Once an active coal mining town, today the town of Inverness is better known as a golfer’s dream destination with two courses situated prominently along the warm waters of the Northum- berland Strait. Beach lovers will feel the warm salty breezes of Inverness Beach, a long stretch of sandy coastline that is popular with ocean swimmers and beachcombers alike. Walk the boardwalk that overlooks the beach from the sand dunes above. On a clear day, you can catch a view of Prince Edward Island, and if you time your stroll right, then you’ll catch one of the gorgeous sunsets over the ocean. If you are looking to spot a pod of Minke, Pilot or Humpback whales then jump aboard a charter tour along the shores of Sea
offering a fine dining experience spotlighting the highest quality, seasonal ingredients, fresh fish and seafood, and grilled meats, in a bounty of Maritime-inspired dishes. Looking for something a little more casual like delectable chowders, inviting salads, and inspired pub fare, well they have that also. There is also a local craft brewery, Route 19 Brewing, where all are welcome for a pint or two. For all the cyclists out there, The Inverness Shean Trail section of the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail offers a rideable coal dust-covered treadway offering an amazing adventure experience for those who prefer to peddle power to get around. Spend any spent time on the island and it makes an impression on you and is something that you do not leave behind, you take it with you where every go. But if you literally want to take a piece of Inverness and Cape Breton home with you make sure that you stop into The Corner Stone and say hello to Brenna and her team. They have a complete selection of Cape Breton-inspired merchan- dise along with many other local artisan items in this throwback to the old community general store,
which to be honest we would love to see more of. Now that you are loaded up on Cape Breton merch and maybe a few tasty treat for the road, it is off to your next adventure as you continue northeast for about 56 km (35 miles) on NS 219 route to Chéticamp.
Wolf Island which is the largest colony of grey seals found anywhere in the region! Other frequent sightings include dolphin and harbour porpoises, giant bluefin tuna, leatherback turtles, ocean sunfish, herring gulls, great blue herons and bald eagles that nest on the rocky sandstone. But if water is not your thing, you have the Inverness Miners’ Museum located in the Canadian National Railway Station (1901). Established in 1977, the Museum presents the coal-mining history of the area in a series of engaging displays. Once done learning of days past you will be happy to find the many options you have in town
Photo Credit: Hecktic Travels
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Our shop is a curated corner store: Cape Breton apparel and paper goods, fine foods including a great selection of imported Italian products, coffee/tea, essential groceries, novelty candy, non-alcoholic beverages, soap, chocolates, truffles, daily delights, olive oil, local jewellery and more. missbrenna apparel is available online with shipping to Canada and the USA. FREE SHIPPING over $150. See you at the Corner!
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Saturday10am-4pm Sunday noon–4pm
15645 Central Avenue Inverness, Cape Breton Island 902.258.2233 | missbrenna.com @missbrennastudio
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VOL 23 ISSUE 2 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • VOL 23 ISSUE 2
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