Become A Yurt Lover
What’s a Yurt?
The Yurt or Ger is a kind of Mongolian-styled structure, comparable to a First Nations Tipi. Used by nomadic peoples, it was originally made of felt and furs. Now, after being westernized by folks from Oregon and British Columbia, it is transformed to be:
- Complete with windows looking out on the lake, Atlantic Ocean & Bird Islands
- 16.5 feet in diameter
- Equipped with a skylight
- An interior that has beds and conveniences (minus electricity and plumbing, but you’re near the Lodge)
You can get to the Yurt either by foot or by car, across the bridge from the lodge or through the orchard. Some of Cabot Shores’ most captivating guests stay in our yurt–families, rock climbers, celebrators of an anniversary or other special occasion, romantic couples, head of a big non-profit society, lawyers, professors, guests with pets, carpenters, artists, coaches and many more…!
Click on any of the thumbnails below and peruse through our Yurt photogallery:
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What’s the price of this for a night, the Yurt?? I would love this.
Thanks
Diane
Diane, we’d love to have you stay in the Yurt. Season starts in mid May. How many people are you. For two it’s $85 + tax. Book this month and we’ll include a Breakfast Bar as well…Will send you an email to find out your requirements and dates.
Hello! My husband and I are doing an atlantic canada road trip this summer and would like to spend one or two nights in one of your yurts. Could you please send me more information? Thanks!
Hi There,
Happy to send you more information on the Yurt. It is perfect for a couple, but let’s talk dates bc the summer is fast upon us and there are many booking the Yurt already.
Hi Paul,
My husband and I are doing a road trip out east between July 11th and July 23rd. We will be in cape breton between the 19th and 23rd. Is the yurt available for anytime then? We would stay for 1 night only. Could you please email me with more information such as your facilities and the cost for a night?
Thank you!
-JC
Hi there!
I’d like more information on how to book a yurt! I am looking at the first week of August, 2011.
Thanks so much,
Amanda
Afternoon,
I see it reads, “An interior that has beds and conveniences…” can you elaborate on the ‘conveniences’?
Cheers
Hi Stphen,
Re the Cabot Shores Yurt: Yes, there are a doulbe and a twin bed in the Yurt, plus a picnic table and firesite to the side of it.
Hot shower and bathroom are a 1-2 min. walk away. And also a relax/game room in the lodge, plus a bar and bistro in the lodge.
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Cheers –
Barbara & Paul Weinberg
Hi Amanda,
Have sent you specific instructions via email on booking the Yurt. Or you can go to “book your stay” on our website. You can also call us at 902-929-2584.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Barbara & Paul Weinberg
Cabot Shores
Hi there!
Just wondering about the cost of the yurt for 2 adults and 1 two year old child, for the last week in June. And if even you have availability then. Thank you!!
Susan
Susan,
Thanks for your interest. There is some disappearing availability for the Yurt late June. Please call 866 929 2584 or go to “Book Your Stay” and book online. In the meantime, you will receive via email more pictures on having “A Yurt Adventure”. Cheers, Paul & Barbara of Cabot Shores
Hi!
We’ll be in Cape Breton the second or third week of August and would love to stay in a yurt. We’ve booked them here at home in Manitoba and love them everywhere we’ve stayed! Time to try the east coast version! Do you have more than 1? We’re two adults and two teenagers so would want 2 yurts.
Hi Julie,
We’ve tried Yurts elsewhere as well, starting near Yosimite, California. That’s why we have
one. Just one now (another was washed out to sea after a hurricane!). But we have a Tipi
which would serve the teenagers well. In fact, go to the page on accommodations, look up the
Tipi and you’ll see us putting it up. What’s I like about the Yurt and Tipi is the circular shelter; add
to that the views and you’re golden. Feel free to call us at 902 929 2584 for more info on availability. August is filling up fast for the Yurt especially. You could also stay 2 nights, each group trying the Yurt one night and the Tipi the other. We’ve had families do that.
I’d like to book the yurt for October 12, if it’s available. For myself and my husband and our 13 year old daughter. We are also travelling with our dog – I’m assuming he’s welcome in the yurt?
What’s the cost?