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About

We are located in beautiful Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Cape Breton was voted the second-best vacation destination in the world!

The Jacques Cartier Motel is located in a scenic country atmosphere on the Sydney/Glace Bay Highway, Route # 4 east, 2 kilometres west of the Sydney Airport and 1 kilometre east of Cape Breton University.

We offer 15 clean and comfortable rooms (including some with kitchenettes), each equipped with 24-hour telephone, cable television, clock radio and individual thermostat control. Laundry facilities are located on the premises.

Come and enjoy a relaxing stay with us!

Open year-round.

Amenities

  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Pets Welcome
  • Television
  • WiFi

Locals Know Blog

Fly Fishing on Cape Breton Island

I have been fishing my entire life. I learned the best fishing stories never include a fish. Casting a fly under a canopy of fall colours, camping under the stars of the Cape Breton Highlands, and...

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5 Easy Hikes in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park

We all need some motivation to leave the house, put our boots on and hit the trails. Some do it to stay in shape, some do it to meet fellow hikers and some do it just...

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Exploring Cape Breton Island with Ren Navarro

In June, Cape Breton Island welcomed Ren Navarro, a well-known advocate for diversity in the brewing industry and a passionate explorer. Ren’s visit to our stunning Island was a blend of historical adventures, local brews and...

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