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Our Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia (New Scotland) Canada Home awaits! The Celtic Heart of Canada!
House • Troy NS Canada
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed October 2022
Views 2030
General overview
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia boasts kilometres of coastline, exceptional scenery, and rich culture—There are many reasons Cape Breton Island is one of the world’s top island destinations. Located on the northeastern tip of Nova Scotia on Canada’s East Coast, discover a place joined to the mainland by a causeway but separated by a uniqueness all its own.
Here ancestry is deep and alive in the roots of our communities. Cape Breton Island, also called Unama’ki, is one of seven ancestral and unceded territories of the Mi’kmaq People. It’s a place where Aboriginal, Gaelic, and Acadian cultures carve out communities. Where awe-inspiring landscapes give way to outdoor adventure and proud history. Where roadways hug the coastline and the world’s largest inland sea is the perfect place to set sail.
Every visit is the perfect opportunity to experience the best of our regions. Full of history and culture, Cape Breton Island, is where everyone leaves a piece of your heart!
Located on a private three acre lot, our humble abode boasts a view of the strait of Canso. Build in 1956, our country home is on a hill and accessed by a tree line driveway. Lots of space to amble on the property or to explore the incredible Ceilidh Coastal Trail by foot or bike.
2022 - For the fifth consecutive year, Cape Breton Island has been ranked the No. 1 island in Canada in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best awards.
The space
Our home is well appointed and boasts an incredible cooks kitchen, complete with quartz countertops and a dual fuel range and every kitchen accessory known, including a Breville Coffee/Espresso machine and dedicated coffee bar.
The main floor houses the kitchen, dining area, living room, Main Bedroom, Full Bathroom and a laundry room. From the back door and kitchen, your view is of an open field surrounded by trees where we often have deer grazing on fallen apples. From the front door, exit to the lawn with water views and comfortable patio furniture and simple, yet beautiful flower gardens.
The second floor showcases three bedrooms. Two guest rooms, complete with dressers and closets and one bedroom with a single bed and desk for remote work. There is a half bath on the upper level.
Guest access
WiFi, Netflix, Prime,
Notes
World renowned Cabot Links and Cabot Cliff Golf Courses are located only 62 km (38 miles away.
KitchenFest - Consider yourself invited! We're back next year for year 10! Féis a' Chidsin!, KitchenFest!, happening June 30-July 8, 2023. (www.KitchenFest.ca)
Celtic Colours International Festival - October 6 - 14, 2023 (www.Celtic-colours.com)
Joe has played the bagpipes for a LONG time.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
BBQ
Garden / yard
Bikes
Travel Styles
Long term
Adventure
Family
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Beach
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Golf
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Our house is located on the Ceilidh Trail, route 19. This coastal route along the Gulf of St. Lawrence is located on the west coast of Cape Breton Island, in Inverness County, and runs 112 kilometres (70 mi) from the Canso Causeway in Port Hastings to Margaree Harbour where it intersects with the Cabot Trail.
The Ceilidh Coastal Trail is located within walking distance of our house. (https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/trails/ceilidh-coastal-trail-part-of-celtic-shores-coastal-trail/6143)
Nearest airport
Halifax International Airport (YHZ) is a 300 km from our home. Serving the world, Halifax is a vibrant airport with many airlines serving the public. the J.A Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport, is a regional airport in Sydney, NS and is 160 km from our home. Minimal flight choices from Sydney
Getting around
Cape Breton not just another pretty place. Here, you’ll find a lifetime of adventure packed on our 175-kilometre-long Island. Iconic topography gives way to a living history, where each cove and inlet reveals welcoming communities, distinct cultures, stunning wilderness, and more of the story. (www.cbisland.com)
Map of Approximate Location
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