St. Ann's Harbour is located in Victoria County on the East Side of Cape Breton.  It is unquestionably one of the most scenic areas along the Cabot Trail, providing an unforgettable vista from any of the many viewing points.  It is an almost  enclosed body of water being fed primarily on the North end by the North River which is a Heritage River and a listed salmon river.  It empties through a narrow channel into St. Ann's Bay where the Englishtown Ferry is located.  Its flushing capacity is unknown.
       The Harbour presently supports commercial fishing (lobster, crab, smelt, eel) as well as sport fishing.  Kayak and canoe training and tours are available.  It is a safe Harbour for sailors and boaters.  Tourist accommodations have become successfully established with an interest in expanding water activities and eco tourism for their guests.  Whales, dolphins and tuna have all been spotted in the Harbour.  Many with ancestral ties vacation in summer homes around the Harbour and many are returning here to retire.
       The South Gut area of St. Ann's Harbour is home to the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts, the only one of its kind in North America.  It attracts thousands annually to its classes; to the displays of the 200-year-old history of Scottish settlement in Cape Breton and to the many Scottish musical and cultural events it hosts, including Celtic Colours Festival this year.
        It is an area of unparalleled beauty and potential for growth maintaining and enhancing all its traditional activities.