About Chanterelle Restaurant, Inn & Cottages
Chanterelle Restaurant, Inn & Cottages is the perfect place to take in the natural beauty and scenery of the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
For over 20 years we have welcomed guests from all over the world to make themselves at home and sample Cape Breton Island’s finest local ingredients and experiences.
Enjoy a relaxing stay in our main inn or in one of our private cottages, or join us for a delicious meal at our beloved farm-to-table restaurant.
Our tasting menu is created from the labours of farmers, growers and fishers from within 100 kilometers of our location whenever possible.
Restaurant
We are closed for the season as of October 20th, 2024.
The Restaurant at Chanterelle is famous all along the Cabot Trail as a destination in and of itself. We pride ourself on our ever-changing seasonal menus that highlights local, free-range, mostly organic, foraged and ethically sourced food from nearby farms and fisheries.
We are open for breakfast and dinner (for both guests of the Inn and the general public). Our dinner menu offers both 4 course and 7 course tasting menus changing daily.
Dinner reservations are required for our restaurant from 7 days a week!
Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM until 11:00 AM and open to our Inn guests and the public alike. No reservations necessary.
Accommodations
Accommodations at the Inn and Cottages
Chanterelle offers our guest two different options for accommodations: choose to stay at the main Inn or in one of our private cottages.
All accommodations are smoke and fragrance-free, and breakfast at our on-site Restaurant is included as part of your stay in the main building.
The Inn
Occupancy: room(s) sleep 2 people in queen/king/full beds
Private bathrooms and full access to main Inn amenities
No pets, guests must be 14+ years old
No minimum stay required for Inn reservations
Breakfast included from 7:30-11am daily
Cottages
Occupancy: cottages sleep 2 people max in queen/king beds
Full kitchen areas, full bathrooms, private porches, parking.
Pet-friendly, dogs welcome!
2 day minimum stay required for Cottages reservation
At Chanterelle Inn and Cottages, we welcome guests who are enjoying the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton Nova Scotia. Take it easy and enjoy some well-deserved rest & relaxation, or else take part in many of the nearby activities this area has to offer!
Guests are encouraged to join us for dinner at our on-site Restaurant, which offers different 4 and 7 course tasting menus every day.
Reservations required for dinner. For breakfast no reservation is needed.
Environment and sustainability
The Environment: Dedicated to preservation
Chanterelle Inn, Cottages and Restaurant is an eco-award-winning property along the Cabot Trail, renowned for its sustainable food sourcing, and its limited carbon footprint.
For over 20 years we’ve worked hard to build a comfortable, environmentally safe property that’s welcomed thousands of guests. There is no A/C in the rooms as part of our effort to conserve energy. The Inn’s rooms don’t have TV’s but we do have plenty of good books in our extensive library downstairs that you’re welcome to peruse!
Explore the Cabot Trail your way
The Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Chanterelle Restaurant, Inn and Cottages is steps away from the world-famous Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. This spectacular area can be enjoyed year round but visitors and locals alike agree it really comes alive during the warm summer months.
There are plenty of activities to choose from along the Cabot Trail including hiking, biking, golfing, kayaking, visiting nearby beaches, etc.
Arts and Culture abounds in the area so be sure to check out the various artist studios, museums, heritage sites, and live music events!
Looking for something more relaxing? Go for a leisurely drive and take in the views, stop off at the view points to admire the scenery, linger over a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant, curl up with a good book in our library, stroll around on the property.
There’s something for everyone along the Cabot Trail and Chanterelle is the perfect place to explore from - whether as a stop along your journey or as a home base for the length of your stay!