The Red Shoe Pub
The Red Shoe Pub is the place to be, a must stop for residents and visitors alike hoping to treat themselves to local music and culture, kitchen table hospitality, wining and dining. Owned by the Rankin Sisters, the Red Shoe Pub does not disappoint!
For schedule information visit: http://www.redshoepub.com/schedule.htm
For schedule information visit: http://www.redshoepub.com/schedule.htm
Beinn Mhàbu
Beinn Mhàbu, or Mabou Hill College, previously known as Joseph's Convent and Renewal Centre is being transformed into a modern day facility that is home to North America's first Gaelic Medium School. The 32,000-square foot building, which includes a dining area, kitchen, small gymnasium, elevator and 37 bedrooms, commercial kitchen and Radio station.
Cape Breton University and the Gaelic College have partnered to offer a broad-based interdisciplinary First Year Foundation Program for students looking to gain a deeper understanding of the history, literature, music and dance of Gaelic culture that formed Nova Scotia. Delivered in English at the Gaelic College Mabou campus (Beinn Mhabu), students will dive deeply into key aspects of Gaelic culture from the ancient past to present day.
While on campus at Beinn Mhabu, students will be living and studying in the only recognized Gaidhealtachd (living Gaelic community). This program allows students to take part in self-directed learning and develop well-honed practical skills like critical thinking, research, writing and debating in a group setting.
Post-Secondary Education | Beinn Mhàbu | Mabou (beinnmhabu.ca)
Kinship Place (Playground)
The Mabou Playground Committee under the umbrella of the Mabou & District Community Development Association purchased and together with many committed, talented and generous community members came together built a community playground on the Mabou & District Athletic Centre Grounds, on September 7th, 2013! Kinship Place is a welcoming new community park venue complete with covered eating areas and benches. For the enjoyment of children and adults.
For more information visit:
mabousparkthespirit.blogspot.com
For more information visit:
mabousparkthespirit.blogspot.com
An Drochaid (The Bridge) – Gaelic & Historical Museum
The museum and historical society was founded to catalogue and support Gaelic culture in the Mabou area. It also functions as keeping records of Mabou’s history. Built in 1875, it served as a general store and lecture hall until the late-1970s, then in the 1980s the building was purchased and used to create a heritage museum. The museum also functions as a cultural center, giving step-dancing, fiddle and piano lessons, holding Gaelic-related events and workshops. “An Drochaid” means “The Bridge” in Gaelic, which is the name Gaelic settlers gave Mabou.
Glenora Distillery
Glenora Distillery - Home of Glen Breton Rare
North America's 1st Single Malt Whiskey
Guided on site distillery tours May-October
Find out more by calling 1-800-839-0491 or visit the website @ www.glenoradistillery.com/distillery
North America's 1st Single Malt Whiskey
Guided on site distillery tours May-October
Find out more by calling 1-800-839-0491 or visit the website @ www.glenoradistillery.com/distillery
Mabou CAP Site & Post Office
Come in and use their many facilites! Try the new Dell Optiplix Windows Vista Computer or our scanner, fax machine, photocopier, CD burner, laminator, itunes uploader and colored and black and white printer. Or get business cards made up, projects done, posters made, etc. Just purchased a new Fuji Film fine pix S700 digital camera. Rent it for just $2.00/day, $10.00/day or $30.00/weekend! Come in anytime Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm to use their many technologies www.iccns.ca
Mabou Farmers Market
The Mabou Farmers Market is an eclectic collection of local food growers, producers, artisans and crafters who offer their wares every Sunday from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. For the regular season, Early June to Early-mid October, at the Mabou Athletic Centre on Mabou Harbour Road not far past St. Mary's Parish. The Fall/Winter Season in December will be at Dalbrae Academy: 11156 Route 19, Mabou, NS. For more information please check out the Mabou Farmer's Market website at www.maboufarmersmarket.ca
Why Locally Grownand Produced?
People worldwide are rediscovering the benefits of buying local food. It is fresher than anything in the supermarket and that means it is tastier and more nutritious. It is also good for your local economy--buying directly from family farmers/artisans helps them stay in business.
Why Locally Grownand Produced?
People worldwide are rediscovering the benefits of buying local food. It is fresher than anything in the supermarket and that means it is tastier and more nutritious. It is also good for your local economy--buying directly from family farmers/artisans helps them stay in business.
Mabou Marina
"Mabou is one of only a handful of definitive waterfront maritime communities."
