The Clairestone Inn
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Isle Madame
Experience sea level living on an island off an island at The Clairestone Inn: a newly renovated 17 room boutique hotel nestled in the quain...
Accommodations on Cape Breton Island
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.
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Picnic and Paddle at St. Peters Canal
Discover St. Peters Canal, where the Atlantic meets Bras D'or Lake. Paddle the historic Mi'kmaw route with rentals from Canal Landing. Enjoy a Parks Canada Perfect Picnic & watch boats at the lockage.
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Theatre Baddeck
Audiences say "do not miss Theatre Baddeck on your Cape Breton trip!" Our 9th season features comedies THE FLY FISHER'S COMPANION and THE COMPANY STORE from June 27-August 28.
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Private Cape Breton Sail Charters
Sunset Yoga
Meet us on the mat this summer for sunset yoga! Relax and unwind with us where water meets green space, cliffside and fireside. Yoga mats provided.
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Downtown Sydney Art Walk
Discover Downtown Sydney’s self-guided walking tour of locally curated art and cultural installations!
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Camp where mountains meet the sea
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.
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Stay & Play at North River Kayak
Picture yourself gliding down the river in your kayak with eagles soaring high above. Picture a unique, hand crafted wilderness cabin with you sitting on the deck, coffee in hand gazing at the river.
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Dining, with a view from the other side!
Come and enjoy some of Sydney's best seafood dishes while watching the sunset light up the downtown skyline from the other side of Sydney's picturesque harbour.
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Granville Green 30th Anniversary
2024 marks the 30th year of the Granville Green concert series in Port Hawkesbury! This free, family-friendly, alcohol-free event runs Sundays at 7pm from July 7 to August 11, showcasing local and Can
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Lakeside Luxury Domes
Situated on stunning Bras d’Or Lake on Cape Breton Island, we offer our guests striking views from every dome.
Experience comfort and extensive amenities, with a luxury glamping getaway experience.
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Made of Stories – Experiential Tour
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.
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Cape Breton Miners Museum – A day in the life of a Cape Breton coal miner
Take an immersive virtual mine tour through the last century of coal mining in Cape Breton. Then journey into the depths of the Ocean Deeps Colliery, a coal mine
located beneath the Museum building.
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Hotels & Motels
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!
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Campgrounds & RV Sites
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.
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Cottages
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!
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Bed & Breakfasts
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!
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Inns
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.
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Hostels
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.
Featured Accommodations
Bras d'Or Lakes Inn
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn is a Canada Select 4.5 star Inn, offering twenty comfortable rooms for accommodation with an onsite restaurant...
Royal Hotel
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
The Royal Hotel is located at the heart of downtown Sydney on beautiful Cape Breton Island. Built in 1895, the Royal Hotel provides 1...
Sally's Brook Wilderness Cabins
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
Overlooking beautiful St. Ann’s Bay, discover Sally’s Brook Wilderness Cabins. Our year-round, eco-friendly property is in the heart of ...
Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
Awaken. Explore. Discover. Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort is a Wellness and Wilderness retreat centre located along the serene landscape o...
Mira Bay Vacation Getaway
Regions: Louisbourg Area, Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Louisbourg
Take it easy and relax with friends and family in this unique and tranquil three bedroom wheelchair accessible vacation home in Cape Breton ...
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