visiting.......
1. There is often foot-stomping live music, so check out their website to align your visit with some tunes from a local musician.
2. Check out the Rolling Cones across the street. Our kids LOVE getting an ice cream there after visiting "The Shoe"!
48 locals recommend
The Red Shoe
11573 Nova Scotia Trunk 19Another favourite of ours and often a stopping point for us after a day at Inverness Beach. This local favourite is owned by the famous musical group, The Rankin Family.
Two pointers when visiting.......
1. There is often foot-stomping live music, so check out their website to align your visit with some tunes from a local musician.
2. Check out the Rolling Cones across the street. Our kids LOVE getting an ice cream there after visiting "The Shoe"!
A cute little coffee shop only steps away from Cottage on Queen. Take a short cut from the back of our place, down the steps to the Courthouse parking lot, and voila!
13 locals recommend
Bean There Cafe
503 Chebucto StA cute little coffee shop only steps away from Cottage on Queen. Take a short cut from the back of our place, down the steps to the Courthouse parking lot, and voila!
Activities
If golf is your thing, this is the place to visit. Located in Inverness this highly rated course does not disappoint. The views are absolutely breathtaking. Fees are on the pricier end, but if you enjoy golf, treat yourself!
61 locals recommend
Cabot Links Golf Course
18 Cabot LnIf golf is your thing, this is the place to visit. Located in Inverness this highly rated course does not disappoint. The views are absolutely breathtaking. Fees are on the pricier end, but if you enjoy golf, treat yourself!