Baddeck

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Baddeck is one of the most popular tourist destinations in central Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Baddeck is one of the most popular tourist destinations in central Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. It is considered to be the beginning and end of the world famous Cabot Trail.

The music festival in Baddeck features hundreds of Celtic musicians from Cape Breton and around the world. In the spring, the village hosts the Cabot Trail Relay Race, a 298 km relay race around the Cabot Trail. During the tourist season Baddeck hosts a weekly community market every Wednesday, featuring local produce, foods and crafts.

Alexander Graham Bell, compelled by the beauty of Baddeck, chose this area as his summer home. Today, visitors celebrate Bell's life through the exhibitions and interactive demonstrations at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.

Baddeck has something for every traveller. From spas, fine dining, luxury accommodations, hiking, sailing, and camping.

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