Discover Cape Breton!

Experience the ultimate nature trail to a beautiful water cascade! Located on the property it is a 40 min hike each way with a combination of beginner and moderate hiking sections. Discover the peacefulness of the forest! Guests who booked please contact us for directions :)

The Fortress of Louisbourg is an iconic scene that takes you back into the 1700s where a french settlement acted as a major fishing and trade hub for Cape Breton. The settlement was eventually overtaken and destroyed in the 1760s.

The site has been reconstructed and is now a national park. This fortress is a must see if you want to experience Cape Breton to the highest degree. It makes for an excellent cultural experience on a sunny or rainy day. 

Admire the natural beauty of the Atlantic Ocean and gaze upon the red-and-white beacon that watches over the bay. Lighthouse Point is the site of the first lighthouse in Canada, which was built in 1734. The lighthouse that looks out over the Louisbourg harbour these days is the fourth one built on the site and is nearly 100 years old.

Pause for a moment to smell the salty air, watch for fishing boats, and listen to the sound of waves crashing - or is that the thunder of cannons echoing from the past? Travel back to a time when Louisbourg was a bustling port and the lighthouse provided guidance for travelling vessels in the night.

Enjoy a gentle 2-kilometre walk along the Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail - a coastal looped trail with unsurpassed vistas and interpretive panels explaining the area's significance, including its flora and fauna. The lighthouse is located at the trailhead, and you can spot it from various lookoff points along the path.

Located 25  min from Beechwood Nature Stays. A beautiful beach featuring shallow waters safe for all members of the family. The beach can be quite busy on a nice day but may be deserted on other days. Typically, there are less people there during the early morning and late evening hours. This beach is great for swimming during the summer and is a renowned surf spot.

Locally owned and operated and only 30 min from Beechwood Nature Stays ! You’ll experience a heartfelt cozy atmosphere as soon as you walk in. They offer many different drink options with  tons of homemade baked goods, breakfast & lunch options. Exceptional and kind customer service will make your experience at the Farmers Pantry like no other!  

Located 1 hour from Beechwood Nature Stays! The Dundee Resort has an 18-Hole golf course with some of the most beautiful views in Cape Breton!

Located only 1 hour from Beechwood Nature Stays. The Lakes, one of the best golf courses in Cape Breton offers remarkable vistas combined with the latest technology in golf course construction. 

Located 1 hour 42 min from Beechwood Nature Stays. An incredibly beautiful re-created Gaelic settlement with 11 historic buildings, costumed actors & demonstrations! Amazing and unique experience.

Located in Cheticamp which is 2 hours 42 in away from Beechwood Nature Stays! An experience of a lifetime! This makes a great day trip excursion! Canadas only real money back guarantee, if no whales are seen, complete refund! In 2019 Captain Zodiac had a 98% success rate in finding whales ! 

Located 1 hour 10 min from Beechwood Nature Stays. The World’s Largest Fiddle located on the Sydney waterfront next to the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion greets visitors as they arrive via cruise ship.  The fiddle and bow reach a height of 60 feet!

The Big Fiddle, as many call it, was designed and constructed by Cyril Hearn in 2005.  It is a tribute to the folk music and traditions of the province’s Celtic community.

Located 1 hour from Beechwood Nature Stays. An amazing ski resort for all skill levels! 

11 runs: longest run 1300 m (4200 ft). Vertical rise: 149 m (490 ft). Lifts: 1 carpet lift, 1 quad chair. Alpine skiing; night skiing; ski school. Equipment rentals, sales & repairs. Cross-country skiing (15 km of wide groomed trails), snowboard park, snowshoe trails.

This 10.5 km out-and-back trail was once a cart path leaving from the village of Gabarus heading to the original settlement of Gull Cove. The Gull Cove Trail is relatively flat for the first few kilometers, then hugs the coast, winding through windswept woods, cobbled beaches and coastal barrens. It continues on past the abandoned settlement (keep an eye out for the abandoned foundations), rising to a spectacular drumlin bluff at Cape Gabarus. From Cape Gabarus is a panoramic ocean view that includes Green Island, Guyan Island and the Fortress of Louisbourg National Park.

Located in Creignish, 1 hour 16 min from Beechwood Nature Stays. A shop, gallery and studio all in one! You'll beautiful original oil & acrylic paintings inspired by Cape Bretons beauty! You will also find driftwood houses, prints, jewelry, tote bags, stationary, soaps and many other unique pieces!  

Located 30 min from Beechwood Nature Stays. Glad Tidings Christmas Shoppe is a locally owned and operated business in the heart of St. Peter's. Our gift shop is unique as we offer both everyday gift 

and decor but also we Celebrate Christmas every day in our Shop with speciality Christmas ornaments and beautiful displays to make your shopping experience special. Cape Bretons Christmas shopping destination for over 30 year.

Located 30 min from Beechwood Nature Stays. The mission for Diddle’s Café & Bakery is as follows; The ingredients in our products are of the highest quality, providing a consistent product that will be unmatched in the market, offering a healthier and more convenient alternative.

Located 30 min from Beechwood Nature Stays in St. Peters. Cape Breton's best kept secret. Top notch fine dining and pub food! The absolute best seafood food experience around!

Located 1 hour from Beechwood Nature Stays. Fired Creations is Cape Breton’s only Pottery Painting Café. Located in downtown Sydney, there’s a large selection of pottery, paints, stencils, stamps, and more for you to create a one of a kind masterpiece!

Bring your family, friends, or just yourself to unplug, relax, and unleash your inner artist. The café offers locally roasted coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, and more! Not to mention the seasonal hot cocoas that are poured over dark chocolate.

Fired Creations brings people together to create art and long-lasting memories.

Located 30 min from Beechwood Nature Stays in St. Peters! Birthplace of famed marine photographer Wallace R. MacAskill. Wooden building (c 1880) with turn-of-the-century furnishings, over 100 MacAskill photographs, and a large camera collection; features his life, career and sailing hobby.

Located 2 hours 39 min from Beechwood Nature Stays! See the Cabot trail and Cape Breton from a difference perspective! This is Atlantic Canadas first gondola ! A ski resort in the inter months and a gondola with incredibly scenic views in the summer! A unique and breathtaking experience for the whole family.

Located 2 hours 39 min from Beechwood Nature Stays! See the Cabot trail and Cape Breton from a difference perspective! This is Atlantic Canadas first gondola ! A ski resort in the inter months and a gondola with incredibly scenic views in the summer! A unique and breathtaking experience for the whole family.

Located 1 hour 12 min from Beechwood Nature Stays. Bud's Speedway, located at 1162 Grand Lake Road is the only oval track located in Cape Breton. Since 1976, Bud's Speedway has been providing entertainment for the entire family. Our team is made up of local community members who are passionate about racing, and want to see it grow to its full pontential.