Open year round. Choose between a beautiful chalet, a magical yurt, a tranquility dome, cozy lodge room, tipi, or a campsite. Cabot Shores is the perfect base camp to explore Cape Breton and the Cabot Trial. But first, explore our great packages.


Open year round. Choose between a beautiful chalet, a magical yurt, a tranquility dome, cozy lodge room, tipi, or a campsite. Cabot Shores is the perfect base camp to explore Cape Breton and the Cabot Trial. But first, explore our great packages.
Our newest package includes hot tub, Healing Arts, outdoor activities and more...
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Beautiful wooden chalets with a perfect combination of rustic charm and modern conveniences. Each furnished individually with a combination of Queen-sized day bed, doubles, single beds and pull-outs as well as two full bathrooms. Chalets will sleep up to eight and are pet friendly.

Want a unique tent experience to tell friends and family? Stay in one of our Yurts. Each one is raised on a wooden deck with incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean and Church Pond. (Hint, hint: Keep your camera ready to photograph a moose.) A Yurt is a Mongolian-style circular tent complete with comfy beds.

Live in the sky among the treetops in our beautiful apple Orchard. We call it Treetop Village. You will call it amazing. Each dome rests on an elevated deck that gives you a view of the water and Kelly's Mountain. We have the LunaDome and the larger Apple Dome, which is new for 2016. Book one now while there is still some availability.

A geodesic dream getaway. The first and only of its kind in Cape Breton. It’s glamping at its best. Close to showers and washrooms. And, of course, a fabulous view to the ocean. Be sure to bring a good book to enjoy while relaxing in our unique hanging chair. Then fall asleep looking up to the stars from four skylight windows.

Rustic lodge that serves as the focal point of Cabot Shores. Home to our fabulous cuisine and dining room, the lodge also offers a wonderful place for our guests to gather around the fire, play games, peruse our library, enjoy our games room or join in an impromptu jam. The lodge also offers several rooms with ensuites that can accommodate four or more.

Home away from home. Our traditional farm house is nestled up in the secluded hills. Able to accommodate up to 15, the restored homestead allows for family meals and great private gatherings. All amenities are available giving visitors the opportunity to have their privacy, or join other guests in the dining room and the lodge.

Camp comfortably at the edge of wilderness with your choice of sites along Indian Brook, in our apple orchard with the Atlantic ocean and beach a short walk away, or along one of our forested trails. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, the occasional moose and our local beavers.

We have waterfalls, rivers and seashores to be explored. Moose, eagles and birds of all shapes and colours to be discovered. Our yolo boards, kayaks, canoes are waiting for you. Want a guided adventure? We'll be happy to take you. Book a stay today. You deserve it.

Pets are family. In our Lodge, we have three rooms with separate pet access. Also, all our chalets, cottages, and the Farmhouse are pet friendly. Book an adventure today. We have 55 acres to explore, so you’ve got a lot of ground to cover.

Want a group retreat, business meeting or holiday party in a unique setting where people naturally build relationships and teamwork, gain perspective, and think creatively? Perfect. We have just the place. Cabot Shores regularly hosts both large and small groups. Drop us a line and let's talk about your needs.

Ever come home from vacation more tired than when you left? Explore our Gate of Life Healing Arts. Enjoy a relaxing acupuncture or acupressure session, partake in complimentary morning Qi Gong. Meditate on our deck or in the apple orchard.
Thank you for your interest in Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort & Retreat. Please note that it is our policy to collect a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Amex), and retrieve a 50% deposit ahead of time to hold your requested accommodations. We are also required to charge 15% harmonized sales tax.
Cancellations are required 28 days in advance or initial deposit is retained with the option to apply it to another reservation in the next 12 months. A $50 fee will be charged for cancellations made with 28 days advanced notice. Cancellation on your day of arrival, leaving before reservation has expired or arriving late will result in the entire fee being forfeited. We are not responsible for weather conditions.
We are a pet friendly establishment with a maximum of 3 dogs per accommodation unless special arrangements have been made. The fee is $10 per day, per dog. There is a small selection of accommodations which are not pet friendly for those with allergies.
Please note that smoking is not permitted inside Lodge or accommodations according to Canadian law. There is a $200 room recovery fee for smoking inside any accommodation.

