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Discover the Wonders of Cape Breton Island

Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort is more than just your typical vacation destination. This is a place where you can escape from your daily stress and indulge in life's more simple pleasures. This is a place where you can discover all the wonders of the great outdoors with a variety of exciting adventures. This is where you get to learn and experience something completely new! Ideally located on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, this incredible destination provides excellent lodging, wellness services, outdoor activities, and food to keep you energized throughout your stay. If you're a fan of the water, head out to enjoy the 2,007-foot private beach along the Atlantic Ocean at your leisure. Kayaking, canoeing, and paddle-boarding rentals are available to you to explore the sparkling waters! If you'd rather keep your feet on dry land, explore the rugged landscapes along Indian Brook on a hiking trip to three breathtaking waterfalls. Plan your vacation for the winter to enjoy plenty of exciting snowshoeing or cross-country skiing opportunities as well. No matter how you choose to spend your time, Cabot Shores offers a collection of unique accommodation types that will provide you with a comfortable place to relax at the end of the day. Book a small house, a lodge room, a campsite, a cedar yurt, wooden chalet, treetop dome, or a traditional farmhouse and enjoy plenty of modern amenities, complete privacy, and stunning natural surroundings. To top it all off, Cabot Shores provides you with delicious dining options right onsite including an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, dining at their incredible bistro, and even outdoor cookouts where you can meet other guests and bask in the views as you eat! Cabot Shores Wilderness Retreat truly offers the ultimate experience for your next Nova Scotia vacation!

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Amenities
Open Dates
  • All Year
Property Size
  • 29 units
Nearby City
  • Englishtown
Nearby Water
  • Atlantic Ocean
General
  • Wireless Internet
Food & Drink
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Gourmet Dining
Room
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alarm Clock
  • Coffee Maker
  • Fireplace
  • Full Kitchen
  • Hot Tub
  • Jacuzzi
  • Microwave
  • Patio
  • Picnic Tables
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Swimming
  • Beach
  • Bird Watching
  • Canoeing
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Fire Pit(s)
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Wildlife & Nature
Parking
  • Free Parking
Services
  • Spa Services
Suitability
  • Handicap Access
  • Children Welcome
  • Pet Friendly
  • Smoking Allowed
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Groups - Meetings
Take a break from the stuffy office cubicles and meeting rooms and spark some life back into your team with a corporate retreat to the majestic Cape Breton Island. Stay with Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort and enjoy the chance to build team connections and refresh everyone's minds. The beautiful surroundings offer great group activities including kayaking and hiking, while the resort's spacious property provides plenty of space to simply relax, play games, and more. Let their professional staff assist you in arranging the ultimate business retreat today!
Groups - Reunions
Gather up your relatives for the reunion of a lifetime at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort! Reconnect with your aunts and uncles, cousins and grandparents, and nieces and nephews while enjoying a variety of exciting outdoor adventures around Cape Breton Island. Explore many hiking trails, relax along the beach, or kayak the waters. The lodge onsite features two cozy common rooms for gathering together and enjoying a game of pool or ping pong. Cabot Shores provides excellent dining as well including breakfast buffets, an onsite bistro, and even outdoor cookouts! Enquire today to start planning your next family retreat!
Group Information

Plan your next group event at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort.

For more information please call +1 (902) 929 - 2584 or Send Inquiry.

Food & Beverage Averages

Breakfast Buffet $$14/person
Plated Dinner $$14-$52/item
2-hr Open Bar $Available

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Nearest Airports

  • Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) / 27.1 miles
  • Port Hawkesbury Airport (YPS) / 63.8 miles
  • Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport (YGR) / 93.7 miles

* Not all airports listed here may be open to public use, or service commercial flights

$55.00 - $75.00
Hot tub
$38.00 - $65.00
Dinner
$40.00
Kayak
$40.00
Canoe
$40.00
Paddle Board
$35.00
Sauna
Packages
Honeymoon & Hot Tub Packages

For your Cabot Trail honeymoon or second honeymoon, relax among the stars in a rustc-style cedar hot tub or soft tub, then make a dash inside and curl up together in front of the wood stove fireplace in your cozy yurt or in your lodge room.

 

You also get the ultimate getaway experience by staying in one of our beautiful chalets.

Terms and Conditions

Gratuity of 17% charged on food purchases included in price.

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Wellness Packages

Surrounded by fresh air, calming forests, and flowing waterways at Cabot Shores, regain the sense of well-being we all crave.

