Cape Breton,Nova Scotia
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I believe Cape Breton is better for whale watching although I have also heard people rave about a tour that leaves from Halifax Harbour.<BR><BR>In Baddeck, try http://baddeck.com/. In addition to what is listed on the accommodations page, I highly recommend the Inverary or Castle Moffet but they are a little pricey. Also try this website http://www.cbisland.com/index.php.<BR><BR>I'm not sure about Cheticamp accommodations but you should also look at the Markland Resort. It is in between Baddeck and Cheticamp but closer to Cheticamp. http://www.marklandresort.com/main.html Hope this helps - and have a great trip!<BR>
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Water this year probably won't be very warm until August and then some people may find it still chilly.<BR><BR>Whale watching - probably doesn't matter, however, Pleasant Bay in Cape Breton has a whale interpretation centre and I know you can take charters from there. Relatives said they saw pilot whales from the shore driving the Cabot Trail. Also last year in Halifax Harbour whales were spotted - probably chasing fish into the Harbour. Murphy's on the Halifax Waterfront has daily tours and will tell you what they are spotting that day. <BR><BR>For accommodations try MacNeil House in Baddeck.
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I would recommend Harbourside Cottages which are about a 5 minute drive to Melmerby Beach. They are located overlooking the harbour. 902-755-2089 or www3.ns.sympatico.ca/harbour.side $69-109/night fully equipped.<BR><BR>There is also Pictou Lodge outside of Pictou. Or try Braeside Inn, Consulate which overlook Pictou Harbour. None are on "swimming" beaches.
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BEing a Cape Bretoner, I can tell you that as of right now, the ocean is COLD!!!! We haven't had the summer weather yet. If you are a local you could probably handle the water, if not good luck!!<BR><BR>In Cheticamp, try Laurie's Hotal, BAddeck try the Inverary Resort.<BR><BR>Cape Breton is definately the place to see Whales - even without a tour. You can see them as you drive the Cabot Trail. Wesley's in Pleasant Bay has great Whale Watching - 100% quaranteed. They een take you out in a zodiac - this in itself is great. If passing through INgonish try Seaquarium or Sea Visions - this is a sail boat so no fumes !!!<BR>
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