The Mira River has been the inspiration for beautiful lyrics, fantastic people and serene surroundings. The River lulls and laps itself to fishing spots that offer tranquility, repose and abundant fishing. You are only a few minutes from Sydney and the many venues that offer family fun and relaxation as well as shopping, fine cuisine and family dining. From The Mira Cottages you are within a photographer's paradise and sightseeing Mecca.

Whether you wish to visit the historic reconstruction of Fortress Louisbourg with the many attractions and historic venues or the history walk in Sydney with St.Patrick's Church, Cossitt House and DeBarres statute or a walk along the BOARDWALK we can drive you to any destination you wish.

From Gabarus we can reserve a spot for you with deep-sea fishing on your agenda, or furnish guides for trout fishing on the Mira or salmon fishing on the Margaree River.

The historic village of Baddeck which hugs the rambling Bras d'Or Lakes is an ideal vacation spot to visit from THE MIRA COTTAGES. Enjoy Cape Breton- its culture, diverse history and scenic, pastoral vistas which are swept by the sea and nurtured by the welcoming sun. Baddeck was the summer home of one of Cape Breton's most vibrant and talented men- Alexander Graham Bell. His genius and inventive spirit has transcended his time and catapulted science into uncharted venues. Indeed, the Bell Museum in Baddeck welcomes thousands of visitors each year who come to view and pay homage to one of the century's greatest minds.

Another attraction that has thousands of visitors' raving each year is the famed scenery of the Cabot Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, with its gateway being the village of Baddeck. The Park offers 27 hiking trails, camping, golfing, the fluke of the whales and majestic sweep of the eagles, sightings of moose, deer, bear and bird life enthralls visitors.

The 366 square miles of majestic Highlands and coastal wilderness in Northern Cape Breton is a guaranteed treat for all ages. While our guest, inquire about the best photography locations and route to allow an enjoyable journey and safe return to enjoy an Epicurean delight in our fabulous RIVERBANK DINING ROOM.

Also, sailing tours leave every few hours from government wharf in Baddeck and ply the Bras d'Or Lakes. The smell of the brine and surge of the water as the bow cuts into the placid water can appeal to any landlubber. To view the majestic mountains from the water is indeed a treat, intermingled with the screech of the gulls and swoop of the eagles.

The Bras d'Or Lakes scenic drive circles the lake along shoreline roads that offer an ever changing panorama of woodlands, farms and villages. These vistas are ideal vistas for bicycling, walking, strolling with a picnic basket and bird-watching. Keep your eyes apprised for the majestic Bald Eagles as this area is one of its prime nesting areas.

Enjoy farm life as experienced by the early Scottish settlers at the Nova Scotia Highland Village Museum and while at Marble Mountain Museum you can touch the lifestyle of the late 1800's from the point of view of miners who worked in the marble quarry. The Orangedale Railway Station Museum offers a special look at the late 19th century trains and train travel. The Rankin Family have made this location famous with the popular song, The Orangedale Whistle.

Your visit to Cape Breton would not be complete without a tour of the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts at St.Ann's. This is the only Gaelic College in North America where the Gaelic is taught as well as piping, drumming and Gaelic singing. Clan tartan, books and the Great Hall of the Clans welcome you in the best Celtic tradition. Tour the museum, enjoy the duty piper and partake in an afternoon ceilidh or weekly evening ceilidhs before returning to the MIRA COTTAGES

If golfing is your game, then you must tee-off at the Bell Bay Golf Club, designed by internationally acclaimed golf architect Thomas McBroom. Bell Bay's 18 holes offer the Bay's exceptional golf experience. It has quickly become one of Cape Breton's fabulous foursome that overlooks the Lakes. Experience the driving sensation on a sunny day for an experience you'll never forget. Another golf course you may enjoy is Dundee in Richmond County or Lingan in Sydney or the beautiful Seaview Golf course in North Sydney.

Whatever your inclination may be: to sit and relax on the beach, spend a day of antique hunting, drive to the casino in Sydney, enjoy sailing the Bras d'Or Lakes, the Mira, saunter about the river bank or cast your rod for fabulous trout or tours the Cabot Trail - we bid you welcome. Enjoy our attractions and relax amid our gentile surroundings before embarking on another adventure in the Highlands.