Meghan’s guidebook

Meghan
Meghan’s guidebook

Food scene

Usually requires a reservation. Well worth the booking. Our favourite in town! Located on the North Sydney wharf, enjoy close-up views of the harbour and ferries.
21 locals recommend
The Lobster Pound and Moore
293 Commercial St
21 locals recommend
Usually requires a reservation. Well worth the booking. Our favourite in town! Located on the North Sydney wharf, enjoy close-up views of the harbour and ferries.
Great bistro-style lunch and dinner spot. We recommend the Cajun Seafood or Maple Curry Chicken pasta! Family friendly.
23 locals recommend
Black Spoon Bistro
320 Commercial St
23 locals recommend
Great bistro-style lunch and dinner spot. We recommend the Cajun Seafood or Maple Curry Chicken pasta! Family friendly.
Currently available for takeout/delivery only. Excellent chinese food!
Canton Family Restaurant
294 Commercial St
Currently available for takeout/delivery only. Excellent chinese food!
A hidden gem with a speakeasy ambiance serving cocktails, local beers, wine, etc., and offering small bites to eat and live entertainment. Open Thursdays-Saturdays.
Higher Grounds Cafe And Cellar Bar
299 Commercial Street
A hidden gem with a speakeasy ambiance serving cocktails, local beers, wine, etc., and offering small bites to eat and live entertainment. Open Thursdays-Saturdays.
The local's favourite ice cream spot! Expect long lines on hot days. HUGE servings!
George’s Ice Cream & Convenience
10 Scotch Lake Road
The local's favourite ice cream spot! Expect long lines on hot days. HUGE servings!
Another great spot for cool treats with a retro vibe.
A & K Lick-A-Treat
366 Park Rd
Another great spot for cool treats with a retro vibe.
Great fried chicken. Plus, you gotta get a picture with the sign. Tip: order ahead, as it gets busy.
7 locals recommend
A & K Lick-A-Chick
386 Park Rd
7 locals recommend
Great fried chicken. Plus, you gotta get a picture with the sign. Tip: order ahead, as it gets busy.
On weekends, we like to do an Uisge Ban Falls hike followed by a stop-in at Big Spruce just down the road. Take-out and sit-in with indoor and outdoor seating. Family friendly. Often has a food truck and live entertainment. Our favourite craft beer on the island.
26 locals recommend
Big Spruce Brewing
64 Yankee Line Rd
26 locals recommend
On weekends, we like to do an Uisge Ban Falls hike followed by a stop-in at Big Spruce just down the road. Take-out and sit-in with indoor and outdoor seating. Family friendly. Often has a food truck and live entertainment. Our favourite craft beer on the island.
26 locals recommend
Breton Brewing Co
364 Keltic Dr
26 locals recommend
Great sandwiches and baked goods.
13 locals recommend
Herring Choker Deli
10158 TCH
13 locals recommend
Great sandwiches and baked goods.
7 locals recommend
Island Folk Cider House
52 Nepean St
7 locals recommend
Food truck for fish and chips, hamburgers, etc. Located at the Arm of Gold campground, and offers a playground for kids and picnic tables for dining.
Winnie's Wagon
2-20 Church Road
Food truck for fish and chips, hamburgers, etc. Located at the Arm of Gold campground, and offers a playground for kids and picnic tables for dining.
BEST pizza!
10 locals recommend
Jane's Restaurant & Pizza
123 Bras D'or Florence Rd
10 locals recommend
BEST pizza!
Takeout lunch spot offering sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and sweet treats.
Commercial Street
Commercial Street
Takeout lunch spot offering sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and sweet treats.
Takeout lunch and prepared dinners.
Thyme Savour Takeaway Food Shoppe
212 Commercial Street
Takeout lunch and prepared dinners.
Authentic korean BBQ food. Dine-in and takeout.
D'Theatre Korean BARbq and grill
697 George Street
Authentic korean BBQ food. Dine-in and takeout.
Fish and seafood market
Gillis Seafood
48 Memorial Drive
Fish and seafood market
Meat market
Bonnar's Meats
140 Queen Street
Meat market

Sightseeing

Freshwater lake great for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, etc. Easy level and groomed 2k trail circles the lake for walking/running. Dog friendly. Great spot for families.
Dalem Lake Provincial Park
220 New Dominion Rd
Freshwater lake great for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, etc. Easy level and groomed 2k trail circles the lake for walking/running. Dog friendly. Great spot for families.
Picnic park and beach on the Bras d'Or Lake.
Groves Point Provincial Park
1055 Hillside Boularderie Rd
Picnic park and beach on the Bras d'Or Lake.
Short and easy hike to lovely falls!
28 locals recommend
Uisge Ban Falls
715 N Branch Rd
28 locals recommend
Short and easy hike to lovely falls!
Nice nearby park featuring a playground, beach access, picnic tables and benches, baseball field, and green space. Just a two minute drive down Shore Road towards North Sydney.
Indian Beach
445 Purves St
Nice nearby park featuring a playground, beach access, picnic tables and benches, baseball field, and green space. Just a two minute drive down Shore Road towards North Sydney.
Playground, boardwalk, soccer fields, and benches on the North Sydney waterfront.
Munro Park
64 Seaview Drive
Playground, boardwalk, soccer fields, and benches on the North Sydney waterfront.
Seaview Golf & Country Club
370 Seaview Dr

Shopping

La Quaintrelle Boutique and Emporium carries the products of 200+ Canadian artisans and brands. Features local coffee, chocolates, oatcakes, and souvenirs. Present your coupon found in our welcome binder to receive 10% off your purchase!
La Quaintrelle
258 Commercial St
La Quaintrelle Boutique and Emporium carries the products of 200+ Canadian artisans and brands. Features local coffee, chocolates, oatcakes, and souvenirs. Present your coupon found in our welcome binder to receive 10% off your purchase!
Outdoor outfitter offering clothing, footwear, gear, and accessories from top quality brands for your outdoor adventures.
Escape Outdoors
299 Commercial St
Outdoor outfitter offering clothing, footwear, gear, and accessories from top quality brands for your outdoor adventures.
Fishing supplies
Vernon d'Eon Lobster Plugs Ltd
252 Commercial Street
Fishing supplies
Granny's Country Cottage
33 Archibald Ave