Ben Eoin Yacht Club & Marina

There is a particular calm that comes with being near boats and open water. At Ben Eoin Yacht Club & Marina, the view reaches across East Bay and the Bras d'Or Lakes.

The marina sits on the south shore of East Bay, about 25 minutes from downtown Sydney on Cape Breton Island. With 72 berths on 14 acres, it is the largest marina on the Bras d'Or Lakes.

Celebrations centre on the clubhouse's Great Room and Bar, which can be rented for weddings, receptions, business meetings and parties. You do not need to be a member to book it.

Ceremonies can be held on the waterside, and the outdoor space can be configured in different sizes for outside receptions and tent setups. The team is happy to talk through these options with couples.

Guests can mingle on the clubhouse deck while taking in the expansive view of the bay. The space also suits rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and bachelorette parties.

Catering services are available, and a restaurant and lounge operates in the clubhouse during the season.

Just across the highway is The Lakes Golf Club and Resort, giving guests who arrive early something else to enjoy nearby.

For couples who picture vows beside the water and a reception looking out over the Bras d'Or Lakes, Ben Eoin Yacht Club & Marina offers a relaxed, nautical setting on Cape Breton Island.