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Groceries in Northern Cape Breton

A number of grocery stores at the Top of the Island offer visitors who wisely choose to spend a few days in the area's campgrounds or efficiency accommodations a remarkable selection of meats, vegetables and staples, with some offering pre-made lunches for the backpack. Additionally, some local grocery stores also stock a selection of beer, wine and spirits.



 
Cabot Trail Food Mart
Largest independent grocery store in the Cape North, offering groceries, bakery, deli, meat, fresh produce, food service and take out, camping supplies and daily specials.
Phone: 902 383 2677
Email: mylesdixon@ns.sympatico.ca
Central Coop
Cooperative stores welcomes members and non-members.Our product line includes National,Coop and private label products to ensure our shoppers enjoy a full shopping experience.
Website: http:// www.co-opsonline.com
Phone: 902 383 2470
Neil's Harbour Coop
Cooperative stores welcome members and non-members. Our product line includes National, Coop and private label products to ensure our shoppers enjoy a full shopping experience.
Website: http://www.co-opsonline.com
Phone: 902 336 2827

Local services for visitors

Bank machines can be found at the Central Co-op in Bay St Lawrence and the Neil's Harbour Co-op. Both are open from 9am to 8 pm Monday through Saturday, and Sundays from noon to 5pm.

The Co-ops in Bay St Lawrence and Neil's Harbour carry beer, wine and other alcohol.

Fresh, uncooked, unfrozen seafood can be purchased at the docks in Bay St Lawrence, Dingwall and Neil's Harbour. Call ahead for landing times and seasonal availability. Catches will vary with the weather and season. Fresh mussels are available across from the Fire Hall in Cape North. Fresh oysters can be purchased at Hideaway Oyster Market in South Harbour.

Neil's Harbour is home to the local hospital, health clinic, ambulance and pharmacy. Trained emergency first responders live throughout the region. 911 is the emergency number, and both ambulance and first responders are quick to arrive on the scene.

Church services are open to all in Bay St Lawrence (Protestant), St Margaret's Village (Roman Catholic), Aspy Bay (United), Dingwall (Roman Catholic), New Haven (Roman Catholic), Neil's Harbour (Anglican).

The Bay St Lawrence Community Center has a public laundromat, library, fitness center and children's activities.

Gas and car repair services can be found in Neil's Harbour and Cape North.

Ask your host to recommended a baby-sitter.