3 rooms (Q,D,T), shared 4-pc bath. SaTV in lounge, reading room; full breakfast. An inn since the early 1920s; furnished with antiques. Fantastic view from veranda of Margaree Highland Mountains at mouth of salmon-fishing Margaree River. Ocean swimming.

If you are looking for a remote, yet well-located retreat, these six gorgeous, cedar-shingled cottages are perfect for a week-long getaway. Perched high above the ocean with epic views and sea sounds, these are some of the most spectacular vistas in all of Cape Breton. In the cottages, summer evenings are cool –great for sleeping– and are often accompanied by brilliant sunsets. Lobster boats haul in their catch out front, whales and eagles pass by, seals pop up in front to…

18 motel units (D,T,S; ground-floor for easy access or with balcony), 4-pc bath, radio, SaTV. Licensed A/C dining room 7:30–10am, 5:30–7:30pm. In-room coffee and mini-fridge; guest laundry. Overlooking Margaree River; close to ocean swimming, fishing, hiking; 30 km to whalewatching, national park, golf.

Whale Cove Summer Village, located in Margaree Harbour on beautiful Cape Breton Island, has provided vacation cottages to families from all over the world. Dreamy but down to earth, Whale Cove's cottages feel miles away, but are located just minutes from the world-famous Cabot Trail. Protected by coastal forests, you can enjoy our picturesque summer playground in a park-like setting which gently falls away to meet the fine sand of our crescent beach, and the sparkling clear waters of the…