Name: Big Intervale Fishing Lodge
Address: 3719 Big Intervale Road, Big Intervale, Big Intervale, Big Intervale, B0E2C0, Canada
Rating: 9

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Big Intervale Fishing Lodge

Big Intervale

This place is magic - I’ve never had such a relaxing getaway. Whether it’s hiking or fishing on the wooded trail alongside a gurgling river, sipping coffee on the cabin porch in complete solitude, or sampling some of the finest cuisine at the lodge restaurant for dinner; you will leave here with a rejuvenated soul. Great Intervale Lodge renewed my spirit, and I can see why visitors revisit this place year-after-year once they discover this lodge tucked perfected in a river gorge in the heart of Cape Breton.

Solitude

After almost 3 years since my husband retired andCOVID restrictions at the border- we FINALLY were able to use his retirement gift!  A stay at this cozy and quiet fishing lodge.  Although we did not get to fish- (the river was closed due to warm temperatures that stress
 the fish)- we did not lack for activities nor were we disappointed.  We combined our stay with the Capes 100 trail race in Mabou.  Although this Lodge is located in a fairly remote part of Cape Bretonin Nova Scotia, there is plenty to experience.   The river, local ceildhs(kay-lees), the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, beaches in Port Hood and the Cabot Trail. We were practically the only visitors at the time, and our hosts spoiled us!  We had lots of great food and conversation with Ruth and Hermann,who are delightful and very kind.  The accommodations are simple, but comfortable- our kind of place! Hoping this won't be our last trip to Big Intervale!!  

Retirement trip 

Pros:
Great hosts
Good onsite food/restaurant 
Beautiful site 
Rooms are basic but clean

Cons:
Too far out in the middle of nowhere
No phone service
Hard to find- don’t try to use GPS and certainly don’t plan to arrive in the dark. It’s near impossible to find it. 
bugs and flies haven at night

Nice place for fishermen and nature lovers

We were looking for accommodation near the Cabot Trail but a little out of the way. 
We had an adventure finding it as our GPS got very confused and sent us down a ski trail; but after asking some locals we found it.
We were greeted by our hosts Herman and Ruth.
The rooms were clean and warm, the bed comfortable. The scenery however was spectacular with the river and autumn colours a great backdrop. 
The food in the restaurant was delicious. 
I had the trout, a few of us had the Bratwurst and others had the pork schnitzel. Everybody enjoyed their meal. 
After a walk along the river in the morning Herman and  Ruth cooked breakfast.  They offered us their home made Bircher muesli and the rest of our party had eggs and bacon. 
Driving out we enjoyed the view and with the right directions made it back to the Cabot Trail.
Staying at the Big Intervale Fishing Lodge was like staying with friends. 
If you are planning a visit Herman told us to ignore the GPS and use Google Maps.
I'd recommend this place to anybody. 

What a Great Peaceful Friendly Place to Stay

This place was just what we were looking for:  off the beaten track, and spectacularly beautiful and serene.  Comfortable well designed room, warm and highly informative and helpful hosts, and delicious food.   Looking forward to coming back for a longer stay, with fishing rods. We really felt we were away from it all when we stayed here,  Bravo to the hosts!

wonderful stay!- highlight of our trip- well worth the off the beaten track location!

We were in the middle of a week trip in Cape Breton and this was by far the best place we stayed. From the owners, cabins, to the food, everything was above our expectations. I can't say enough about the food, we had a package that included our meals and it was the best decision we made. The owners even gave us great advice on fishing spots and we caught fish! Thinking this place will become part of an annual trip to the Margaree! When my girlfriend made the reservation a few months in advance, she mentioned it was my birthday and I liked cheesecake. They remembered and baked a cheesecake especially for me! You can't compare that kind of hospitality and customer service. 

Absolutely Amazing. 

Oh, the dirt road was long, but at the end, the place was amazing. I envied the owner for being able to live in such a beautiful place between the hills, with big trees and a river running by. If we were in the area a couple weeks later (we were there in mid. Sept.), we could even see the fall color. We stayed for three nights and had two dinners. The cabin was clean. The food, oh, was so delicious! People drove hours to come here for the food! The owners were very friendly. They contacted a fishing guide (Leonard) for my husband, who was very professional and he helped my husband caught three trouts at the Margaree River.  :D
All in all, it was a very good experience. I highly recommend it.

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