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Live Life In Tents Campground

This was one of the original homesteads in the Margarees. There was an old sawmill on site which was used to build the house and barn. It was sold to a man who started renovations for a summer house but ended up listing it for sale. I purchased it and completely renovated the 100-year-old house. Shortly after, my brother and I started an outfitting company with no plan of building a campground, but in 2017 we saw a great opportunity for building something unique. We wanted to keep a backwoods camping feel, but yet create it around a hostel-inspired environment. We launched June 1, 2018 and are in full swing now. We look forward to meeting you and will help you out in any way to make your trip here something to remember.

Adventure awaits at this eco-camping hostel offering a natural setting, overlooking a picturesque valley. This location offers close to off-grid camping with a twist of comfort; furnished Glamping tents, sleeping up to 4 people per tent on a queen bed with twin camping beds for extra guests. Cooking gear, bedding, and towels are provided. Each tent, located at this eco-hostel, has its own campfire pit, with a solar outdoor shower on site and beautiful views of the river valley.

The view from the queen bed in each of our tents.

Each tent comes equipped with a queen bed and two single cots along with all the linens needed for up-to 4 people. 

Spend the day floating the Margaree River with hourly shuttle service from our shop.

Overview of the layout of the campground. 

Canoe the Margaree River while you're here with one of our rentals.

The view overlooking the Margaree River Valley from the deck of the tents

River tubing is just one of the activities that we operate on site.

Smokey View

At the other side of the harbour is Ingonish Ferry. At one time the road around the harbour did not exist. People, horses and goods came across the bar by means of a ferry. There were many wharves with wooden ships tied up.

The long white building on the corner used to be on the bar.

 A walk along the bar will award you with a view of the Keltic Lodge. Continue straight at the corner and you will find a trail that will take you to Ingonish beach.

Ocean front property for sixty dollars,(cad)

You book that, I'll throw the starry nights in free.  Apologies to George Strait.

Landing is 25 feet deep to bank, 30 feet wide.


Top of Franey mountain.
One of the great hikes close by.
Cape Smokey in the backround.

"I have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes, the Alps and the Highlands of Scotland, but for simple beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all."
  Alexander Graham Bell

Oceanview RV Stop

The Cape Breton Miners Museum is home to the profound stories of miners and their families—the communities born and raised by the flame of the coal fire, and the resource that helped build a nation. 

We are also the proud home of the Men of the Deeps.

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The Barachois Beach

Located in River Bennett / Jersey Cove on the north side of the Englishtown Ferry. Available for single or multi night, weekly or monthly stays. This waterfront property has a beautiful view of Kellys mountain, the ocean with easy access to the Waterfront for swimming or fishing. Close by are other beach access locations and; the Cabot Trail. You are between Ingonish and Baddeck for access to the Highlands or nearby amenities. Eat at the Clucking Hen Café or the Other Cupboard Emporium for shopping needs in the area.

Lot is unserviced with no power, water or sewer. Private location. Welcome to book for individual nights or the entire summer!

Kaia's lake home

160 acres of forest and hiking. 3000ft of virgin lake on the south east coast of beautiful cape Breton. Upper Joseph marie lake. The lake 

 Is about a mile from the road. Set up your camp or tent by mobile home and explore the land. You can canoe or fish on lake 2hich navigates to lower Marie Joseph lake and to ocean. 

Wreck Cove, Cabot Trail Oceanfront

Welcome to your slice of paradise along the majestic Cabot Trail! This property offers 6.94 acres of beautiful level land with 394 feet of breathtaking ocean frontage. Nestled on the renowned Cabot Trail near the base of Smokey, this property boasts level terrain, accessible via an established driveway and some clearing started for R or tent along the driveway/ocean of tucked in to the trees. Take in the inspiring views of Cape Smokey and listen to the waves crashing in! For added convenience, the amenities of Ingonish are a short 10-minute drive, providing easy access to dining, shopping, and other essentials. 

Electricity Hookup

Water Hookup

Picnic table

Great Bras D'Or Waterside Camp

Nicely treed with grassy clearings, this waterfront property has a pebble beach, with stunning views down the Great Bras D'Or Channel.  

At the beach, there’s swimming and fishing, shell searching, rock-skipping.  Walk 100m down the beach to the Ross Ferry Marine Park where you’ll find shaded walking-trails, an outdoor fitness gym, and a jungle-gym with a slide for kids.  Anyone who feels bold enough can jump off the wharf!

There is also a boat launch that can be used (for a small donation to the Ross Ferry Marine Park.

Guests of all campsites will have communal access to a small cabin close to the road in SUMMER TIMES ONLY.  The interior of the cabin and the water are shut down in September.

The cabin has power and water (AC cord can be run from the exterior outlet, and a hose can be attached to the exterior tap).  Guests are free to use the small basic kitchen, bathroom, large deck and small living room, but the cabin is not for sleeping.  

There is no regular cleaning service, so guests are responsible for keeping the communal spaces clean.

Cooking equipment

Dragonfly Cottage

Get away from it all, a very quiet cabin in the woods. A great place to decompress and enjoy some time away. The property is left natural and has an apple tree and berries can be found around the area. Excellent high speed internet now available.

There is an area to hook up a camper that provides water, power and sewer.

Registration # STR2526B0709

Sally's Brook Wilderness Cabins

Sally’s Brook is located in Unama’ki, within the unceded ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people.

Sally’s Brook is an Eco-friendly property in the heart of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. We have three wilderness cabins and a yurt available for rent year-round, and three Lotus Belle glamping tents in the warmer weather. We have a wood-fired sauna and communal CookHouse kitchen-dining building for guests. We also have the Hive Dome! This 26 foot year-round space is the perfect place to host your own event with us, gather for our movie nights, board games, playing music, and retreat from bad weather with so much space to move around. 
Guest Use of the Hive: While you are staying on the property, we welcome guests to reserve time in the Hive for their own private use. Our staff will prepare this space for you by lighting the wood stove, stocking wood and heating it up for your arrival. Stretch, practice yoga, play games or music, or celebrate with your group!
$30 + HST for a 3.5 hour reservation to current guests
Morning, afternoon or evening (until 10:00pm) reservations are available

The sitting room. This couch pulls out into a bed.

The short walk up to all the buildings at Sally's Brook

The centrepiece of the kitchen is this beautiful old Pioneer Maid stove

Black Rock Stables

If you enjoy beautiful views of lakes/ocean and mountains, gorgeous sunsets, stargazing, the sound of the waves and bell buoys then Black Rock Stables campsite is the place for you to pitch your tent. Located at the end of the farm on a cliff (6’ wire fence) overlooking the beautiful Brasd’Or lakes. You are welcome to have a campfire (wood available for $5.00), but check the Nova Scotia Government site to make certain campfires are permitted.
Please feel free to visit the animals on the farm (horses, goats, rabbits and chickens); however, children must be accompanied by an adult. Also, please do not bring dogs near the farm animals.

Road (bumpy but accessible with 2WD) through pasture to campsite

Shared use (one other tent site) of picnic table and bench

Located approximately 400 m walk from site or get water when passing by on road.

Fire pit with gorgeous view (wood available for small fee)

Custom summer dog house next to tent site

Outhouse short walk (approximately 100 m) from tent site

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