Highlands Hostel
Hostel accommodation in a renovated former church in Cape North.
Location29295 Cabot Trail, Cape North
Phone902-383-2371
Visit website ↗← Explore the Highlands
Photo: Ken HeatonCommunity guide
Cape North
A Highlands community at the northern turn of the Cabot Trail, close to the Aspy Valley and the coast.
Image: Ken Heaton, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for display.
About Cape North
At the top of the Cabot Trail.
Cape North is a community and crossroads in the northern Highlands. Its museum, local market, food, lodging, and outdoor guides offer reasons to pause and get to know the area.
Use this first-pass guide to find practical local stops. Listings link to further information; check current details before travelling.
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Places to stay
A local base for the northern Highlands.
MacDonald’s Motel & Cabins
Family-run motel and cabins at Cape North, the northern end of the Cabot Trail.
Location2 Bay St. Lawrence Road, Cape North
Phone902-383-2054
Visit website ↗Four Mile Beach Inn
Historic inn near Aspy Bay and the northern Cabot Trail.
LocationAspy Bay, Cape North
Phone902-383-2282
View county listing ↗Asbaigh-A-Tuath Hikers Cabins
Four wilderness cabins beneath the Aspy Mountain range in Cape North.
Location458 Bay St. Lawrence Road, Cape North
Phone902-217-0576
View listing ↗Highland Bunkies
Small cabin stays in the Cape North area; see the host’s current listings for amenities and availability.
LocationSee linked listing
View cabin listing ↗Big Intervale Campground
Small Parks Canada campground by the Aspy River, about 10 km from Cape North.
Location27117 Cabot Trail Road, Cape North
Phone902-224-2306
View listing ↗Hideaway Campground & Oyster Market
Campsites overlooking Aspy Bay in nearby South Harbour.
Location401 Shore Road, South Harbour
Phone902-383-2116
View listing ↗Blue Bayou Resort
Domes, cottages, and glamping stays in nearby South Harbour.
Location25 Old Road Loop, South Harbour
Phone902-295-8176
View accommodations ↗The Markland Coastal Beach Cottages
Oceanfront cottages in nearby Dingwall overlooking Aspy Bay.
Location802 Dingwall Road, Dingwall
Phone902-383-2246
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Food & drink
Local meals around the Cabot Trail junction.
Angie’s Family Restaurant
Family restaurant serving homemade meals in Cape North.
Location29329 Cabot Trail, Cape North
Phone902-383-2531
Visit Facebook page ↗South Harbour Pines Woodfired Pizza
Wood-fired pizza and takeout in Dingwall.
Location30001 Cabot Trail, Dingwall
Phone902-383-2195
View listing ↗Morrison’s Restaurant
A local restaurant in Cape North, serving visitors and residents.
Location5 Bay St. Lawrence Road, Cape North
Phone902-383-2727
View listing ↗Hideaway Oyster Market
Oysters and seasonal food at the South Harbour campground.
Location401 Shore Road, Dingwall
Phone902-383-2116
View listing ↗Cape North Farmers’ Market Café
Seasonal brunch-style food at the community market; check market dates.
LocationCabot Fire Hall, 29428 Cabot Trail, Cape North
View listing ↗North of Smokey Diner
A locally owned family café in Dingwall, serving casual meals and takeout.
Location570 Dingwall Road, Dingwall
Phone902-383-2235
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Groceries & essentials
Seasonal local food and supplies; check dates and stock ahead.
Cape North Farmers’ Market
Seasonal market featuring local produce, fish, baked goods, preserves, and crafts.
LocationCabot Fire Hall, 29428 Cabot Trail, Cape North
Market details ↗Cabot Trail Food Market
Groceries and convenience items at 29352 Cabot Trail in Dingwall.
LocationCape North, Dingwall, NS B0C 1G0
Phone902-383-2677
View listing ↗Cabot Building & Supplies Ltd.
Hardware, lumber, and building supplies in Cape North; the store also serves nearby communities including Bay St. Lawrence, Neil’s Harbour, and the Aspy Bay area.
Location29477 Cabot Trail Road, Cape North, NS B0C 1G0
Phone902-383-2103
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Fuel & automotive
Fuel and automotive services in the northern Highlands.
Riverside Resources
A fuel stop in Dingwall; call ahead to confirm current services.
Location29529 Cabot Trail, Dingwall
View listing ↗05
Things to do
Local heritage and guided outdoor experiences.
Mountain Pine Adventures Zipline
A treetop zipline adventure over South Harbour, near Cape North.
Location30039 Cabot Trail, Dingwall
Phone902-202-9761
Visit website ↗North Highlands Community Museum
Exhibits on life and heritage in the northern Highlands.
Location29243 Cabot Trail, Cape North
Phone902-383-2579
View listing ↗Cabot Trail Adventures
Guided kayaking and coastal outdoor activities around Cape North.
Location299 Shore Road, Cape North
Phone902-383-2552
View listing ↗North Highlands Nordic
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the northern Highlands.
Location29483 Cabot Trail, Cape North
Phone902-383-2479
View listing ↗Arts North
Cape Breton-made arts and crafts gallery near the northern Cabot Trail.
Location28571 Cabot Trail, Cape North
Phone902-383-2911
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Visitor information
Official trip planning for the wider northern Highlands.
Tourism Nova Scotia
Check current travel resources and visitor information before your trip.
LocationSee linked listing
Plan your visit ↗North Highlands Community Museum & Visitor Information
Local visitor information as well as exhibits and heritage resources.
Location29243 Cabot Trail, Cape North
Phone902-383-2579
View listing ↗Before you go
Check ahead.
Seasonal services can change. Contact businesses directly before making a special trip. These guides are being developed with local review, and corrections or additions are welcome.