The scenery here is terrific and is very high above the ocean More

I loved meat cove! It is the northern tip of Cape Breton and the drive seems a little sketchy at times, however, when you arrive to this tiny community and see the rolling cliffs, the smashing waves and the endless horizon, nothing matters, not even the pothole you may have hit on the way! Meat cove is off the beaten... More

Most likely very different from anything you've seen before. Definitely worth seeing! More

Do not stay at Meat Cove Lodge. The pictures on their website are very misleading and you will be disappointed unless you like sleeping in an old run down wilderness hunting shack. It is well below "rustic". I have no idea where they got the customer reviews for their website. They could not possibly be describing the same dump that... More

Meat Cove is off the Cabot Trail, at the far end of Cape Breton, and well worth the side trip. We stayed overnight at the Meat Cove Campground and spent time hiking the area on trails recommended by someone at the campground. Both the hiking and the camping were highlights of our recent trip to Cape Breton (which included many... More

Well worth the time off the main trail. Its so nice. Had the beach to ourselves on a warm summer afternoon. Went skinnydipping on the beach. Its so relaxing and private. There are some hiking trials, although I never did them, I want to go back to do them in the future. Later heard some stories about the locals will... More

If you are touring the Cabot Trail, take this side trip you won't be disappointed. The most spectacular views from the northernmost tip of the island, and decent food to boot. We had lunch at the community hall, best fish & chips and scallops we've had on this trip. There is also a chowder hut up on the hill, and... More

You have to include this on your visit to Nova Scotia. It is halfway through The Cabot Trail and doesn't take long to do. I live in Nova Scotia and I think it is one of the most rustic and beautiful spots I have ever seen. And if you get there late in the day go to the house at... More