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By Brendyn Creamer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post Nestled on the Bras d\u2019Or 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\u2019koqma\u2019q L\u2019nue\u2019kati \u2014 the new owners of Keltic Quay. On Oct. 1, Keltic Quay was acquired by We\u2019koqma\u2019q L\u2019nue\u2019kati in a deal with its former owners, Nova Capital Inc., who have owned the property for the last 22 years. As We\u2019koqma\u2019q L\u2019nue\u2019kati states in a press release circulated Oct. 5, the property \u201clies within We\u2019koqma\u2019q\u2019s ancestral and claimed territory.\u201d 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,… <\/p>\n

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By Brendyn Creamer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post Nestled on the Bras d\u2019Or 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\u2019koqma\u2019q L\u2019nue\u2019kati \u2014 the new owners of Keltic Quay. On Oct. 1, Keltic Quay was acquired by We\u2019koqma\u2019q L\u2019nue\u2019kati in a deal with its former owners, Nova Capital Inc., who have owned the property for the last 22 years. As We\u2019koqma\u2019q L\u2019nue\u2019kati states in a press release circulated Oct. 5, the property \u201clies within We\u2019koqma\u2019q\u2019s ancestral and claimed territory.\u201d 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,... <\/p>\n

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