The area surrounding the Mac Leod Tourist Complex situated at Inverness, Broad Cove and Dunvegan are blessed by a masterpiece of wind, surf and color. As the hills sink into the Gulf they explode into a mirage of foliage, sand and undulating land formations. A profusion of activities, ceilidhs and rousing Scottish music are mixed with the melody of the pipes and the history of the transplanted Celt in New Scotland. Our history is evident at Broad Cove at the annual Broad Cove Scottish Concert, a cornucopia of Scottish talent amid friendly people rich in music and lore.


There is something for everyone in the village of Inverness by the sea- sun bathing, swimming, horse back riding, riding lessons, hiking, whale watching, deep sea fishing, salmon fishing, canoeing and just relaxing after a busy schedule at the Inverness Miners Museum and enjoyment of their current exhibit. We are your destination while visiting Cape Breton and the wonders at our doorstep. Enjoy our people, their life style and friendly nature. Failte!


Tourist Centers
  • Port Hastings
  • Margaree Forks
Beaches
  • Margaree
  • Inverness
  • Mabou Coal Mines
  • Port Hood
  • West Mabou
Waterfalls
  • Piper s Glen (Scotsville)
  • Glenora Falls (5 minutes toward Mabou)
  • River Denys Mountain
Please pay special attention to young children when visiting any of the waterfalls.
Churches
  • St. Mary's Parish
  • Stella Maris Parish
  • St. Margaret of Scotland
  • United Church Manse
  • Baptist Church
  • St. Peter's Parish
  • United Church Manse
  • St. Andrew's Parish
Museums
  • An Drochaidh
  • Chestico Museum
  • Iona Highland Village
  • Mac Donald House Museum
  • Inverness Miners Museum
  • Salmon Museum
  • Centennial Museum
Shrine
  • Mother of Sorrow Pioneer Shrine, Mabou
Galleries
  • Mabou Art Gallery
Deep Sea Fishing
  • Margaree Harbour
  • Margaree
Fishing & Hunting
  • Margaree Salmon River -- Contact: Margaree Valley Outfitters Greg & David Ross
  • The Broken Wheel (Outfitters)
  • Fern Furey
  • Registered fishing & hunting guides For Margaree Area, Contact Chaisson Housekeeping Cabins
Horseback Riding
  • Inverness - Contact Elizabeth Cameron
  • Cheticamp - Contact Little Brook Farm Horserides
Harness Racing
  • Inverness Raceway- Every Wednesday at 7:00pm & Sunday afternoon 2:00pm
Windsurfing
  • Inverness, Contact Inverness Beach Village
Whale Watching
  • Cheticamp Whale Cruisers
  • Seaside Whale Cruises
Golf Courses
  • Le Portage, Cheticamp
  • Highland Links, Ingonish
  • Dundee Resort
  • Bell Bay, Baddeck
MABOU HIGHLANDS HIKING TRAILS

MacKinnon Brook Trail:

This is a level, coastal trail, and is the extension of Sight Point Rd toward Mabou. The trail begins as a continuation of the road and follows the coast. At 0.2 km the Sight Point Trail departs left. From 3.0 km on several rockslides cross the old road. These are crossed at your own risk and with extreme caution. The trail ends on a back road to MacKinnon Brook. Turn left for Maclsaac Glen Trail (1.5 km) and Mabou (11 km)

Distance: 3.5 km (1.5 hr) one way. Access: Park (unobtrusively) at the end of Sight Point Rd.


Sight Point Trail:

A climb from the coast to the plateau. The trail weaves the MacKinnon Brook Trail left and climbs through a stream valley. It reaches the plateau at about 2 km. At 5 km the Maclsaac Glen Trail leaves left. The trail ends on the road to the Cape Mabou community pasture. Turn right for Mabou (11km) or left for Black Brook Trail (1.6 km).

Distance: 7.5 (3 hrs) one way. Access: From 200 m along MacKinnon Brook Trail, ending on the MacKinnon Brook Rd.


MacDonald's Glen Trail:

A walk along a stream valley. The trail follows a stream valley down through the hardwoods to the road. Turn left for Mabou Harbour (9 km) or right for the MacKinnon Brook Trail ( 1 . 5 km) .

Distance: 3.5 km (1 hr, 20 min) one way. Access: From 5.0 km on the Sight Point Trail or from the MacKinnon Brook Rd


Black Brook Trail:

A trail up a river valley to the plateau. The trail follows the Black Brook up through hardwoods for 3 km before a shift to soft woods indicates the plateau has been reached. From trail end turn right for the Sight Point Trail (1.6 km) and Mabou Harbour (1.3 km).

Distance: 4.5 km (2 hr) one way. Access: From Port Ban on the Sight Point Rd (where the road crosses the brook) and from Cape Mabou community pasture.