River Nest Wilderness Cabins
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
5 uniquely designed wilderness cabins with electricity, accommodating up to 4 guests in each cabin (queen bed and 2 cots in loft, or two sin...
Across the Island’s varied landscapes and stunning seascapes, you’ll find a home away from home nestled somewhere between seaside cottages and mountainside retreats. Unique stays in impeccably preserved heritage buildings. World-class golf resorts. City hotels and country inns—there’s something for every mood and budget.
Join Membertou's Cultural Ambassador and immerse yourself in traditions of the Mi'kmaq people with cultural experiences, which include a guided Mi'kmaq Medicine Walk, beaded & dreamcatcher workshop.
Experience the beauty of the Cape Breton Highlands by water, just off the Cabot Trail. Single or tandem kayaks, paddle boards, canoes and bikes also available. See listing for full details.
A diverse gallery, flameworking studio, casting and cold Working Studio and glass blowing studio. Demonstrations allow you to talk to the artist and experience the mesmerizing art-form first hand!
Enjoy your stay in any season! Nestled between two mountains, the view is magnificent. The cottages overlook Ingonish Bay and the ocean.
Join us for a tasting and learn about the cider-making process or soak up the sunshine while sipping a pint in our outdoor space.
We are your source of high-quality, award-winning professional theatre entertainment on Cape Breton Island! Join us for theatre with a Cape Breton flavour.
Your 3-hour rental allows time to cycle along the Southwest Mabou River and through the village of Mabou with breathtaking views of the Harbour. Continuing up the Mabou River to Glendyre and back.
An internationally-acclaimed and award-winning premiere musical event. 49 concerts and more than 200 cultural experiences in the smallest of halls to the largest arenas throughout Cape Breton Island.
Our living history site will take you through period buildings and four distinct eras. Costumed animators invite you to experience a piece of Gaelic history, language and culture first-hand.
Join us and embark on a minimum two-hour adventure in search of different whale species such as fin, pilot, minke, humpbacks and others.
Visit Cape Breton Highland National Park’s newest walk-in campground, Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge. This cliff-side retreat is the perfect spot to launch your adventure, where the mountains meet the sea.
Proudly known as North America's 1st single malt whisky distillery, Glenora Inn & Distillery is located in a picturesque glen. Stay at one of the most charming whisky distilleries in the world.
A weekend retreat at a 200-acre whiskey distillery. A world-class golf resort with sweeping ocean views. A unique Island getaway in a historic telegraph house. A family-owned motel in a charming Acadian town—a dream destination requires dream accommodations. Experience Cape Breton Island by staying in one of these stunning venues and you won’t want to check-out!
Get back to our roots and fall in love with Cape Breton Island’s natural charm. RV around the Cabot Trail, camp cliffside with the sunrise as your alarm clock or simply venture backcountry to disconnect. Experience a night in a luxury geodesic dome nestled into the woods, or imagine a glamping site that overlooks the Margaree Valley. Whatever your camping and RV desires, these sites are sure to impress.
Live like a local in one of these homes away from home. Gather together on a 150-acre award-winning estate. Walk from cottage to green. Watch fishing boats pass by your harbourside patio. Enjoy the stunning views of Cape Breton’s west coast with a beachside cottage overlooking the ocean or enjoy a brand-new villa, located just outside the quaint, seaside town of Inverness. These cottages allow you settle in and get a taste of Cape Breton living!
Let our locals take care of you. From downtown Victorian homes to quiet country farms, experience the communities of Cape Breton Island from the welcoming warmth of a Bed & Breakfast. Wake-up in a charming ocean view B&B or a character-filled old farm house. Not only will you get to enjoy a stunning homestead, but you’ll get to experience the kind warmth of Cape Breton hospitality while there!
Pastoral charm meets luxurious amenities. Who says a country getaway needs to be rustic? From boutique Highland accommodations to seaside cedar log retreats, there’s a cozy place to rest and recharge. Stay at a stunning Inn that overlooks the beautiful Bras d’Or Lake, or enjoy your stay at an Inn adjacent to the Fortress of Lousibourg. Get the most out of your stay on the Island by booking at one of these venues and you won’t be disappointed.
Stay in unique accommodations where you’ll meet new friends and share incredible memories. Hostels provide the opportunity to connect with other travellers and locals while doing it affordably.
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
5 uniquely designed wilderness cabins with electricity, accommodating up to 4 guests in each cabin (queen bed and 2 cots in loft, or two sin...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Located on over a mile of sandy beach along the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia—and nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesq...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
Are you and your family looking for adventure in one of the most beautiful areas in Canada? Look no further than Trailside Accommodations an...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
The Glenora Inn and Distillery Resort is situated on a 200 acre site in Glenville, rich in the heritage of its Scottish culture and onl...
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Dundee & Area
Geodesic luxury domes based on the Bras d’Or Lake. Beachfront property with hiking trails and everything nature has to offer. Each dom...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
Your destination for exploration! Keltic Quay is located on the northeast shore of the Bras d’Or Lakes in the village of Whycocomagh, an a...
Get ready, curling enthusiasts and sports fans alike! This month, the World Women's Curling Championships are hitting the ice in Sydney, Cape Breton Island.
While there are countless places on Cape Breton Island to get away from it all, Sydney and area offers a different experience—urban amenities and downtown vibes with a waterfront feel.
No matter the time of year, for my wife and I, the weekend means heading to the Cabot Trail for an adventure.
Don't put that camera away just because it's cold! Winter on Cape Breton Island is an Instagrammer's wonderland.
Join Ashley MacDonald, one of our Adventure Ambassadors, on an outdoor adventure along the Cabot Trail. If you enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or just the sound of nature, you'll enjoy this blog!