Northern Cape Breton
The Top of the Island

Motels in Northern Cape Breton

Motels have been the standard  for automobile vacation travellers for the past sixty or more years, and continue to be an important part of Nova Scotia's quality accommodation mix.

The motels at the Top of Cape Breton Island provide a quiet, restful place to ponder the day's travel, and motel staff offer the warm hospitality for which Cape Bretoners are known and are ready to answer questions and  assist visitors with future plans, including travel time, location, distance, as well as historical and cultural attractions and events.


 
Burton's Sunset Oasis
Nestled at the end of the village of Bay St Lawrence you will find Burton's Sunset Oasis Motel overlooking the sunset, rolling mountains and vibrant sea.
Website: http://www.burtonsoasismotel.ca/
Phone: (902) 383-2666
Fax: (902) 383-2669
Email: burtonsoasis@ns.sympatico.ca

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 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.