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Originally Posted by GreenLantern
One place I looked at on Bras d'Or Lakes was this Green Highlander Lodge. They had a fly fishing guide booked into the lodge so I figured that might be a good place to stay one night and get my fishing fix in. Any opinions on that place? Or the town of Baddeck in general?
Also the GF had someone tell her about this Castle Moffett.. it looks mighty touristy to me. She says its a castle! Looking online it appears to be a hotel built to look like a castle.. and mighty pricey. I need to convince her its not a good spot for us so give me some dirt :P
Since we have 3.5 ish days, first day drive to Bras, do our fishing/one night. Next day drive to Sydney/one night. Then the last day we would spend touring around the Ingonish area/one night and then back to Halifax. Hit kind of all all three sides, abbreviated I know but still should at least give us some experience there. Somewhere in there is an extra night so I need to figure out which place needs the most time.. or just spread that night out for somewhere inbetween those stops.
Also, I need to find some time to buy you a beer for all your help. Or ten.
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I'm not familiar with the Green Highlander Lodge, but I can ask around and see. In terms of asking me how Baddeck is in general... it's awesome. Small down, beautiful, it's one of the must see stops when visiting Cape Breton. Alexander Graham Bell lived in Baddeck and spent his final years there. There is a museum dedicated to him there (check it out) and a boat tour on a catamaran (
http://www.amoebasailingtours.com/). My wife went on the boat cruise as part of her bachelorette party.
One place to look at in Baddeck to stay is the Invrary Inn
http://www.capebretonresorts.com/our...nverary-resort I haven't stayed there, but it's the big resort there.
Castle Moffatt was built as a hotel if I'm not mistaken. The only castle that was on Cape Breton was Moxam's Castle which is essentially where the Days Inn in Sydney is now. The castle burnt down before I was born, and the Days Inn is in no way modeled after it, just happens to be the same location.
If I could make one addition to your possible itinerary, the Fortress of Louisbourg. It's basically a whole day to go through it properly. Afterwards supper at the Beggar's Banquet adds good food and continues the period appeal.
Fortress of Louisbourg:
http://www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca/
Beggar's Banquet:
http://www.louisbourgpointofview.com/beggars-banquet/
Also the Beggar's Banquet is at the Point of View Inn and Suites. They are nice, my wife and I stayed there a night after we got married (needed a getaway but didn't have the time to travel away).
That said, the Sydney Waterfront is a beautiful walk, especially at sunset. The Crown & Moose is a nice little pub in the Holiday Inn, and Governor's has one of the best patios of any restaurant/bar I've ever been in.
Time is a factor, naturally, I'm sure I could plan a three week vacation for you on Cape Breton alone.
Sorry for the late reply, but any questions let me know. Also I rarely refuse beer
