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Stay in one of our Geodesic Domes

Sleep in the sky.

We call it Treetop Village - You will call it amazing. Located in our apple orchard, each geodesic dome rests on an elevated deck that gives you a great view of the Atlantic, Bird Islands and Cape Breton Highland Hills. You can choose the Luna Dome and the larger Apple Dome which are connected and great for families. There is also the Eagle Dome and our newly built Beaver Cove Dome. These off grid structures are NOT yet pet friendly.

Most of our domes are seasonal (May - October) with the exception of the Atlantic dome, which has a wood stove and is offered year round!

 

The Raven Dome

$175/night - 2 Guests

$195/night - 2+ Guests

2-4 Guests

1 Bed & 1 Futon

Battery Lights

No Pets

The Raven dome sits on an upper deck with views of the Atlantic and the Cape Breton Highlands. Inside you have a queen bed from which you can view the ocean by day and stars at night. There is an option of futon as an extra bed so you can host four people or just have a cozy, couple's getaway. The latest member of the Cabot Shores' treetop village features a wilderness experience with glamping comfort and a short walk to "glamper's" shower and washroom or a modern, windowed outhouse. On the lower deck is a picnic table and optional hot tub for a fee or as part of a package. Pets are allowed for additional $15/night per pet.

Amenities

  • Woodstove
  • Fire Pit
  • Picnic Table
  • Hot tub for a fee.

The Phoenix Dome

$175/night - 2 Guests

$195/night - 2+ Guests

2-4 Guests

1 Bed & 1 Futon

Battery Lights

No Pets

This 16' diameter dome sits on a raised wooden platform in a secluded wooden area, overlooking Mountains. It has a double bed and enough space to sleep two or four with an option of futon, chairs to sit and look out of the bay window and to gaze wonderful stars in the night. There is a woodstove inside, which needs to kept going all night during winter. A hammock, picnic table, and fire pit are located beside the dome. These is the only dome with electricity at Cabot Shores. This dome is pet friendly and you can bring your furry friend for $15/night per pet. It has a cedar hot tub on its deck which you can rent for a fee.

Amenities

  • Woodstove
  • Fire Pit
  • Picnic Table
  • Hot tub for a fee.

The Atlantic Dome

$175/night

1-2 Guests

1 Bed

Solar Lights

No Pets

 

This 16' diameter dome sits on a raised wooden platform in a secluded wooden area, overlooking Church Pond and the Atlantic Ocean. It has a double bed and chairs to sit and look out of the bay window. Half the roof is a skylight, so the star gazing is wonderful.  A hammock, picnic table, and fire pit are located beside the dome. There's no electricity, but battery powered lights are provided. There is a woodstove inside to keep you warm in the colder months. There is also an outhouse a few steps from the dome. This dome is not pet friendly. It doesn't have a hot tub on its deck but you can rent hot tubs closer to the lodge if available.

Amenities

  • Woodstove
  • Fire Pit
  • Picnic Table

The Apple Dome

$175/night

1-2 Guests

1 Bed

Solar Lights

No Pets

This 16' diameter geodesic dome sits on a treehouse platform in our apple orchard. It has a double bed and a swing chair inside. Half the roof is a skylight, so the star gazing is wonderful. The Apple Dome is connected to the Luna Dome by stairs. From the deck you can see Church Pond, the Atlantic Ocean, mountains & the stars at night! There's no electricity, but solar lights are provided. The bathroom/shower is a short walk away in Whiff's Lodge; there is also an outhouse a few steps from the dome.

Amenities

  • Woodstove
  • Fire Pit
  • Picnic Table

The Blue Heron Dome

$175/night

1-2 Guests

1 Bed

Solar Lights

No Pets

 

This 16' diameter dome sits on a treehouse platform in the apple orchard. It has a double bed and chairs to sit and look out of the bay window. Half the roof is a skylight, so the star gazing is wonderful. Underneath is a big deck with a picnic table and fire pit for great evening guarantee. There's no electricity or source of heat, but solar lights are provided. The bathroom is a short walk away; there is also an outhouse a few steps from the dome.  A cedar hot tub is available on your deck for rental or a part of a honeymoon and hot tub or wellness package

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit

The Eagle Dome

$175/night

1-2 Guests

1 Bed

Solar Lights

No Pets

 

This 16' diameter dome sits on a treehouse platform in our apple orchard. It has a double bed and chairs to sit and look out of the bay window. Half the roof is a skylight, so the star gazing is wonderful.  Underneath the dome is a large deck with a picnic table, and a fire pit nearby for great evening guarantee. There's no electricity or source of heat, but solar lights are provided. The bathroom is a short walk away; there is also an outhouse a few steps from the dome.

