Nova Scotia

Hwy 105, Exit 7, 25 km (16 mi) on Cabot Trail at Lake OLaw. 8 two-bdrm H cottages, 2 deluxe with Queen beds in cottage and a quenn and 2 doubles in the other, 2 with full kitchens, 6 with Kitchenette, double beds or 1 double and 2 singles, 4-pc bath, CBTV, hide-a-bed, microwave, BBQ, picnic table. Cottages overlooking lake. Licensed dining room; live lobster. Lake swimming, pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats, gift shop, laundromat, pay phone, lakeside fireplaces, WI-FI available in restaurant, MC. Open May 16-Oct 31.

20 min to downtown Halifax. Hwy 253 from Armdale Rotary in Halifax through Purcells Cove to Herring Cove (12 km). 1 spacious suite (D) ensuite 4-pc bath, TV, VCR, coffeemaker, microwave, fridge; 1 room, pvt 4-pc bath. Full breakfast. Located on water,great view,walking trails. 15 min. drive to Halifax shopping centre/15 min. drive to Bayers Lake Shopping. Wonderful waterfront getaway in small fishing village. Member: TIANS. Rates STC $99–125; O/S packages. 48-hr CXL policy. VS,cash Open year-round.

4 luxury waterfront suites (Q, sofabed), ensuite 4-pc bath (1 barrier-free with roll-in shower; 3 with double airjet tub), 3 with A/C, SaTV, phone, data port, CD player, dvd player,wireless wifi, microwave, mini-bar, robes; hardwood floors; deck, off barrier-free unit. In centre of village, on boardwalk, near the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Oceanview dining on premises. Sorry, no pets. Rates STC $189–239, XP $20. Packages. 72-hr CXL policy. MC, AE, VS. Open March 30-Dec.31

Nestled on the foreshores of beautiful Lake Ainslie, west side of Cape Breton and just a bit south of Inverness. The inn offers a variety of activities and services surrounded by picturesque landscapes. Five rooms with ensuite baths including two bedroom family suite and one universal access suite with wheel-in shower. Complimentary breakfast. One suite suitable for guests with environmental sensitivities. No smoking or pets please. Beautiful views to be enjoyed in all seasons. Canoeing nearby. Hunting and fishing in season. Picnic lunch available. Dinner specializing in local products and homecooking with dining room open to the public from 5 pm - 8 pm with reservation. Gift shop showcasing work of local artisans and crafts people.

The Dunlop Inn offers exclusive waterfront accommodation with its private sandy beach and waterside deck. This Inn provides the perfect combination of luxury accommodation in a relaxed seaside atmosphere. Over the years many guests have returned repeatedly calling the Inn their Summer Home. The Inn offers 5 beautifully decorated air-conditioned rooms with private baths, common areas and continental breakfast. Walking distance to all amenities, shops, Alexander Graham Bell Museum, sailing, swimming, kayaking and newest addition Bell Bay, listed as the best new golf course in Canada by Golf Digest 1998.

6 rooms and 4 two-bdrm chalets (Q), pvt 3-pc (S) or 4-pc bath. 55-acre property with 600 m (2000 ft) ocean/lakefront. Restaurant/café, live music; laundry; phone, fax, high-speed Internet. Canoes, kayaks, bicycles; hiking, swimming, fishing; guided tours (photosafari, kayak, boat). Wellness services (massage, yoga, acupuncture); hot tub, infrared sauna.

The Whispering Waves Cottages are located in the tiny village of Ingomar, Shelburne County, in the South Shore region of Nova Scotia. The sound of the waves rhythmically splashing on the shore and the smell of the crisp salt air will soothe you, body and soul. 

Pack a lunch, walk or borrow one of our bikes and travel to Roseway, Round Bay, or the pristine dunes of Redhead Beach, just a few of the many white sandy beaches in the area. Relax in the sun, bring along your camera or art supplies, or launch your kayak. Children and adults alike can enjoy mackerel fishing at Ingomar wharf or an evening bonfire and cookout at the harbour's edge. After a day of exploring, bicycling, kayaking or lying on the beach, consider a cozy fire in your spacious oceanfront cottage.

