We are on a boat and were able to have drinks and dinner at the Groundswell Pub - the owner is a…read morereally nice man and his two beautiful daughters helped serve our meals. Lovely deck overlooking the harbor, a nice menu with something for everyone - it was a great find! We highly recommend stopping here!

Groundswell is a gem in the crown of Madame Isle. Sure it has great local beers, a full bar, and a…read moregorgeous location; but Groundswell has more.... The owners love their lovely tavern and they care for their guests. A visitor is not just another punter in for a drink, but a welcome friend. The food is excellent, the interior is cozy while the beer garden is a veritable playground replete with a beautiful coast. Do yourself a favor. When you are near Madame Isle, stop by Groundswell, you will not be disappointed.

Super cute and hip spot. Plenty of comfy seating and great food and drink options. Staff was super…read morefriendly. Loved it!

This establishment has a new name(The Old Legacy) , so we didn't see it at first. There are stairs…read moreup to the cafe. They have good muffins. The mocha needs more chocolate but otherwise it was fine. The vibe was quiet, but they have liquor so maybe I just needed to spice up my mocha!

If you're visiting the province, one of the three Coldstream locations are a must visit. Nova…read moreScotians LOVE their Coldstream. They are best known for their vodka and coolers but they make dozens of different products. Flavoured vodka soda, gin, cream-based liqueurs along with many other base mixes. The vodka is nothing out of the ordinary but the locals are simple people and the products are great as a mix. Coolers are nothing special but great if you're looking for something light. One of our favourite things here was the 'bar'. Samples are ALL free and they've got everything available to try. If you're sitting in, you can have cocktails made by the bartenders. Order from the menu or check out the rotating weekly cocktails. The service here is a 10+. Staff is incredibly helpful, friendly and on the ball. Be sure to tip them! The one downside of this place and the reason for 4 stars is that the location is NOT accessible. A few stairs will take you up to the bar/retail area as well as washrooms. Merchandise all on the main floor. A bit surprising for a newer location but then again, accessibility is hugely lacking in the majority of this province.

What a surprise. Very unassuming from the outside, but great service and very good food.read more

GREAT service with a smile, the pizza was amazing but what was the best is the lobster roll…read more... best i have ever had with a huge side of caesar salad. Good prices and nice to see that local artist are able to show and sell their artworks on the walls.... well done Papa's!

Good history lesson to be taught there. The service is warm and exciting. If you love the history…read moreof Antigonish, you must stop by for the afternoon!

Stopped in with my daughter while touring the area. Carol explained the fascinating history of the…read morefarm and the barn, which is now the gallery. Twos separate area of the barn are dedicated as galleries. I loved the way the art work was displayed throughout. Nice placement of furniture, pottery, etc. Almost everything is hand-made. Many of the paintings are painted by Carol herself. I fell in love with one, "Fire in the Pants", that I needed to purchase. I am going to bring it back to the States with me to display in my office. Carol's work is abstract painting. It was fun to look at her paintings and talk about what we saw. They are wonderful!

Visiting The Old Barn Gallery is a great experience. It actually IS an old barn that now is setup…read moreas a gallery with antiques, art, folk art and collectibles. The setting is very special with a lovely garden surrounding it and Carole Rivoire the owner is very knowledgeable of the items on display. The prices are reasonable and you will find unique items here that you won't find anywhere else. The items are beautifully displayed and it is fun to wander through the different areas to see hand made quilts, paintings, antique dishes, hooked rugs and fun folk art.