7 Unique Places to Stay This Winter

1. Highlands Hostel 

The Famous Highlands Hostel is a Cabot Trail must!! This four-season outdoor adventure base camp is strategically nestled between the mighty Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the soft sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean.  Located in the Village of Cape North, "The Winter Capital of Nova Scotia," at the very top of the Cabot Trail. Highlands Hostel is action central in Cape Breton’s wildest corners!!

2. Keltic Quay Cottages

Explore what the Cape Breton winter has to offer. Play pool and sip a beer, or have a satisfying midnight snack by the fire, prepared in one of their fully equipped cabin kitchens. Plenty of culture-rich activities await in the community, should your adventure take you out into the chilly weather. No need to leave your furry companion home, they’re pet-friendly.

3. Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort

Feed your sense of adventure this winter. With enticing scenery and a full range of activities to enjoy while you visit, this resort makes for a perfect winter getaway. Go on a hike and admire the sun-drenched snowy views, and then melt away the stresses of everyday life in one of their unique propane hot tubs. Also, expect a greeting from their charming canine mascot, Cosmo, upon arrival for your stay.

4. Valley View Chalets

Valley View Chalets are the perfect choice for a cozy winter getaway. Perched high above the Margaree Valley at the mouth of the Cape Breton Highlands, these luxurious new chalets offer breathtaking views of the snowy Valley below. As an added bonus, these chalets are close to many snowmobile trails!

5. Wreck Cove Wilderness Cabins 

Wreck Cove Wilderness Cabins is located on the Cabot Trail. Here you can enjoy the many activities the area has to offer, such as downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Groomed snowmobile trails are located across the street from the cabins. In addition, there are free snowshoe rentals for guests. So what are you waiting for?

6. Sally's Brook Luxury EcoResort & Wilderness Cabins

Tucked into the trees above St. Ann's Bay in Englishtown, Sally's Brook is an eco-friendly, off-grid escape for travellers who want their winter getaway to feel a little wild. Choose from wilderness cabins, a converted shipping container suite perched high above the property or a cozy yurt, all open year-round (note: the property's glamping tents are seasonal and not available in winter). When the snow falls, guests can borrow a pair of snowshoes on the house and wander the private trails before warming up by the wood stove or in the wood-fired sauna.

7. The Peaks of Ingonish

Winter at The Peaks of Ingonish transforms these brand-new, modern highlands retreats into the ultimate cozy getaway. Nestled right along the iconic Cabot Trail and just steps from the snow-covered slopes of Cape Smokey, these chalets offer a front-row seat to Cape Breton's snowy wonderland.

After a day of winter adventures, skiing, or snowshoeing through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, warm up by unwinding in your private hot tub or relaxing with premium modern amenities. It’s the perfect blend of winter adventure and luxury comfort.