Drinks Ingonish, Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail
Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge
A place for a drink in Ingonish, Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail, pricey ($$$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunset.

Why go
Lounge in a historic resort on Middle Head peninsula, with ocean views and Nova Scotia drinks.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Ingonish Beach, 2.4 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Drinks · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Ingonish
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Sunset
Nearby
The 3 closest curated picks in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Ingonish Beach
Sand barrier beach with both a warm freshwater lake and the ocean.
Outdoors · 2.4 km straight-line - 2Franey Trail
Steep climb to a fire-tower lookout over Clyburn Valley and the Atlantic.
Outdoors · 2.5 km straight-line - 3Mary Ann Falls
Short gravel side road to a waterfall and swimming pool in the eastern highlands.
Outdoors · 12 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge is a stop on our Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail
Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge is our only drinks pick in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail guide.
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Skyline Trail
Boardwalk hike to a headland above the Gulf of St. Lawrence; moose and whales are common.
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Cabot Trail
298 km loop road of switchbacks and sea cliffs; the park section is the dramatic core.
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Chéticamp
Acadian fishing town known for hooked rugs, music and the Les Trois Pignons museum.
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Pleasant Bay Whale Watching
Boat trips from Pleasant Bay spot pilot whales, minke and dolphins in summer.
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Rusty Anchor
Roadside restaurant above Pleasant Bay with lobster rolls, chowder and whale views from the deck.
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Restaurant Le Gabriel
Chéticamp family restaurant with Acadian dishes and seafood, often with live music.
When to go
Average daily highs in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail run from -5°C in February to 17°C in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge itself, we suggest: Sunset.
Modelled monthly averages for Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 302 Keltic in Rd, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0, Canada
- Coordinates
- 46.65525, -60.38010
- Destination
- Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia
- Website
- kelticlodge.ca
Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge: quick answers
How much time do you need at Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge?
Plan on about an hour at Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge?
Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Walk the Middle Head Trail beforehand.
Where is Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge?
Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge is at 302 Keltic in Rd, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0, Canada. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge?
Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge appears on Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add it to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail.
Plan Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail
- Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail weather by month
- Lunenburg & Mahone Bay to Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail 388 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail
- Cabot Trail Activity
- Restaurant Le Gabriel Food
- Skyline Trail Outdoors
- Chéticamp Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.

