The Dancing Moose
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- Small Nova Scotia site with a friendly on-site restaurant
- Remote spot 30 minutes' drive from Cape Breton Highlands National Park
- Ocean views and easy beach access; breakfast and lunch served
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the north shore of Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island, The Dancing Moose is well-placed for refreshing outdoor breaks in this remote part of eastern Canada.
Originally settled by Scots in the early 1800s, this area is home to lots of wildlife, including the large lumbering moose that give this spot its name. Angling fans coming here for the fishing season (between May and July) have good prospects too, particularly if they go after the Atlantic crabs and lobsters often found hereabouts. Guests may well also spot whales, seals, oceangoing birds and a bald eagle who likes to pass this way for a daily fly-by or two.
This 3.7-acre site is bordered by a rocky pebble beach where it's simple to make a small campfire after dark. This is a quiet spot, with the greatest source of noise being the sea itself when the wind is up and the waves start slapping against the pebbles…
Facilities for overnight guests include wifi, warm showers and well-maintained toilets. The Dancing Moose's on-site café is another perk of staying here: filling breakfasts, tasty lunch options and lots of home-baked treats are available to pick up throughout the day. This on-site catering is also mighty convenient, as The Dancing Moose is roughly half an hour's drive from the closest full-sized supermarket.
Site type
Open all year
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
German
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Dancing Moose
42691 Cabot Trail
Birch Plain
Nova Scotia
Canada
B0C 1H0
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
46.50629°N
-60.43289°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Here when there's snow on the ground? Carry on along the coast up to Cape Smokey (20 minutes' drive) if you're after cross-country skiing in a spectacular location. For more time immersed in nature, you could also head out for a driving tour of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, a well-preserved wildlife haven approximately half an hour away by road, or buckle up for a jaunt to the gorgeous Mary Ann Falls (55 minutes).
Other options include casting off to explore the open ocean with Ingonish Whale Watching (30 minutes), an experienced local tour operator that will do its best to showcase some of the Atlantic's biggest mammals.
Once back on dry land, it's up to you whether you opt for a brief spell in Baddeck (50 minutes), a superbly scenic town on the Bras d'Or lakes, or look to learn about Nova Scotia's rich history at the Giant MacAskill Museum (40 minutes) or North Highlands Community Museum (an hour and five minutes). And what better way to round off your trip than with a refreshing round of golf, perhaps at the dramatic Cape Breton Highlands Links (30 minutes)?
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Dancing Moose have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Dancing Moose dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Dancing Moose? Here when there's snow on the ground? Carry on along the coast up to Cape Smokey (20 minutes' drive) if you're after cross-country skiing in a spectacular location. For more time immersed … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Dancing Moose?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.