The unique St. Esprit Lake Wilderness Holiday is situated in the Cape Breton Island region of Nova Scotia, with a shoreline of more than 2,000 metres. The superb view from our holiday cottage on the St. Esprit Lake and the Atlantic Ocean beyond will linger in your memory long after your stay has come to an end. From kayak and canoe tours and fishing on the St. Esprit Lake River, to sightseeing flights over Cape Breton, to swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, St. Esprit Lake Wilderness Holiday has an activity for every traveller. Enjoy a nature and wildlife walk where wildlife can be seen at times. In the winter, take advantage of the snowy landscape by skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing at the famous Ben Eoin ski hill.

Our accommodations include one B&B room with queen-size bed, ensuite 3-piece bath with shower and private entrance. A fridge and coffee maker are available. A full breakfast is available and is served from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Also included are three 1-bedroom waterfront air conditioned cottages with queen- or king-sized beds and 3- or four piece baths, complete with satellite television and full kitchen, as well as a barbecue and complimentary WiFi.  Complimentary coffee, tea or hot chocolate is served at our office.  Beautiful view of St. Esprit Lake, free use of kayaks, canoe and a fishing boat. Windsurfing and archery rentals are also available. We are happy to provide service in both English and German. We accept major credit cards. Cancellation policy: Must cancel 2 weeks prior to day of arrival.

Courtside Cottage is one of the original buildings of Harbourview Inn. Built around 1900, it was close to the hotel which stood where the playground is now and may have housed some hotel staff. The building has grown over the years adding three bedrooms, a deck and a ramp to the original construction.

Three skylights provide graceful light for what must have been in the past a very dark interior. Much of the original structure and character have been preserved and with a little exploring you can find several interior walls that started out as exterior walls. The cottage now has four bedrooms and can sleep nine: two rooms for couples, a small room with a single bed, and the "dormitory", which has two single beds and a fold-out double bed. Courtside Cottage is pet-friendly for cats and dogs, but no smoking is permitted within the building or on the porch or deck.

There is a full kitchen and bathroom, washer and dryer, free WIFI, lots of board and card games, and equipment ranging from tennis and badminton racquets to baseball mitts and binoculars.The main room has a huge fireplace that provides warmth for both body and spirit. A propane heater on the other side of the room helps out as needed. Courtside Cottage is ideally placed for those who want to make use of the pool, tennis court, or playgound, as each facility is just steps away.

It has a sweeping view of the Annapolis Basin and Bear Island which refreshes the eyes. On summer nights, the field in front of the cottage is ideal for star-gazing and counting meteors, while the beach is just steps away for a bonfire or (when permitted) for collecting clams for dinner.