Cape Breton resort purchased by We’koqma’q First Nation

By Brendyn Creamer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post Nestled on the Bras d’Or Lake in the village of Whycocomagh, Keltic Quay Bayfront Lodge and Cottages offers guests a unique, year-round lodging experience. Across the bay from the lodge, visitors can see We’koqma’q L’nue’kati — the new owners of Keltic Quay. On Oct. 1, Keltic Quay was acquired by We’koqma’q L’nue’kati in a deal with its former owners, Nova Capital Inc., who have owned the property for the last 22 years. As We’koqma’q L’nue’kati states in a press release circulated Oct. 5, the property “lies within We’koqma’q’s ancestral and claimed territory.” Keltic Quay consists of 12 rental units (one-bedroom and two-bedroom) and a main lodge, with added services such as rentable kayaks in the summertime, pool, darts, shuffleboard, music,…

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