Unlike other reviewers here, I have no firsthand experience with Greg Coleman as a driver. Only…read morethrough our correspondence. I wrote to him looking, perhaps to book a tour of the Cabot Trail several months hence. His extraordinary reply to me, within 24 hours, consisted of five lengthy paragraphs detailing (1) why his costs (hiring a driver, taxes, fuel, fees and licence requirements to legally drive the Cabot Trail) were so high that he needed to charge more than double what I'd originally offered (2) recommending several colleagues (along with their telephone #'s) whom I could contact, and who might be able to offer the same tour for my wife and me more affordably. As a first-time tourist visiting Sydney off a cruise, I had no idea of the burdens imposed upon these tour providers, and now better appreciate why such private tours have become so expensive. I'm so grateful, and appreciative of Greg's generosity, which actually referred me to Sydney Adventure Tours, and a perfect solution for my forthcoming tour of the Cabot Trail. And, I'm once again amazed by the courtesy and goodwill displayed by people like Greg Coleman toward perfect strangers on the internet.

My sister and I used Greg's service in the summer of 2023 when we visited Nova Scotia. We stumbled…read moreupon him and by the end of the day, we were in love with him. He took us on a one of a kind tour of the Cape and even though it was a cold, rainy, dreary day, I ended up thinking (to this day) of Cape Breton as one of the best parts of the whole trip. Since he is a native of the area he very knowledgeable of where the interesting spots are and how to get there fast so as not to waste your time. He went out of the way to take my sister to a yardage shop that was delightful. I highly recommend Greg to anyone who wants an experience of a lifetime in the area.

we loved our stat at Cabot Shores! the yurts are so cozy and…read morethe morning and evening are made complete with a dip in the outdoor cedar hot tubs. even though it rained, we made use of the bistro and lodge, where they had live music on one evening, and enjoyed the kayaks, nature walks, and wood stove!

While I've been told that the Domes are great, I don't recommend the Red Dragon Mongolian Yurt…read more To say that my group was underwhelmed, would be a drastic understatement. More accurately, we at times felt unsafe, ripped-off and as though we were being pranked due to the numerous situations in which we said, "this cannot be real."   The things within the yurt that were broken or downright laughable were numerous: * There was an overwhelming smell of chicken manure in the yurt itself and compost outside. * None of the interior or exterior doors closed. A gust of wind, wildlife, and other people were free to enter the yurt at any time during our stay at any time. * One of the beds was broken upon arrival (the vast majority of the support bars underneath the mattress were fully on the floor or only attached on one side). When we asked about it, we were told, "you probably won't be charge for it." * None of the beds were the painted Mongolian bed that's pictured on booking sites. * Bins covered in blankets doubled as tables. * One of the exterior doors couldn't be opened as the handle came off in our hands when we attempted to use it. * Neither bathroom lights worked. * The toilet wouldn't flush (1, 2, toilet paper or not, or holding the handle down for a while). After asking assistance and were told, "that's not my job." * We were located in what appears to be a workers site/maintenance area. It felt like we were using a yurt made for employees to stay in perhaps? There was also equipment strewn about the yurt that must have been left there by maintenance. Ex: ladder to get on the roof. Outside, were various cords, pallets, broken down machinery and other equipment. * There was garbage on the floor from previous guests. * There were no chairs outside (as there was at other, smaller yurts) so we sat on the edge of the deck. * There was a large pile of mulch outside our front door, along with garbage and boulders that I can only assume previous guests used to keep the doors from opening.   I'm quite confident that I could go on, but it's getting comical at this point.    Our belief is that your 3.9 rating on Google reflects a number of friends and family making recommendations and that the rating will continue to drop as guests experience what we did.  Highly recommend avoiding this booking.

Great service, clean taxi cabs. And always on time June 2026. Call them at 902 564 4444 or 902…read more539 8770

Good place to stop to find out about the local businesses, hotels and events. Staff very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. Right in the middle of Baddeck and easy to find.

