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Mabou | Nova Scotia

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Region:

Cape Breton

Known For:

Mabou Beach Provincial Park | Red Shoe Pub | Mabou Highlands | Gaelic culture | Live music | Coastal scenery

Best For:

Live Music | Beach Days | Cultural Experiences | Scenic Drives

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Mabou Harbour Lighthouse

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The Mabou Lighthouse is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building because of its historical associations, and its architectural and environmental values. The Department of Marine announced the completion of a set of range lights to mark the entrance to Mabou Harbour in 1884. Mabou tower was originally one of two lighthouses erected by the Canadian government […]

St Mary’s Catholic Church

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St. Mary’s Church is one of the main focal points of Mabou. Nestled into the base of a foothill, it can be seen from almost anywhere throughout the village. The church, with its 143-foot steeple, reflects its image on to the Mabou River. The parish of St. Mary’s in Mabou is built on four cornerstones […]

The Inn at Glendyer

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The Inn at Glendyer house

The Inn at Glendyer is a Bed & Breakfast in Mabou. B&B is the outstanding Cape Breton hospitality in this charming historic home located in a quiet glen on 6 pastoral acres.

Glenora Distillers

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We were North America’s first single malt whisky distillery. Surrounded by hills, this old-world inn doubles as a malt whisky distillery. Our story starts in the early 1800s when Scottish immigrants flocked to Cape Breton Island. Its beauty resembled the Highlands and Islands of Scotland so much that they decided to settle here and make […]

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