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Mabou
Although it looks unlikely at first glance, micro Mabou is the not-so-underground hot
spot of Cape Breton's Celtic music scene. Among lush hills and quiet inlets you can hike
away your days and dance away your nights - and don't forget to scorch your tonsils
with single malt whiskey at the distillery down the road.
Sights & Activities
Mabou is more a place to experience than to see specific sights. Take any turn off Hwy
19 and see where it takes you.
Glenora Inn & Distillery DISTILLERY
( 902-258-2662, 800-839-0491; www.glenoradistillery.com ; Hwy 19; guided tours incl tasting $7;
tours hourly 9am-5pm Jun-Oct) Take a tour and taste the rocket fuel at the only distillery
making single malt whiskey in Canada. Then, stop for an excellent meal at the gourmet
pub (there are daily lunchtime and dinner ceilidhs) or even for the night. Cave-like rooms
($125 to $150 per night) are perfect for sleeping it off if you've been drinking the local
beverage; the chalets ($175 to $240) are a better choice if you want brighter surround-
ings. It's 9km north of Mabou.
Cape Mabou Highlands HIKING
Within the Cape Mabou Highlands, an extensive network of hiking trails extends
between Mabou and Inverness toward the coast west of Hwy 19. The trails are some-
times closed when the fire danger is high; otherwise, hikes ranging from 4km to 12km
start from three different trailheads. An excellent trail guide ($5) is available at the gro-
cery store across the road from the Mull Café & Deli when the trails are open. Maps are
also posted at the trailheads.
Sleeping & Eating
Clayton Farm B&B B&B $$$
( 902-945-2719; 11247 Hwy 19; s/d $75/100; May-Nov; ) This 1835 farmhouse sits
on a working red-angus ranch and is run by hardworking Isaac Smith. Paraphernalia of
old Cape Breton life and of Isaac's family are casually scattered throughout the common
areas and comfortable guest rooms. It's rustically perfect.