Margaree Valley is a beautiful, pastoral valley if there every was
one, in any season. Located just northeast of the Cabot Trail, take
the exit for East Big Intervale Rd., or alternatively, exit at Egypt
Rd., which will eventually join East Big Intervale Rd.
The Margaree river runs throughout the valley, although it is often out of sight.
There are lots of things to do here, from visiting the historic Fish
Hatchery (Nova Scotia’s oldest) to visiting an internationally known
pottery gallery called Cape Breton Clay.
There is plenty of accommodation available and a fine restaurant at The Normaway Inn.
When you enter the Normaway’s grounds, you will feel like you’ve
entered another, better era. From June to October, there’s also a
concert and dance at The Barn, on the grounds of The Normaway, where
you can see star fiddlers like Natalie McMaster and newcomers alike.
Oh, and enjoy a real general store at MacPherson’s, beside the
Baptist Church, which has been in the family for generations; you’ll
find groceries, meat and chainsaws, if you’re in the mood.
Poke
around the valley on both sides of the river.