Shelburne, Lockeport and Cape Sable Island are nearby coastal communities and make wonderful self-guided day trips. Each offers an opportunity to attend local events and attractions and explore the historic charm, rural life and fishing heritage of the region. Shelburne, situated on a large, beautiful natural harbour has a prestigious historic district with museums, fine restaurants, retail and craft shops and authentic 18th-Century heritage properties. Nearby is The Islands Provincial Park, a great place to take a leisurely walk near the harbour's edge. Bring along some 'bunny food' for the large rabbits have made the park their home. As you cross the causeway to Cape Sable Island there are colorful fishing boats, fish plants and boat-building yards. The hustle and bustle of a centuries-old fishing industry is still very much alive. Lockeport, home of Nova Scotia's only Registered Historic Streetscape, is known for its five white sand beaches at the entrance to the town. The expansive, ocean beaches, the salt-water marsh, the freshwater pond and other habitats make it an awesome bird watching area.

Our accommodations include six deluxe 2-bedroom cottages (Queen-sized bed; sleeps up to six people), 3-piece (Tub) or 4-piece bath (double Jacuzzi). Satellite television, barbecue and laundry facilities are available. Relax on a private veranda, the gazebo or outdoor fireplace and watch as the sun dips below the horizon. Enjoy the view of Ingomar Harbour from the living room or kitchen. Bikes, fishing rods and boogie boards are available, as well as boat rides. We are recommended by Frommer’s.

www.oceansunsetchalets.com

Located on Route 6 between Tatamagouche and River John. Our 6 Ocean Sunset Chalets, include two bedrooms with countless activities. Your oasis for authentic, coastal experiences in rural Nova Scotia.

Located just a stone’s throw from the Northumberland Strait and Brule Beach, our six, well-appointed chalets offer the very best in East Coast hospitality. Stroll out for more than a kilometer and comb the sandbars for seashells, zip around on jet skis, paddle on our kayaks, or simply watch the world drift by.

Contact Lori (902) 897-7644 to book your chalet anytime of the year, for a short or long-term stay!

Seascape Coastal Retreat is situated on the Cabot Trail in Ingonish, in the heart of the Cape Breton Island region. This spectacular property has a panoramic view of the ocean and the surrounding mountains of the Cape Breton Highlands. A wide, gently sloping pathway leads you down to the quiet beach below. Guests will delight in our enclosed garden, filled with peace and tranquility, a haven for birds and a wonderful place to spend a quiet day reading, relaxing in the spa tub, bird watching or just chatting over a drink in the courtyard.

Spend the day at one of the many beautiful, unspoiled beaches the area has to offer, where you can have fun in the waves, go snorkeling, or simply sit and gaze at the spectacular landscape as the water dances and sparkles in the sun. Ingonish is the home of the Highlands Links Golf Course, consistently ranked as one of the top ten golf courses in Canada. Specialty picnics are available to take with you on your day's adventure or to enjoy in the garden, on your patio or down on the beach below. We are happy to provide you with outdoor adventure information on hiking, kayaking, beaches, mountain biking, golf, nature watching or secluded, relaxing places to take a stroll to and enjoy the serenity of the area.

Our accommodations include 10 luxury, air-conditioned cottages on the ocean (queen beds; maximum occupancy three people) and 4-piece bath with Whirlpool tub and private deck. Continental or full breakfast is included, and served from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (or earlier by request). Luxuriate in the duvets, fine linens and robes provided. Telephone and wireless Internet are available to guests. Curl up by the fireplace, lounge on the private deck, or stroll through the tranquil gardens and courtyard. There is an enclosed hot tub on the property, as well as a quiet, private beach.  Kayaks and mountain bikes are available at no extra charge. A licensed gourmet seafood restaurant is located on site. We are a non-smoking property. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.

Cancellation Policy: Must cancel 14 days prior to day of arrival. A non-refundable deposit of 20% of the stay will automatically be charged to the client's credit card at time of booking. If no credit card is given to guarantee, clients must send 20% deposit at time of booking