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Jacques Cartier Motel

Jacques Cartier Motel
Jacques Cartier Motel
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Sydney Area & Marconi Trail

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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

Golfing this Summer? Asking Fore a Friend

Cape Breton Island invites all golf lovers to hit the greens this summer! Be sure to look "fore" the opening date and book your tee time. We will see you there.

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Warm Up to Winter: Fireplace Edition

Brr! It sure is cold out there, warm up with our Fireplace Edition and learn where all the hottest fireplaces are across the island.

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Safety Tips for Hiking and Chasing Waterfalls

While chasing waterfalls is good for the body, mind and spirit there are a few things you should remember before hitting the trails to ensure you have a great time and make it back home safely!

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