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Eskasoni 3

Eskasoni 3 is a town in Cape Breton district, Nova Scotia, Canada of about 2,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit: 148 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 rivers, islands & mangroves and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sgurra Bhreac, Boyd Lake and Kidston Island.

45.9452° N, 60.6162° WPop. 2,120

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Within 30 km97 places
Within 50 km212
Must-see114
Notable168
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sgurra Bhreac, viewpoint near Eskasoni 3
Must-see

Sgurra Bhreac

Viewpoint · 18 km

Must-see

Boyd Lake

Lake · 20 km

Kidston Island, island near Eskasoni 3
Must-see

Kidston Island

Island · 24 km · Victoria

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One day from Eskasoni 3

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

133 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Eskasoni 3
  2. Sgurra Bhreacviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Powderhorn Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Boyd Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Bras d'Or Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Kidston Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Eskasoni 3
Today’s loopEskasoni 3StopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Eskasoni 3?

Sgurra Bhreac (viewpoint, about 18 km), Boyd Lake (lake, about 20 km), Kidston Island (island, about 24 km), Powderhorn Lake (lake, about 24 km), Kidston Island Lighthouse (island, about 24 km), Bras d'Or Lake (lake, about 26 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Eskasoni 3?

212 places on Spotwander: 148 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Eskasoni 3?

Steeles Lake, about 11 km by road; Lost Lake (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Eskasoni 3?

McPhee Island, about 6 km by road; Little Island (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Eskasoni 3?

Start in Eskasoni 3, visit Sgurra Bhreac, then Powderhorn Lake, then Boyd Lake, then Bras d'Or Lake, then Kidston Island, and drive back — about 133 km by road in all.