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Port Hawkesbury, NS

Port Hawkesbury is a municipality in southern Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. While within the historical county of Inverness, it is not part of the Municipality of Inverness County.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Served by Port Hawkesbury Airport (YPS).

History

Port Hawkesbury is a municipality in southern Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. While within the historical county of Inverness, it is not part of the Municipality of Inverness County.

Where to stay

A B&B by the River, Port Hawkesbury
351 Helmuts Ln, Cleveland, NS B0E 1J0, Canada · by-the-river.com
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Vipilodge Port Hawkesbury
1489 Janvrin Harbour Rd, West Arichat, NS B0E 3J0, Canada · vipilodge.com
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Hyclass Ocean Campground Port Hawkesbury
11373 NS-4, Havre Boucher, NS B0H 1P0, Canada · hyclass-campground.com
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Capeway Extended Stay Lodge Port Hawkesbury
84 Nova Scotia Trunk 19, Port Hastings, NS B9A 1K2, Canada · capewaylodge.ca
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Maritime Inn Port Hawkesbury
717 Reeves St, Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2S2, Canada · maritimeinns.com
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Celtic Shores Coastal Inn & Suites
805 Hwy 19, Troy, NS B9A 1E9, Canada
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Troy Lodge Cottages Port Hawkesbury
719 Highway 19, Troy, NS B9A 1G4, Canada
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Hearthstone Inn Port Hawkesbury
388 NS-4, Port Hastings, NS B9A 1M5, Canada
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Piper's Creek Cottages Ltd. Port Hawkesbury
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Chisholms of Troy Coastal Cottages Port Hawkesbury
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Rest Ashored B and B Port Hawkesbury
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Cape Breton Causeway Inn Port Hawkesbury
21 Old Victoria Rd, Port Hastings, NS B9A 1L2, Canada
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Skye Lodge (no restaurant) Port Hawkesbury
160 NS-4, Port Hastings, NS B9A 1L9, Canada
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Onshore Winds Chalet Port Hawkesbury
11089 Linwood Harbour Rd, Havre Boucher, NS B0H 1P0, Canada
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Harbourview Motel & Accommodations
209 Granville St, Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2G4, Canada · harbourviewmotel.ca
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The Cove Motel & Restaurant
298 D 31 Rd, Aulds Cove, NS B0H 1K0, Canada · covemotel.ca
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Restaurants & places to go

Dairy Queen
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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KFC
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Subway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · Highway 104, Auld's Cove
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Irving Big Stop Restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 · irvingoil.com
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Miller's Tap and Grill
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 717 Reeves Street
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A1 Pizza Port Hawkesbury
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
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China King
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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German Beer & Brew Tech LTD
Biergarten · biergarten · 270 Walkerville Road, Walkerville, B0E 1J0
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A&W
Fast Food · fast food
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Aulds Cove Big Stop Restaurant
Indoor
Bobs Waffle Shack
Indoor
Causeway Fries
Indoor
Fleur de-Lis Tea Room and Dining Room
Indoor
Miller's
Indoor
Naan Stop
Indoor
Papa's Pub & Eatery
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The Cove Motel & Restaurant
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The Front Porch Café & Ice-Cream Bar
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Airports

Port Hawkesbury Airport (YPS) 4.4 km to the centre
Port Hawkesbury, NS, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Port Hawkesbury, NS
Port Hawkesbury, NS
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Port Hawkesbury Airport (YPS). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Port Hawkesbury, NS. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

VIA Rail Canada
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Ebus
Intercity coach
Rider Express
Intercity coach