Inverness & Western Shore
A few Gaelic phrases
Cape Breton has the largest Scottish-Gaelic-speaking community outside Scotland. You'll hear it at ceilidhs, see it on signage along the Cabot Trail, and find it in place names everywhere.
Businesses in Inverness & Western Shore
Red Shoe Pub
Live Cape Breton music seven nights a week. Owned by the Rankin Sisters.
★★★★★ (957)
Tears of Glass
Shop handcrafted jewelry made from sea glass collected on Cape Breton beaches, with custom designs available in Inverness.
October Stay & Play Package
Book the October Stay & Play Package at Cabot Links Lodge for two nights, three championship golf rounds, and $25 food credit starting at $650 CAD per person.
Nature Lost and Found
Explore nature paintings, a whimsical fairy village display, and fairy-themed crafts at this unique gallery on Cape Breton's western shore.
Jed The Fishing Guide
Book a guided fishing trip with a 55+ year veteran on Cape Breton's waters via boat, kayak, or shore fishing year-round.
Backcountry Suites & Storage
Store your gear at this heated and air-conditioned self-storage facility near Inverness with 24/7 access, units up to 600 sq. ft., and convenient trail access
Gift Shop Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Browse Celtic recordings, jewellery, and locally made products at this Inverness gift shop featuring daily live music and an interactive exhibit room.
★★★★★ (94)
Celtic Music Interpretive Centre Restaurant
Enjoy home-cooked Nova Scotia fare and fresh seafood at this Inverness restaurant featuring live traditional Celtic music daily with no cover charge weekdays.
★★★★★ (94)
Archives & Library Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Explore Inverness County's cultural archives and Celtic music collection with audio recordings, photographs, and local history documents at this interpretive
★★★★★ (94)
Sandeannie’s Bakery and Tea Room
Visit Sandeannie's Bakery and Tea Room in Port Hood for homemade baked goods, hearty breakfast and lunch along the Ceilidh Trail.
★★★★★ (242)
Route 19 Brewing Upper Level
Dine on fresh lobster and seafood at Route 19 Brewing Upper Level in Inverness with scenic views overlooking the town.
★★★★★ (373)
Route 19 Brewing Tap & Grill
Visit Route 19 Brewing Tap & Grill in Inverness for craft beer and grill food in a welcoming community gathering spot.
★★★★★ (373)Outdoors
Mabou Provincial Park
Trout Brook Provincial Park
Inverness Beach
Long sandy Gulf beach with warm water, dunes, and a wooden boardwalk into town.
West Mabou Beach Provincial Park
Port Hood Station Provincial Park
Inverness Shean Trail (part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)
Chestico Trail (part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)
Mabou Rivers Trail (part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)
Judique Flyer Trail (part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)
Salt Mountain Trail
Myles Doyle Falls
Quieter Highlands waterfall — short hike through hardwood forest to a ledge-cascade, best in spring or after summer rain.
Inverness Beach Village
Cottage and RV resort along Inverness's sandy beach.
Upcoming events
Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral
Weekly live music sessions happen Wednesdays at the Admiral Lounge and Café, with local musicians leading alternating sessions and a donation entry.
The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum — come & practice your Gaelic
come & practice your Gaelic
Celtic Music Interpretive Centre — Mother's day Sunday Ceilidh with John Pellerin & Hilda Chiasson
Mother's day Sunday Ceilidh with John Pellerin & Hilda Chiasson
Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links — musician-Eddie Cummings
musician-Eddie Cummings
Bayview Education Centre — Gaelic concert
Gaelic concert;
Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral
Live music sessions happen Wednesdays at the Admiral Lounge and Café, led by local musicians on rotating weeks, with a donation entry and kitchen open until 8pm.
Admiral Lounge & Dining room — Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral
Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba
Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro — Jim Ralph
Jim Ralph
About Inverness & Western Shore
What's special about Inverness & Western Shore, Cape Breton?
Beaches, links golf, Cape Mabou Highlands.
Where can you stay in Inverness & Western Shore?
Notable places to stay in Inverness & Western Shore include Backcountry Suites & Storage.
Where do locals eat in Inverness & Western Shore?
Local favourites in Inverness & Western Shore include Red Shoe Pub, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre Restaurant, Sandeannie’s Bakery and Tea Room, Route 19 Brewing Upper Level, Route 19 Brewing Tap & Grill.
What hiking trails are in Inverness & Western Shore?
Trails and lookoffs to know in Inverness & Western Shore: Inverness Shean Trail (part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail), Chestico Trail (part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail), Mabou Rivers Trail (part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail), Salt Mountain Trail.
Are there golf courses in Inverness & Western Shore?
Yes — Inverness & Western Shore has Cabot Links, Cabot Cliffs.
What's happening in Inverness & Western Shore soon?
Upcoming events in Inverness & Western Shore include Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral, The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum — come & practice your Gaelic, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre — Mother's day Sunday Ceilidh with John Pellerin & Hilda Chiasson, Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links — musician-Eddie Cummings, Bayview Education Centre — Gaelic concert.