Rainy Day Adventures

1) Discover the many unique Craft Shops and Studios along the St.Ann's,  North River &  North Shore area. Return by learning a bit of history at the Little River Fisheries & Heritage Museum and then crossing Englishtown Ferry and explore the Giant MacAskill Museum at Englishtown.   (Full Day)

2) Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, discover the incredible inventions of Alexander Graham Bell  and then spend time at the Bras d'Or Lakes & Watershed Interpretative Centre and learn more about  the ecology of the Bras d'Or Lakes. Both facilities located in Baddeck    (5-6 hours)

3)  Stop at one of the many Public Internet Access Sites (CAP Sites) in Victoria County and check your e-mail, surf the net and plan your next  day activities by visiting  web sites on  communities, festivals & events, activities, attractions and much more.  (3 hrs)

 4) Visit the Wagmatcook Cultural & Heritage Centre at Wagmatcook and  take a guided tour through this facility, stay for entertainment, shop at  their craft shop and eat at their restaurant - Half day plus.

5) Visit the Gaelic College at St. Ann's - take a tour of the Great Hall of  Clans, stay for noon time entertainment and shop at their craft shop.   (3  hours plus)

6) Visit the North Highlands Museum in Cape North, continue on to Aspy  Bay and stop at the Cabot Landing Provincial Park and see  where John Cabot landed in 1497.  Off to Bay St. Lawrence and a visit  to the community centre, where they have a fitness centre, youth centre, library and CAP Site , a tea room and much more. ( Full day)

 7)  Head for Iona and the Nova Scotia Highland Village  Museum. Visit their Roots Cape Breton Genealogy & Family Centre and discover your ancestors.  The Highland Village has one of  the most extensive databases on the island.  Family trees are their specialty. Visit their craft shop during your visit and their museum.  (Half day plus)