Picturesque views, a relaxing setting, and the perfect place to start your day. What more could you ask for… how about a wood-fired hot tub?

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The Cottages

Clean classic cottages with a modern update. Located in the cultural heart of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, just 30 minutes off the Cabot Trail, and 15 minutes from the Inverness’ world-famous Cabot Golf courses.

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902-322-7704

Lake Ainslie

A great place to start your day!

Whether you’re headed out on the world-famous Cabot Trail or hitting the Cabot Links, Lake Ainslie is the place to start. Located on the shores of Nova Scotia’s largest freshwater lake, Cape Breton Lake Cottages are a 15-30 minute drive to music, food, beaches, hiking/biking trails, galleries, as well as two local craft breweries and a single malt whiskey distillery.

About The Area
Inverness Harbour Lobster Fisheries
Learn
Swim At Chimney Corner Beach
Swim
Fish For Margaree Salmon
Relax
Bike Or Hike The Ceilidh Coastal Trail
Explore
Cape Breton Music
Enjoy

Blood

Born and raised in Cape Breton, owners Kirk Whalen and his wife Kelley Doyle (of Middleton, NS) sold everything and head home from Alberta to re-establish roots and plan for the future.

Sweat

Built from the ground up, Cape Breton Lake Cottages took shape over 2 years. Owners, family, and more put in countless hours bringing two cedar log cabins to life.

Tears

On May 26, 2020, in the midst of their mandatory COVID-19 isolation, Kelley received the call that their dream was ablaze on the shores of Lake Ainslie.

The log cabins may be gone but the two never gave up and today offer a little taste of heaven in their updated classic cottages which they moved from nearby Margaree.

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