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Bras d'Or Lake & Around
The highlands meet the lowlands along the shores of this inland saltwater sea, where
eagles nest and puffins play. At 1099 sq km, it's the biggest lake in Nova Scotia and all
but cleaves Cape Breton Island in two.
Baddeck
An old resort town in a pastoral setting, Baddeck is on the north shore of Bras d'Or Lake,
halfway between Sydney and the Canso Causeway. It's the most popular place to stay for
those who intend to do the Cabot Trail as a one-day scenic drive.
Sights & Activities
Alexander Graham Bell
National Historic Site MUSEUM
( 902-295-2069; www.parkscanada.gc.ca ; 559 Chebucto St; adult/child $7.80/3.90;
9am-6pm) The inventor of the telephone is buried near his summer home, Beinn Bhreagh,
which is visible across the bay from Baddeck. The excellent museum of the Alexander
Graham Bell National Historic Site, at the eastern edge of town, covers all aspects of his
inventions and innovations.
Although nothing looks spectacular at first glance, it's the story of the man that will
hook you. See medical and electrical devices, telegraphs, telephones, kites and seaplanes
and then learn about how they all work.
Bras d'Or Lakes & Watershed Interpretive Centre MUSEUM
( 902-295-1675; www.brasdor-conservation.com ; 532 Chebucto St; admission by donation;
11am-7pm Jun-Oct) This center explores the unique ecology of the enormous saltwater
lake.
Amoeba SAILING
( www.amoebasailingtours.com ; 2hr tours $25; Jun-Oct) Classic schooner sailing tours on
the Bras d'Or Lake bring you past Alexander Graham Bell's grand Beinn Bhreagh man-
sion and under soaring bald eagles.