7+ Unique accommodations to book in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is home to many bed & breakfasts, inns, hotels, campgrounds, and much, much more however there are a number of unique accommodations that are worth planning your trip around. From luxury wilderness cabins and geodesic domes to storied places to stay, discover a selection of some of the unique places to stay in Nova Scotia.

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Train Station Inn

All aboard at The Train Station Inn! Located in Tatamagouche on Nova Scotia’s Northumberland Shore, travellers can spend their night aboard a renovated former railway caboose that reflects it’s railway history. The property also includes a cafe and a restaurant set in a 1928-era dining car.

Beardmans Art House by the Sea

Searching for a unique getaway surrounded by natural beauty and artistic influence? Beardmans Art House by the Sea could be your perfect destination in Nova Scotia.

Stay in the former studio and house of famed American contemporary artist, John Beardman, and enjoy your serene stay on Cape Breton Island. Built using Fung Shui principles, this open concept house overlooks the Northumberland Strait and is close to a private beach area.

Nova Glamping

Escape to Nova Glamping, a private island retreat where luxury meets off-grid living. Surrounded by ocean views, just off the coast of Nova Scotia and less than 10 minutes from Peggy’s Cove, these domes offer the perfect blend of comfort and nature. Each dome features a queen bed overlooking the sea, a fully equipped kitchen, a private bathroom, and an outdoor cedar hot/cold shower for unforgettable sunrise and sunset moments. Unplug, unwind, and experience the beauty of Nova Scotia from your own secluded paradise.

Selkie’s Rest

On Cape Breton Island in the village of Baddeck, known as the start and end of the Cabot Trail, you’ll find three picture-perfect lighthouse accommodations at Selkie’s Rest. This four-season accommodation welcomes all travellers though motorcyclists, sports car enthusiasts, cyclists, and snowmobilers will love the indoor parking available in the base of each of the three lighthouses.

Trout Point Lodge

Located within the Tobeatic Wilderness Area within the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere, Trout Point Lodge is Canada’s only member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and also the world’s first certified Starlight Hotel by the UNESCO partner, Starlight Foundation. The on-staff astronomer conducts nightly stargazing excursions and astrophotography workshops as well as solar gazing in the day. Forest bathing, cycling, hiking, foraging and dining in the on-site sustainable restaurant, and much more has all the elements for that once in a lifetime getaway.

Fox Harb’r Resort

Fox Harb’r Resort, one of only five 5-star resorts in Canada, is located on Nova Scotia’s stunning Northumberland Shore. Guests will be treated to luxurious accommodations along with an abundance of on-site activities including championship golf, a full-service spa, boat charters, sea kayaking, horseback riding and, of course, exquisite dining. The resort also includes a private runway and deep water marina, allowing for direct air and sea access.

True North Destinations

Imagine watching the setting sun over the ocean from the deck – or hot tub – of your very own geodesic dome at True North Destinations in Pleasant Bay. Each of these nine, luxurious domes come complete with a queen-sized bed, 3-piece bath, fully equipped kitchenette, dining/living room area, bay windows and skylights, hot tub, BBQ, private deck and privacy pergola. The spectacular ocean sunsets and Cape Breton Highlands mountain sunrises are simply added bonuses.

Architecturally pleasing places to stay

For those looking for an architecturally pleasing accommodation, Nova Scotia’s Shobac property is sure to deliver. Situated on a rolling property on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, stay in one of the seven private, two-bedroom cottages that overlook rugged ocean frontage and beautiful sand beaches.