Property Details

Built c. 1820 in the Georgian style, Gowrie House has been redecorated and elegantly furnished with fine antiques and works of art. Ten rooms with private ensuite baths, A/C, fireplaces and a caretaker's cottage for deluxe accommodation ~ particularily lovely for those special occassions, such as anniversarys, weddings and weekend getaways. Several of our suites are popular for honeymoons.

Comfortable rooms, friendly people and superb food. Centrally located on beautiful Cape Breton Island its a great point from which to explore. Whether here for adventure, romance, golf, or respite, the Gowrie House Country Inn is the perfect place to stay. ** For complete room descriptions please visit our website at www.gowriehouse.com

Convenient to the North Sydney Ferry Terminal for the Marine Atlantic/Atlantique Ferry to Port aux Basques and St. John's, Newfoundland.

Dinner is served daily at 7:30 p.m. with advance reservations required in our two star rated dining room (of a possible three starts). You will not want to miss dinner at Gowrie House. Each evening at 7:30 p.m. (8:15 later in the year) a four course dinner is served featuring the finest local ingredients available. These ingredients include but are not limited to fresh Atlantic salmon, Cape Breton lamb and seasonal fresh produce. The menu changes daily and may offer fruit soups, salads, a choice of meat or fish entree, and a choice of desserts such as our signature dessert - Hazelnut Meringue Torte.

All rooms have air conditioning, private baths and cable television.
All rooms are individually decorated with fine antiques.
Complimentary Breakfast is served 7:30AM – 9:30AM
Check in time is 1:00 P.M. and Check Out time is 11:00 A.M.
All rooms are non-smoking.
Pets are permitted by permission only.
Cancellation Policy is 72 hours

Our Dining room has a two of three star rating as awarded by "Where to Eat in Canada". It has also been awarded the Tourism Industry Association's Food Service Award (1991).

Local Area Details

Gowrie House is just a short drive from all of Cape Breton Island's major attractions.


Fortress of Louisbourg
This National Historic Site features costumed interpreters re-creating the life at the fortress 250 years ago. For more information visit
http://www.louisbourg.ca/fort/.

Highland Village Museum
The Highland Village overlooks the spectacular Bras d'Or Lakes and depicts the life of Gaelic-speaking Scots in Nova Scotia. For more information visit
http://highlandvillage.museum.gov.ns.ca.


Baddeck
Baddeck is a quaint village situated on the Bras d'Or Lakes and was the summer home of Alexander Graham Bell for 37 years. This museum houses artifacts and photographs from the inventor's life. The Village of Baddeck also has an attractive waterfront, boardwalks and lovely shops. For more information visit
http://www.visitbaddeck.com.


Glace Bay
Glace Bay was a community built on coal. Be sure to visit the Miners' Museum and the Marconi National Historic Site. The miners' museum focuses on the contribution of the coal miner and coal. Experience life in a coal mine first hand. The Miners' Village features a company store and a home from the late 19th century. The Marconi site marks the place from which Guglielmo Marconi sent the first wireless transatlantic signal in 1902. Click here for more information on the Marconi site. Glace Bay is also home to the Savoy Theatre - Cape Breton's Entertainment Showplace. For upcoming dates visit www.savoytheatre.com.
your right) onto Highway 4. Continue straight down Highway 4 to Glace Bay.

Sydney
Sydney was booming city at the turn of the century with the construction of the largest self-contained steel plant in North America. Today visitors can enjoy shopping, movies, a casino and a lively waterfront. Sydney is also home to Cossitt House and Jost House, two of the city's oldest historic houses that have been turned into museums. The downtown is also home to St. Patrick's Church, a tiny stone structure which is the oldest Catholic church in Cape Breton.


North Sydney
North Sydney is an historic seaport community on Sydney Harbour. It is home to the Marine Atlantic Terminals which offer ferry service to Newfoundland. Dockside ceilidhs take place on the community's waterfront during the summer. Archibald's Wharf offers shops, a bandshell, a playground and boardwalks with views of Sydney Harbour.

Cabot Trail
This world famous scenic drive is your to discover! Named for famous explorer, John Cabot, the Cabot Trail caresses the rocky shores of the Island's northern shore. Cape Breton Highlands National Park is located along the Trail. This Park is an unspoiled wilderness area. For more information visit http://www.cabottrail.com.

Two Rivers Wildlife Park
This 500-acre park is home to many native animals including black bears, moose, deer and cougars. The park overlooks the beautiful Mira River.
Directions
The park is located off Rte 327, west to Grand Mira North Rd.

Sydney Mines Heritage Museum & Fossil Centre
Housed in the former railway station, the Sydney Mines Heritage Museum works to preserve the area's heritage and history. Some of that heritage includes steel making and coal mining. In July 2001, the museum opened its fossil center which offers guided tours of the fossil rich coastline of the Sydney Coalfield. For more information visit
http://www.sydneyminesheritage.org.

Rita's Tea Room
Singer/Songwriter Rita MacNeil converted a one-room schoolhouse into a charming tea room. In addition to home-baked goodies, the popular spot displays awards and photographs from Rita's career. For more information visit
http://www.ritamacneil.com/tearoom-main.htm.


Whitney Pier Historical Society Museum
This community museum honours the people who came from around the world to work and live here. For more information visit
http://www.whitneypiermuseum.org.


Marconi National Historic Site of Canada
The Marconi site marks the place from which Guglielmo Marconi sent the first wireless transatlantic signal in 1902. For more information visit
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/marconi/natcul/index_E.asp.
Directions


Golf
Condé Nast readers have called Cape Breton Island the most scenic island in the world. National Geographic has called it one of "the places of a lifetime". Golf Digest rates it one of the top golf destinations in the world. And anyone who has visited the Island to golf will enthusiastically echo this praise.

The Island's Fabulous Foursome golf courses - Highlands Links, Bell Bay, Le Portage, and Dundee - provide diverse and challenging courses, all with spectacular scenery. From the Atlantic Ocean to the Bras d'Or Lakes, you are never far from the amazing coastal views that are the highlight of the Cape Breton golf experience.
For more information on these golf destinations please visit:
http://www.golfcapebreton.com

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Close to a Beach

Contact Information

Name:	Ken Tutty
Telephone:	902-544-1050
Alt Telephone:	800-372-1115
Fax:	902-736-1115
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