Places to stay in Iona, Nova Scotia
Iona is a small community in Nova Scotia, located in Victoria County on Cape Breton Island. Perched above the Barra Strait between the Great Bras d'Or and Piper's Cove portions of Bras d'Or Lake, Iona is the western terminus of the Barra Strait Bridge carrying Nova Scotia Route 223 across to Grand Narrows village. Iona was settled by Gaelic speaking immigrants from the Isle of Barra in 1802. It is the home of Highland Village Museum, a part of the provincial Nova Scotia Museum system featuring living history exhibits of the Gaelic settlement experience in Nova Scotia. Local dining options include Frolic And Folk Pub And Grill.
We currently have 11 accommodations in and around Iona with other regional listings available for Hotels, Inns, Motor Inns, RV parks and other properties. You can filter listings by the available types:
Wondering where to stay? Visitors have access to a number of hotels in the community, though there are a few nearby Bed and Breakfasts. If you are travelling in the area, Iona is located close to Cap Ronde, Georges River Inlet, Rattling Brook, Morgan Brook and Black Lake.
Other local Iona information and places to visit.
Iona is 3 km away from Grand Narrows, 13 km away from Baddeck Inlet, 16 km away from Baddeck and 18 km away from Aberdeen.
Iona is located at longitude -60°49'23.52 and latitude 45°57'53.28.
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Iona
Nova Scotia Highland Village ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 4119 Highway 223, Iona. The Nova Scotia Highland Village is a non-profit Society with the mission: to protect, interpret and further the collection of buildings and artifacts at the Nova Scotia Highland Village site in Iona; and to preserve and promote the Scottish Highland and Island culture as found in Nova Scotia. It is without doubt that the Highland Village would not be where it is today without the dedication, stubbornness, and dedication of the many volunteers and members of the Society.