- Ekistics Planning & Design
Mabou Marina Docking Fees:
- Ekistics Planning & Design
Mabou Marina Docking Fees:
- No fee for dropping off and picking up passengers
- No fee for daytime docking (donations are appreciated)
- $25 per night (includes water and electrical hookup)
- For seasonal rates call (902) 945-2156
Mabou Harbour Lighthouse
The lighthouse at Mabou Harbour, built in 1884 by E.C. Embree of Port Hawkesbury is now a museum. A group of people connected with the Mabou Harbour Authority has leased the lighthouse from the government and on June 28th 1998 officially opened a museum and visitor centre illustrating the history of the site through photographs and artifacts. www.invernessco.com/history_lighthouse.html
Mabou & District Athletic Centre
The Mabou & District Athletic Centre (Fitness Centre & Community Centre) is a non profit , community commission run, inclusive facilty that has been proudly serving Mabou & surrounding communities since 1971-72.
The Mabou Arena was the first artifical ice surface, in Inverness County outside of the town of Port Hawkesbury. The Mabou & District Athletic Commission is devoted to promoting physical activity and they strive to provide a safe location for community members of all ages and skill levels to meet (social network), participate in sport (skill development), or recreational activities.
Located at 186 Mabou Harbour Road a short distance of Route 19. The ice is available for private rentals for rental fees and ice times please contact facility manager at 902-945-2378.
During the off season (June, July, August, September & part of October) stop by on Sundays for the Mabou Farmer's Market from 11 to 2pm, for more information on the Farmer's Market check out their website www.maboufarmersmarket.ca.
-For more information or the ice schedule please refer to the arena website at www.mabouathletic.weebly.com
The Mabou Arena was the first artifical ice surface, in Inverness County outside of the town of Port Hawkesbury. The Mabou & District Athletic Commission is devoted to promoting physical activity and they strive to provide a safe location for community members of all ages and skill levels to meet (social network), participate in sport (skill development), or recreational activities.
Located at 186 Mabou Harbour Road a short distance of Route 19. The ice is available for private rentals for rental fees and ice times please contact facility manager at 902-945-2378.
During the off season (June, July, August, September & part of October) stop by on Sundays for the Mabou Farmer's Market from 11 to 2pm, for more information on the Farmer's Market check out their website www.maboufarmersmarket.ca.
-For more information or the ice schedule please refer to the arena website at www.mabouathletic.weebly.com
Our Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine & Gift Shop
A religious shrine, found in a charming miniature church which was moved from its original location in 1967 by the Brothers of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows. The small white church was repaired and restored and was officially opened as a Shrine in July of 1968, dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows and the brave pioneers of the Mabou area. The Shrine is visited by thousands of travellers who nourish their spirit in the peace and serenity of this beautiful, reflective pause along the way.
Strathspey Place - Performing Arts Centre
Nestled in the rolling hills of Mabou, Nova Scotia Strathspey Place is home to culture, music and tradition. The venue is dedicated to showcasing local and international talent. To learn more about Strathspey place and upcoming events, visit strathspeyplace.com, call us at 902 945 5300 or find us on Facebook by seaching Strathspey Place.
Golf at Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs in nearby Inverness
A dramatic departure from the typical golf excursion.
Cabot Links features 36 holes of exhilarating links golf and one of the best experiences in the country. With two acclaimed courses, 72 rooms of award-winning accommodation at Cabot Links Lodge, 19 Golf Villas and exquisite dining in our three on-site restaurants, Cabot is designed to excite and inspire at every turn. Located on over a mile of sandy beach along the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Cabot Links is Canada's first and only authentic links golf resort. Lauded as a golfer's paradise, the Rod Whitman designed Cabot Links course incorporates the rugged Nova Scotia landscape - dramatic seaside vistas with undulating terrain - and sandy soil. Cabot Cliffs, designed by the legendary team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw weaves through coastal dunes and high atop the ocean-side Cliffs.
cabotcapebreton.com/
Cabot Links features 36 holes of exhilarating links golf and one of the best experiences in the country. With two acclaimed courses, 72 rooms of award-winning accommodation at Cabot Links Lodge, 19 Golf Villas and exquisite dining in our three on-site restaurants, Cabot is designed to excite and inspire at every turn. Located on over a mile of sandy beach along the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Cabot Links is Canada's first and only authentic links golf resort. Lauded as a golfer's paradise, the Rod Whitman designed Cabot Links course incorporates the rugged Nova Scotia landscape - dramatic seaside vistas with undulating terrain - and sandy soil. Cabot Cliffs, designed by the legendary team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw weaves through coastal dunes and high atop the ocean-side Cliffs.
cabotcapebreton.com/
