Essentials
Co-op - Baddeck
48 Twining StBiggest in the area...and getting a better selection every year.
Baddeck Home Hardware
491 Chebucto StVery nice staff...have some fishing gear.
Sells a small selection of beer, wine, and alcohol as well as groceries.
9 locals recommend
Whycocomagh Co-Op & Liquor Agency Store
9402 Trans-Canada HwySells a small selection of beer, wine, and alcohol as well as groceries.
Food Scene
Great sandwiches and baked goods. Small play area for the kids.
13 locals recommend
Herring Choker Deli
10158 TCHGreat sandwiches and baked goods. Small play area for the kids.
Woodroad Restaurant: A Cape Breton Dining Experience
Pre-fix dinners in a beautiful wood house.
The Freight Shed: Waterside Bistro & Market
2 Jones StFood on the wharf in Baddeck.
Has great take away pies, deserts, and other baked goods. Their poutine is quiet good and has a regular burger and fries menu.
15 locals recommend
The Farmer's Daughter Country Market
9393 NS-105Has great take away pies, deserts, and other baked goods. Their poutine is quiet good and has a regular burger and fries menu.
Drinks & Nightlife
Big Spruce Brewing
64 Yankee Line RdThey have great beer and are only 7 minutes down the road.
Sightseeing
It is a great museum and they have fantastic kite flying days.
63 locals recommend
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
559 Chebucto StIt is a great museum and they have fantastic kite flying days.
Highland Village Museum
4119 Highway 223Great for kids to see a bit of history.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Jed the Fishing guide.
He is located on Lake Ainsley but knows all of Cape Breton well. Very friendly and great with kids.