Travelling to Newfoundland? The ferry service to Port aux Basques and St. John departs from North Sydney, NS. Reservations are required. Our Gateway Bed and Breakfast, the Gowrie House, is in nearby Sydney Mines. Visit their inn by clicking on the Nova Scotia Region page. Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia is the jumping off spot for your Newfoundland adventure.
But if you rest a bit before your departure, you can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Bras d\'Or Lakes and the Cape Breton Highlands. You can savour living history at Fortress Louisbourg and the Miner\'s Museum in New Waterford, NS. Tickle your ears with the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipes. The Celtic Culture; music, song, dance and storytelling are alive and well in Cape Breton. Visit the distillery where they make prized Single Malt Scotch. Plenty of tasty seafood. Don\'t rush to leave us. Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia is a wonderful destination all on its own.