Title: Visit Big Tancook Island: Best of Big Tancook Island Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Big Tancook Island](https://expedia.ca/Big-Tancook-Island-Hotels.d717127422670413824.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Big Tancook Island](https://expedia.ca/Big-Tancook-Island-Vacation-Rentals.d717127422670413824.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Big Tancook Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Big-Tancook-Island.d717127422670413824.Car-Rental-Guide)[Big Tancook Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Big-Tancook-Island.d717127422670413824.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Big Tancook Island ## Travel Guide ## Visit Big Tancook Island Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(1,002 reviews) Always a great stay Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3812334&PinnedHotelID=3812334&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=717127422670413824) ![Smugglers Cove Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1517100/1517064/e53b71bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Smugglers Cove Inn 139 Montague Street Lunenburg NS CA $169 CA $192 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Lunenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (772 reviews) Great old building with so much charm. Did not expect an elevator which was very much appreciated. Operators where very friendly and knowledgeable. I will stay there again and recommend to friends and family Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=1517064&PinnedHotelID=1517064&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=717127422670413824) ![Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18000/17913/12a1f767_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Travelodge by Wyndham Bridgewater 49 North St Bridgewater NS CA $144 CA $174 total Feb 21 - Feb 22 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Bridgewater. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 8/10 Very Good! (917 reviews) Room had all the necessities and was fresh and clean. Staff was very courteous and helpful. Enjoyed the breakfast. We plan to stay again. 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Popular attractions Grassy Island ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews) Great as usual... the most relaxing place on Earth!!!! Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Big-Tancook-Island-Hotels-Oceanfront-Elegant-Home-With-Games-Room-On-Picturesque-Big-Tancook-Island.h27312175.Hotel-Information) ![Black Forest Cabins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113580000/113577500/113577477/2ca590c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Black Forest Cabins 15 Longhill Rd Mahone Bay NS Book a stay at this spa cabin in Mahone Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mahone Bay Swimming Pool and Have A Yarn ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) Clean room. Spacious. Bit cold though. Good communication from hosts. 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