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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

Why do you Fall for Cape Breton Island?

It is very hard not to fall in love with Cape Breton Island in the fall season. Read here why our ambassadors have fallen for this beautiful island, and perhaps why it will be a favourite...

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Island-Wide Waterfall Weekend!

The Island Wide Waterfall Weekend is a weekend to get up and get outside. Cape Breton Island will be bustling this weekend as visitors and residents are encouraged to join us as we travel to 12...

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7 Places for Great Winter Eats

It’s time to find the heartiest, homemade meal on Cape Breton Island this winter.  Our Island offers many options to chase away the chill.

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