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Baddeck | Nova Scotia

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Region:

Cape Breton Island

Known For:

Alexander Graham Bell home | Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site | Cabot Trail gateway | Sailing | Village charm | Lakeside views

Best For:

Scenic Drives | Cultural History | Lakeside Relaxation | Cape Breton Trips

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Last Home of Alexander Graham Bell

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Alexander Graham Bell was a scientist, inventor, engineer, and innovator who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone. He was born in 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland, lived in Ontario and died in 1922 in Beinn Bhreagh, Baddeck, Nova Scotia. In summer 1885, the Bells had a vacation on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, […]

Darby’s Old Church Kitchen

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We’re cooking up all the sorts of delicious, homemade food at Darby’s! We’ve got pizza, french fries, burgers, ice cream, desserts, and more! And be sure to check out our homemade Sunday Dinners!

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