Amenities

  • Fire Pit
  • Picnic Table

The Beaver Dome

$175/night

1-2 Guests

1 Bed

Solar Lights

No Pets

 

This 16' diameter dome sits on a raised wooden platform in a secluded wooden area, overlooking Church Pond and the Atlantic Ocean. It has a double bed and chairs to sit and look out of the bay window. Half the roof is a skylight, so the star gazing is wonderful. There's no electricity or source of heat, but battery powered lanterns are provided. A fire pit and picnic table are located below the dome. There is an outhouse a 1 minute walk from the dome, and bathroom with shower located 3 minutes away in our Main Lodge.

Amenities

  • Fire Pit

The Luna Dome

$140/night (Call 902-929-2584 to book Luna Dome)

1-2 Guests

1 Bed

Solar Lights

No Pets

 

This 12' diameter dome sits on a treehouse platform in the apple orchard, it is ideal for kids and the Luna Dome is connected to the Apple Dome by stairs. It has a double bed, sky light, and pop out window inside. From the deck you can see Church Pond, the Atlantic Ocean, mountains & the stars at night! There's no electricity or source of heat, but solar lights are provided. The bathroom/shower is a short walk away in Whiff's Lodge; there is also an outhouse a few steps from the dome.

Luna Dome is only available to book for kids aged upto 16. Please call 902-929-2584 to book this dome.

Cancellation Policy

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 and MasterCard), 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 24 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 2 dogs per accommodation unless special arrangements have been made. The fee is $15 plus tax per day, per dog. There is a small selection of accommodations which are not pet friendly for those with allergies.  These include lodge rooms 1,2,3; all the geodesic domes, the little red and sky yurts…

Cabot Shores is a wilderness resort. We have gardens that produce veggies for the bistro in the summer, an apple orchard that produce cider in the fall, and also chickens year-round that are a delight for many of our guests, especially children. There is also a rooster that makes the hens happy and protects them from predators. He likes to wake up early – our apologies if you are not an early riser, especially for guests staying in the lodge and cedar yurt. We provide ear plugs.

Please note that smoking is not permitted inside Lodge or accommodations according to Canadian law or anywhere close to any buildings There are two designated smoking areas – please inquire at the front desk. There is a $200 room recovery fee for smoking inside any accommodation.

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 Traveller

"...secluded from the rest of the world."

From the inside of the dome we were able to star gaze and feel spectacularly secluded from the rest of the world.

~ Emily, Maine

"...bald eagles soaring right above our heads"

I loved the experience. Oh and we loved kayaking with the bald eagles soaring right above our heads..very cool!

~ Brenda Y., Canada

"...unique and different"

Awesome experience if you're looking for something a bit unique and different. Restaurant was also amazing when the chef was working. I would highly recommend.

~ Jarret, Edmonton

"...get away from the hustle & bustle"

We really loved our stay at the Eagle Dome. It was such a great place to get away from the hustle & bustle of life. We loved the dome itself and found the staff to be very friendly and helpful.

