Discover Margaree Harbour

Margaree Harbour can be explored through three distinct features: a historic range light in Margaree Harbour, the mouth of the Margaree River where it meets the ocean, and the route along Route 19. The information below distinguishes between features directly in Margaree Harbour and regional features of the wider travel destination, Inverness County.

Lighthouse and Maritime History

The Margaree Harbour Front Range Lighthouse is a traditional, square, tapered wooden tower. It stands 6.8 metres (22 feet) tall and is one of two range lights built in 1900 to guide ships entering Margaree Harbour from the Gulf of St. Lawrence. On May 23, 2019, the tower was recognized as a Heritage Lighthouse under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act (S.C. 2008, c 16). These are two different dates for two different milestones: 1900 for the construction of the pair of range lights and 2019 for the recognition of this individual tower.

River Mouth, Route and Cycling

Route 19, also called the Ceilidh Trail, passes through Margaree Harbour and is one of two main routes to the Chéticamp entrance of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. If the national park is part of your trip, this information identifies the Chéticamp entrance as a specific reference point for your journey. The Margaree River flows into the ocean at Margaree Harbour. Part of the Cabot Trail can be cycled to the village of Margaree Harbour. Route conditions and suitability for cycling can vary seasonally; check conditions before your ride. Route 19 therefore describes the route to the Chéticamp entrance; the cycling information refers to part of the Cabot Trail as far as the village.

Local Cuisine and Seasonal Stops

Woodroad is a 25-seat restaurant offering fine dining experiences. In the open kitchen, guests can take part in preparing local dishes and learn about the local cuisine. Woodroad operates seasonally; check the current dates before your trip. The Larch Wood Summer Kiosk is located in Margaree Harbour at 4031 Shore Rd. As it also operates seasonally, check the dates before your visit.

In the Wider Travel Destination of Inverness County

The communities of Inverness County are connected by musical traditions; the west coast of Inverness County includes the Cabot Trail. The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail is a 92 km multi-use trail from Port Hastings to the community of Inverness, with more than 30 starting and access points. Unlike Route 19, which passes through Margaree Harbour and is one of two main routes to the Chéticamp entrance, this trail is described as a regional multi-use trail.

Discover more destinations: Judique, Inverness, Port Hastings, Port Hood, Port Hawkesbury, Grand Étang, Margaree Forks, Orangedale

View the wider travel guide: Inverness County.