This is one of the worst hotels we have stayed for our Maritime tour. If I could give 0 stars for…read morethis place, I would have. We were welcome by Donna (staff) and there's nothing welcoming about it. She hurriedly talks about the hotel info but it's more of a mundane task for her instead of being an enjoyable part of her job. Downsides: Accommodation -We were placed in a room that is dated, dingy and smells moldy/musty. -Floors have several stains in them (see pic) and the carpeted floors were uneven and makes squeaking/creaking noises when you walk on it. -We were informed that we have a waterfront view which is partly true. When you're in the lower level rooms, your view will be obstructed by trees /shrubs so it is very unlikely you will see a full view of the Bras d'Or Lake. -Outlet plugs were limited and situated in very hard to reach places. If you didn't bring a power bank, your electronic devices will be nowhere close to you. -Washroom is very small and taking a shower is very unpleasant since it's slower to drain and basically you're standing in water. Dining -Place is very remote, not a lot of places to dine and no shops close by. It will take you more than 20 mins to walk to the nearest restaurant and 5 to 10 mins by car. -That left you with no choice but to dine in their restaurant called McCurdy Dining Room that has limited choice of menus. Food is mediocre and very expensive for a rural place. Seafood chowder is watered down, not a lot of seafood in it and a little bit spicy. Their Seafood Pasta is bland and has more noodles than sauce/seafood. Same goes with their Chicken Parmesan Pasta. You also have to wait for a long time for your food as they're understaff and trying to accommodate more customers that they can handle. -Breakfast was included when we booked our room. It's a buffet style and you get the basic breakfast of eggs, sausage, toast, etc. Upside: Nothing good about this hotel and wouldn't even recommend this to my worst enemy!

We headed to the eastern coast of the Canada for the first time ever this summer…read more It was a fabulous trip, and a highlight of it was visiting Cape Breton and Baddeck. We were lucky enough to stay at the Silver Dart Lodge in Cape Breton. What a wonderful location. Overlooking the the lake, and each room has a small patio and chairs to sit and enjoy the views. The folks at this lodge were so friendly and helpful as well. East coast friendliness is definitely evident here! :) Beds were comfy and rooms were well appointed. Separate sink area from the shower/toilet room. Ample closet space. 2 comfy chairs to watch a flat panel tv and free wifi. This hotel also has a great dining room and is not far from downtown Baddeck and other attractions like the Alexander Graham Bell museum.

Very clean room, comfortable bed, convenient location. There is a good cafe across the street that…read moreyou can walk to. Breakfast was included, but we left early and didn't experience it. It is in another hotel across the street. We never saw the owners or staff, our keys were left out for us when we arrived. Very close to the Fortress and a good location if you wanted to hunker down after spending the day there or if you wanted to get an early start. Not much to do in the area but we were pleased with the cafe across the street.

Parker and his crew were fantastic hosts for this single girl travelling on her own. Not only did I…read moreget the nicest room I've ever had but I made three long term friends.

Really cool b&b My…read morelady and I were traveling around Nova Scotia and I booked this place based on its reviews and it was even better than expected. We had 'Ann's hideaway' and after a short chuckle that the room I booked had 2 single beds I reminded my lady of the expression ' if you love life is dependent upon you being 18 inches apart you aren't very motivated' The house is charming, Breakfast was delicious. and the staff was great. Couldn't ask for more.

This is a wonderful bed and breakfast in a great old home. The proprietor, David, has maintained it…read morewell, appointed the rooms nicely and is very friendly and personable. The rooms all have air conditioning, quite rare in Nova Scotia and needed during some unusually hot days while there. Lovely wrap around porch for gathering. David served breakfast in the large dining area and each day was something new and delicious served with a fresh fruit bowl (also unusual in Nova Scotia). If staying in Louisbourg, this is where you want to be!

The SMALLEST airport I've ever been in. A total of 2 planes depart here at a given time. It's crazy…read morehow small it is. The security is INSIDE the waiting room of BOTH PLANES. I mean on the plus size you don't wait very long to pass security(unless you get there a bit late, then you're stuck with all the other late comers in a single file line), on the down side you can't really eat or buy souvenirs here. They're stripping away one of the reasons I love airports: mindless buying of overpriced souvenirs and food. But I still liked it. It was clean, efficient, and the staff was very nice.

For it's size, this airport is efficiently run…read more The only smaller airport I've ever been to is in Kodiak, Alaska. No need to come two hours early when there is only 1 flight at a time! There aren't any other options, but this place is the BEST regardless.