It’s important to take care of our body and mind to balance ourselves between the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can find balance at Cabot Shores by the calmness of the pond at your feet and the forest around you, the freshness of the air, and the clearness of the sky.

 

Whether you partake in daily meditation and Qui Gong sessions or simply immerse yourself in nature, our wellness packages promise to help you on your way to self-improvement.

Terms and Conditions

Gratuity of 17% charged on food purchases.

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Snow Much Fun Winter Packages

Make the most of winter on the Cabot Trail! Try one of our yurts for a unique, “snow much fun” winter experience! Curl up by the fire, watch the stars in a spectacular dome skylight and explore our trails on snowshoes! The Whiff’s lodge also has a great selection of rooms, gather in our great room around our stone hearth, play board games and get cozy!

This packages include:

  • Our beautiful Barrel Sauna is included to help you release muscle tension and toxins while also lowering blood pressure and aiding circulations
  • 2-Course Dinner for two on the evening of arrival (vegetarian, seafood, or meat options available). Alcohol not included. *
  • All you can eat breakfast on the morning of check-out
  • Snowshoe rental for winter hiking
  • Optional morning meditation or Qi-Gong**

Terms and Conditions

* Gratuity of 17% is charged on food purchases.

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Cape Breton Winter Holiday Packages

Come celebrate the holidays with us!

Add a dash of adventure to your holiday festivities on Cape Breton Island. Home is where the heart is, and our 55 acres on the Cabot Trail is an inviting destination for you and your loved ones.

From sharing the wonder of the outdoors with your kids to bonding with lifelong friends, Cabot Shores will become your sanctuary for the winter holidays. Part of what makes our estate so special is our accommodations. You’ll quickly discover we offer much more than a place to stay on the Cabot Trail. 

 

Travel Dates
  • December 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025
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New Years Eve Adventure Packages

Ring in the new year at Cabot Shores with winter adventures, rustic lodging, delicious food, and live entertainment!

 

These packages include: 

  • Special New Years Eve 3 Course Dinner for two (meat, seafood or vegetarian options – Alcohol not included)
  • Concert Admission for two New Years Eve
  • Breakfast for two in morning
  • Optional Guided Hike (Departure front Cabot Shores Main Lodge - Snowshoes provided if needed)

Terms and Conditions

Gratuity of 17% is charged on food purchases to support bistro staff.

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Valentine's Weekend Packages

Create a romantic experience with your choice of a large yurt or dome with wood stove. Whether you are looking for relaxation or adventure, there is an option for you!

Terms and Conditions

* Gratuity of 17% is charged on food purchases to support bistro staff.

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Make Summer Awesome Packages for Two

Make your summer awesome with travel packages from Cabot Shores.


Whether staying in a yurt, geodesic dome, or a traditional chalet, Cabot Shores on Cape Breton Island is the ultimate destination for adventure seekers. Tour the Cabot Trail, take in the sights, and immerse your self in the great outdoors. 

The Make Summer Awesome Package includes:

  • Dinner(2 Course) each evening (vegetarian, seafood, & meat options; alcohol not included)*
  • Breakfast each morning
  • Trail Lunch for two on full day
  • Hot tub on chalet deck to enjoy each evening
  • Optional morning meditation & Qi Gong session**
  • Kayak, canoe, or paddle board half-day rental for each guest on one day of stay
  • Guided hike**

Terms and Conditions

Gratuity of 17% charged on food purchases.

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Fall Cider-Making Packages

With our Fall Cider Making Package, you'll enjoy a three-day, two-night stay in a cozy yurt or lodge room. A delightful dinner awaits each evening, and mornings start with a healthy buffet breakfast. Delve into the experience by handpicking apples from our orchard and learning how to use the cider press. Finally, you'll get to take your cider home if you bring some bottles.

Travel Dates
  • September 21, 2024 to November 12, 2024
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Family Winter Getaway Packages

Cabot Shores provides fun and adventure for the entire family. Explore the beautiful grounds, take a family hike, relax and reset in your unique chalet or yurt, and enjoy some quality time together building memories and traditions. Explore our options to find the right package for you!

 

These packages include:

  • 2 dinners for four (2 adults and 2 kids)
  • 2 all you can eat breakfasts for four (2 adults and 2 kids)
  • Hot tub on chalet deck both nights
  • Smores kit inside room upon arrival
  • Snowshoe rental

Terms and Conditions

Please note that when purchasing this package, you will be given the total amount including tax and gratuity. You will not be asked to select dates until confirmation from our front desk staff. To check availability for this package, please phone (902)-929-2584 or email cabotshores@gmail.com

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