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Mabou River Inn Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

19 Southwest Ridge Rd, Mabou, NS B0E 1X0
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Location Mabou & Vicinity
Phone 888/627-9744, 902/945-2356
Fax 902/945-2605
Web site www.mabouriverinn.com
Room Information 12 units
Prices C$89-C$99 double; C$135-C$145 suite
Credit Cards AE,MC,V
In Room Amenities TV/VCR (some units), kitchenette (some units), no phone (some units)
Other P.O. Box 255

Mabou River Inn Review

Located not far from the river and adjacent to the Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine (dedicated to the settlers of the Mabou area), this former boarding school was converted twice, first into a winning youth hostel and then into this homey little inn just off the main road. Hosts Donna and David Cameron keep things running smoothly and dispense great advice; nature lovers will appreciate the opportunity to hike, kayak, fish, and mountain-bike on the scenic Ceilidh Trail using the inn's rental equipment, while night owls can stroll a few minutes across the bridge and into town to check out the local traditional music offerings that fill Mabou in summer. Note that while all nine of the main inn rooms come with their own private bathrooms, you have to put on your slippers and walk to get to seven of them. There are also three two-bedroom apartment suites good for families, since they come with TVs, VCRs, kitchens, and phones. The kitchen and dining room for guests are useful: at night the staff cooks up good pizzas and serves beer and wine with them.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bike and sea kayak rentals

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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