After Louisbourg, we headed to Iona to the Highland Village and stopped by my father’s childhood home.
Then a short visit with my Aunt Linda ….
(We plan to stay longer next time …)
Then, to the Highland Village. We met my Uncle Jim who is the operations manager and gave us a personalized tour of the village. It outlines life for our Gaelic ancestors who came from Scotland in the 1700s through to the 1900s. As you tour the village, the actors help you understand what their life was like for their ancestors who settled in Cape Breton. The village boasts original buildings which demonstrate the type of homes the Gaelic would be living in during each period, including a working carding mill, blacksmith shop and church. There are also animals on the property that would be representative of the animals the Gaelic people would have access to.
Off to the Little Narrows ferry … Next stop.. Baddeck, NS!
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