~ Lauren



Good
Based on 248 reviews
Sandy Soule
Sandy Soule
February 21, 2023.
Stayed in the Blue Cabin -- cozy but adequate for our family. Dinner was surprisingly delicious, including tasty fresh salad with beets and whipped feta, perfect mussels, and delicious salmon and steak. Friendly staff and excellent guitar music (live). Tasty buffet breakfast included frittata, homemade yogurt and jam, home-baked bread and more. In short, the food and live music were outstanding, the accommodations just adequate.
Gabrielle Ventura
Gabrielle Ventura
February 19, 2023.
If only I could rate them more than 5 starts, I really would.. This is our 2nd time in Cabot Trail and we will definitely be staying here again when we visit Cape Breton this fall! The Yurts we’ve stayed in were always so clean and beautiful. The owner, Paul, accommodated us so kindly with all our needs and more. It felt like we were just visiting a relatives home lol. The staff, most especially Katie, were so patient and helpful to us. Everyone here just goes above and beyond for their customers! I would recommend this to anyone who plans to visit Cape Breton. BONUS: THEY’RE OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND! ANOTHER BONUS: THEY HAVE THE BEST CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE (Made by Paul’s wife)!!!!
Lisa-Steven Sisson-Gledhill (HillSun)
Lisa-Steven Sisson-Gledhill (HillSun)
December 31, 2022.
Wish we could give more stars 🌟 Service was top notch! Everyone was friendly, accommodating and informed about local interests. Food was mouth watering- recommend the seafood and homemade yogurt. Waves each morning were breath taking...highly recommend asking to do local hikes. Kids enjoyed games, sauna, hot tub and rooms felt very spacious. Will definitely return!
Clare Waque
Clare Waque
December 16, 2022.
I attended a wilderness healing retreat and that experience completely changed my life. The low reviews are not a far representation of the authentic and high value experience being offered.
Annshani Fernando
Annshani Fernando
December 15, 2022.
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful resort and would recommend it to nature lovers. Big shoutout to Paul and his family for going the extra mile to make us feel comfortable.
Varuna Indraratne
Varuna Indraratne
December 12, 2022.
We spent three nights attending a relative’s wedding in early September at this wonderful resort conveniently located right on the world-famous Cabot Trail. We stayed in one of the main lodge rooms which had spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean from the window. The resort has a vast property overlooking beach that also includes an apple orchard and organic vegetable garden leading to the shores of the Atlantic. The amazing staff led by the owners Paul and Barbara are very hospitable, friendly and helpful. The food at the wedding reception prepared by the in-house team was so delicious. There are also plenty of options for breakfast and lunch nearby serving a variety of cuisines with Cape Breton flair and friendliness. We highly recommend the Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort for anyone planning a visit to Cape Breton Island!!!
Uthpala M
Uthpala M
December 11, 2022.
We had our wedding at this beautiful venue in September, 2022. Our experience was amazing. Paul, Barbara, and the crew was super helpful from the planning stage all the way until we checked out after the event. The location of this property is unbeatable. We had our wedding ceremony in between two chalets - Red and Blue - overseeing the Atlantic Ocean. We booked three chalets and rooms at the main lodge for our guests and some of the guests rented yurts. The crew at Cabot Shores organized a bon-fire on the night before the wedding and organized a cookout with brick-oven pizzas that was out of this world! The food for the wedding was prepared by the chef of Cabot Shores - Ron - and it was superb. Paul and Barbara also organized local musicians for the event and Flo and her group was fantastic! We have nothing bad to say and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of the staff and the natural beauty of the location. We highly recommend this lovely place to anyone planning their wedding or vacation.
Ruwanthika Premalal
Ruwanthika Premalal
December 11, 2022.
We stayed for 3 days at this amazing resort during the end of summer 2022. A great resort with many activities and you can easily access the Cabot shore trail. There are many close by boutique restaurants too for breakfast, brunch or lunch. But you definitely need to try resort's food too which might come from there organic garden to your plate. Their wood fired pizza is so good. During the last day at our stay, we had a wedding of one of our close friends, at the resort. The food was so delicious. The staff was really helpful. I love their compost bin, vegetable beds and mushroom garden too. They have so many isolated yurts which is really great for star gazing and to see the milky way. The little ferry at the river is such a great way to reach the private beach of the Atlantic ocean. We are visiting again, hopefully next year!
Jangchub Zangmo
Jangchub Zangmo
November 29, 2022.
a wonderful place to get out into nature and meet like minded people

Excellent
Based on 50 reviews
Lukas
Lukas
September 21, 2022.
Verified
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
Nicole
August 22, 2022.
Verified
Amazing adventure! Lots of fun sleeping underneath the stars!
Ryan
Ryan
August 14, 2022.
Verified
Relaxing
Nigel
Nigel
July 25, 2022.
Verified
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
Anooj
October 25, 2021.
Verified
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
Redwan
October 17, 2021.
Verified
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
Brooke
October 1, 2021.
Verified
Beautiful, quaint place to stay! So unique and off grid. We loved staying at the dome!
Madison
Madison
September 9, 2021.
Verified
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
Micayla
August 16, 2021.
Verified
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 🙂

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