Baddeck Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in Nova Scotia, Canada
About Baddeck
According to some historians, the name Baddeck is derived from the Mi'kmaq termabadakwhich has been translated as "place with an island near" (in reference to Kidston Island, immediately offshore). Today, Baddeck functions as a service centre for the sparsely populated county. Baddeck became a tourist destination with the 1874 publication of "Baddeck, And That Sort of Thing", a travel story written by Charles Dudley Warner. Tourism grew even more following the construction of the Cabot Trail in 1932, with Baddeck being at the start and end of the loop. While the village population is just over 700 people, local hotels feature over 600 rooms.
Top Attractions in Baddeck
Explore the best things to see and do in Baddeck:
- ★Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Where to Eat in Baddeck
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Baddeck Lobster Suppers
- 🍴Bell Buoy Restaurant
- 🍴High Wheeler Cafe
- 🍴McCurdy's Dining Room
- 🍴Yellow Cello Cafe
Where to Stay in Baddeck
- 🏨Big Hill Retreat
- 🏨Broadwater Inn
- 🏨Green Highlander Lodge
- 🏨Hunter's Mountain Chalets
- 🏨Inverary Resort
- 🏨Lynwood Inn
Baddeck Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: