Northern Cape Breton
The Top of the Island

Resorts in Northern Cape Breton

The rustic resorts at the Top of Cape Breton Island are situatied in a pristine setting of rugged mountains, sand, blue ocean and forest.  The owner/operators provide an atmosphere for quiet, rest and relaxation. Their staff offers warm traditional hospitality to vacationing guests, and they will assist visitors with planning daily on site activity, as well as both guided or self guided regional outings.

Visitors may also choose a slower pace, and take in local history, culture,  artisans crafts or events and activities sponsored by local museums, church groups or Parks Canada. The resorts' knowledgeable staff will assist guests with times, location and directions for local culture, history and other related activities.  As owners they are committed to providing their guests with a  lasting  memory of the best vacation of their lives at the Top of Cape Breton Island.

 
The Markland
Spectacular setting, Cabot Trail, pristine ocean beach, Friday night concerts, chamber music Sunday afternoon, fine dining, nature walks, near National Park, bird & whale watching.
Website: http://www.marklandresort.com
Phone: 800 872 6048 / 902 383 2246
Email: markland@canada.com

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.

Groceries are available in Neil's Harbour, Cape North and Bay St Lawrence.

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.