Telegraph House

Telegraph House is a hotel built in 1861 that offers a mix of Victorian-style rooms and separate cabin accommodations throughout the property. The main building contains rooms with private baths in traditional style, while additional cabins feature soaking tubs and kitchen facilities for guests needing more space.

The building was established in 1861 and functioned as an office for an early telegraph company transmitting messages across North America. Notable figures including Charles Dudley Warner and Alexander Graham Bell stayed here during the hotel's early years.

The name reflects its role in early telecommunications, when messages were transmitted across continents from this location. This connection to communication history shapes how visitors experience and understand the building today.

The property is located on Chebucto Street and is walkable from the town center when visiting Baddeck. Guests should book ahead of time, especially during the busy season, as rooms across both the main building and cabins fill up quickly.

One room preserves the original Victorian furnishings from Alexander Graham Bell's 1885 visit to the hotel. This historic room with its maintained period details offers a window into guest quarters from that era.