How to Reach Us
Directions to Cabot Shores
Directions from Halifax Airport and West to Cabot Shores:
- Take Highway 102 North towards Truro (if coming from Halifax or the airport).
- Before Truro, take the TransCanada East towards Cape Breton / Canso Causeway (also applies if heading east from New Brunswick or western points of Nova Scotia).
- Once on Cape Breton, follow signs toward Baddeck, always staying on the TransCanada East.
- Continue past Baddeck on the TransCanada East 105 to Exit 12. Take the left-hand exit saying Englishtown Ferry / Ingonish*.
- Take the Englishtown Ferry at the bottom of hill, turning left onto ferry (runs 24/7; free).
- Cabot Shores (30, Buchanan Drive, Cabot trail) is 10km on the right (ocean side) once you exit the Englishtown Ferry. On the left side of the road you'll notice a blue jewellery shop. Our driveway is opposite that with large Cabot Shores road signs.
- Go down the driveway to the Lodge (big green roof) and come inside from the door at the top of the ramp on the left-hand end of the building.
If the Englishtown Ferry is not running you'll see a flashing sign on the TransCanada:
- Alternately you can take Exit 11 for Cabot Trail Road / HWY 30 and go all the way to Highway 312 North toward Ingonish, approximately 27km.
- Past Tarbotvale you will arrive at a stop sign, a T-intersection with St. Ann's Bay United Church in front to your left. Turn left here.
- Drive 3km to Cabot Shores. (If it is dark, please follow the 3km rule carefully) Turn right after our large Cabot Shores sign into our driveway and proceed to the Lodge.
Please note that the closest gas station to Cabot Shores is Wreck Cove General Store (about 19 km) with high test only. Otherwise, no gas station in either direction for 40 km. As well, there is no cell coverage in the small community of Indian Brook where Cabot Shores is located, nor along other stretches of the Cabot Trail when taking Exit.
Directions to Cabot Shores from Sydney Airport
- Turn left from Sydney Airport towards Sydney.
- Turn left as you pass the mall onto HWY 125 Canso Causeway / Baddeck / North Sydney.
- Take Exit 1W onto the TransCanada HWY 105 West toward Baddeck.
- Stay on this highway over the Seal Island Bridge and over Kelly's Mountain.
- Take the Englishtown Ferry* exit at the bottom of the hill, turning right onto NS-312 N.
- Follow signage, eventually turning left to access the ferry. The ferry runs 24/7 and its free.
- Cabot Shores(30, Buchanan Drive, Cabot trail) is 10km after exiting the ferry, located on the right-hand / ocean side of the road.
- Proceed down driveway to the Lodge (big green roof) and come inside from the door at the top of the ramp on the left-hand end of the building.
If the Englishtown Ferry is not running you'll see a flashing sign on the TransCanada:
- Alternately you can take Exit 11 for Cabot Trail Road / HWY 30 and go all the way to Highway 312 North toward Ingonish, approximately 27km.
- Past Tarbotvale you will arrive at a stop sign, a T-intersection with St. Ann's Bay United Church in front to your left. Turn left here.
- Drive 3km to Cabot Shores. (If it is dark, please follow the 3km rule carefully.) Turn right after our large Cabot Shores sign into our driveway and proceed to the Lodge.
Please note that the closest gas station to Cabot Shores is Wreck Cove General Store (about 19 km) with high test only. Otherwise, no gas station in either direction for 40 km. As well, there is no cell coverage in the small community of Indian Brook where Cabot Shores is located, nor along other stretches of the Cabot Trail when taking Exit 11. Please note directions prior to travel.
Directions to Cabot Shores from the North and Clockwise Around the Cabot Trail
- Coming from the north, head south on the Cabot Trail on the Atlantic east side. You will pass the town of Ingonish.
- Continue past Wreck Cove General Store on your right hand side. You are about 20 minutes north of Cabot Shores.
- After Wreck Cove, you will pass artisan shops such as Wildfire Pottery and the Leather Works.
- Directly across from the Cabot Shores entrance is the Piper Pewter Jewelry Store.
- We are on the left hand side. Our sign reads “Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: An Adventure a Day from Mild to Wild!” (30, Buchanan Drive, Cabot trail).
- Proceed down driveway to the Lodge (big green roof) and come inside from the door at the top of the ramp on the left-hand end of the building. If you pass the St. Ann's Bay United Church or the flashing light at the Exit 11 intersection, you have gone too far!
Coming from the North, the last area you will be able to have cell service is at The Clucking Hen Cafe. There is no cell coverage in the small community of Indian Brook where Cabot Shores is located, nor along other parts of the Cabot Trail. Please note directions prior to travel.
From Newfoundland and PEI
From Newfoundland:
- Port-aux-Basques (NL) to North Sydney (NS): Daily service year-round; additional service mid-June to September.
- Argentia (NL) to North Sydney (NS): Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, mid-June to mid-October.
Marine Atlantic Reservations, 1-800-341-7981, www.marine-atlantic.ca
From Prince Edward Island:
- Wood Islands (PEI) to Pictou (NS): Daily service year-round; additional service mid-June to September.
