Barachois Inn

Topped by a fine mansard roof, the proudly Victorian Barachois (pronounced bar-a-schwa) Inn was built in 1880 by a local merchant. It's located right amongst an impressive concentration of historic buildings (the Farmers' Bank, Doucet House, and a church among them) overlooking the bay in North Rustico; you can enjoy both the historic village and the inn's fine garden during the space of a single evening stroll. Innkeepers Judy and Gary MacDonald bought the place as derelict property in 1982 and swiftly restored it, adding modern art to counterpoint the severe architecture and period antiques in which it's furnished. Depending on which room you book, you might find a canopy bed or claw-foot tubs when you arrive and turn your key; note that rooms on the third floor are a bit cozier than the spacious second-floor suites, though any room beneath these slanted eaves feel far removed from urban bustle. The newer MacDonald House next door adds four executive-style rooms and modern luxuries like a sauna, exercise bike, and meeting room -- yet its architecture nicely echoes that of the original home. Packages abound; you can even book one that includes an Anne of Green Gables-themed carriage ride, gourmet dinner at a local restaurant, and a packed picnic lunch.

Facilities:
Sauna

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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