Northern Cape Breton
The Top of the Island

Camping in Northern Cape Breton

Privately owned campgrounds at the Top of Cape Breton Island, are located just off the beaten track. The owners/operators look forward to assisting guests with local travel plans to make their vacation as memorable as possible.

The camp sites offer a wide range of amenities to suit guests needs, along with breath taking scenery & ocean views.

Campground operators welcome tents, campers and RVs while providing the opportunity to relax and experience northern Cape Breton, it's culture, people and the great outdoors. Campground owners look forward to being part of your Cape Breton experience.


 
Hideaway Campground & Oyster Market
This centrally located campground is the perfect location to set up camp. Wooded or open sites, with spectacular ocean and mountain views. Seafood available.
Website: http://www.campingcapebreton.com
Phone: 902-383-2116
Fax: 902-383-2701
Email: info@campingcapebreton.com
Jumping Mouse Eco-camping
Located by a thriving fishing village, ten sites, one wilderness cabin, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, quiet, where spirit runs free. Tents, small rv's only.
Website: http://ecocamping.ca/
Phone: 902-383-2914
Email: jumpingmousecamping@gmail.com
Meat Cove Camping & Chowder Hut Restaurant
25 campsites, 4 camp cabins, hiking, kayaking, Beach. 24' deck, friendly service, full menu & whale sightings.
Phone: 902 383 2379

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.