Northumberland Ferries Limited, 1-877-762-7245, www.ferries.ca
Listed as 1 of 5 Quirky Stays On The East Coast of Canada
"A tree top village with Smurf-like domes rising out of the forest and Mongolian yurts in Nova Scotia? Indeed! Cabot Shores on Cape Breton Island entices you to embrace your nomadic roots and connect to nature. You can stay in one of the colourful yurts or opt for a geodesic dome raised up off the ground. Take in the lake views and the Atlantic waters on both sides, while the smell of cedar fills the air. Be sure to have your camera ready to snap a moose photo (they love it there)."
~ North American Traveler
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Seahorselife Shannon (Seahorselife_Canada)
October 17, 2023.
My boyfriend and I came here on a whim for lunch while in the area.
What a pleasant surprise! Loved the unique atmosphere and amazing, friendly people. Could have very well have been the best salmon I have ever eaten. Everything was cooked to perfection. Fresh and tasty. Hats off to the chef. We also had the mussels... huge portion and delicious.
We took a walk about the property, one of a kind cabins/domes to stay in.. most of which, if not all had their own hot tub. Even a sauna by the water.
We would definitely highly recommend eating here at the bistro even if you are not staying over night. Everyone is lovely.. they even offered to email us the salmon recipe because we loved it so much.
My only suggestion to owners would be to get better signage on the roadway, so visitors can find you easier. We passed the place twice before actually finding it. I think if there were two more signs a little up the rd on either side, more people may be able to come visit this hidden little gem.
Thanks so much for a great lunch and top-notch service.
Jasmine Rahmel
October 17, 2023.
Loved the location and the amenities. What a unique resort. The upgrade to the chalet was wonderful. Above and beyond.
Malcolm
October 16, 2023.
Stayed at Cabot shores from October 7th-13th was an unforgettable experience. Stayed in a yurt and very spacious and comfortable. The location along the sea was gorgeous and could hop over to the beach whenever. Kayaked two of those days and could see beaver domes while doing so. Would highly try the food as well very accommodating to all dietary requirements. Recommend the chickpea massala very nice meal! Friendly staff and good accommodation. 5/5
Vishnu Vardhana
October 15, 2023.
Amazing experience in the yurt and dome. Friendly staff and beautiful views!
Trevor B
September 13, 2023.
Stopped for lunch and ordered the spaghetti bolognese. Very hearty and lots of meat. A nice satisfying meal. One surprise was to see a mandatory 10% gratuity when paying the bill. Who does this for a party of less than 5?
kate mcauley
September 12, 2023.
We had our wedding here over the September long weekend and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience! Our wedding was just over 40 adults with some children. The owner and all the staff were very friendly, accommodating and went above and beyond with everything to help us have the best time. Over the weekend staff were knowledgeable with things to do on and off of the resort when asked by our guests.
The food was exceptional!! All of our guests could not stop raving about the food that was served- for all meals.
Accommodations are rustic and cute, exactly what we were looking for! Many hot tubs arounds the resort as well that can be moved to your accommodation if you request it.
The resort is quite large as well with lots of beautiful scenery. Location on the Cabot trail was great as well.
We have nothing but positive things to say about our experience here!
Lukas
September 21, 2022.
Very nice people and a place full of joy !
Stayed 2 nights in the „Eagle dome“ which was really comfy and clean!
Had really delicous dinner at the main lodge where paul played some music just for us and had nice conversations whith him and the other staffmembers.
Also booked the hot tub at our dome for our last night from where we had a great view on the campfire.
Lovely place where you see how much effort they put in every detail.
Nicole
August 22, 2022.
Amazing adventure! Lots of fun sleeping underneath the stars!
Ryan
August 14, 2022.
Relaxing
Nigel
July 25, 2022.
Beautiful place and very friendly staff. Perfect location if you’re travelling along the Cabot Trail, I highly recommend checking this place out! Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a fantastic experience.
Anooj
October 25, 2021.
This was our first time staying in the Eagle Dome and we absolutely fell in love with this beautiful place. Super clean place to stay!
Redwan
October 17, 2021.
Very nice place to spend a couple of nights in the nature! My wife and I enjoyed our stay.
It might be a good idea to install a heater in the dome as it can get chilly at night.
Brooke
October 1, 2021.
Beautiful, quaint place to stay! So unique and off grid. We loved staying at the dome!
Madison
September 9, 2021.
We had a great stay in the Eagle Dome! We loved watching the sunset and sunrise, and being able to hear the waves from the ocean. Next time we would stay a few more days and prepare a bit better - we weren’t packed for off grid but we made it work. Outhouse was a few steps away, shower and toilet a short walk. We didn’t get the hot tub or use the sauna/other amenities but would certainly consider it next time.
Micayla
August 16, 2021.
This place is absolutely beautiful! We loved our stay here. I highly recommend it. All the staff are very friendly. The dome was such a unique experience looking at the stars and watching the sun rise. The beach is beautiful and there’s a little swimming spot 2 minutes down the road that we really enjoyed 🙂
