16537 Cabot Trail Road, Chéticamp, NS B0E 1H0
Inverness County
Key Facts
Description
Strategically positioned as the Gateway to the Highlands, the Cornerstone Motel offers an unparalleled investment opportunity located directly on the world-famous Cabot Trail, less than a one-minute drive from the western entrance of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the recently refurbished Chéticamp Visitor Centre. This turn-key hospitality asset features 17 renovated motel rooms with a proven track record of excellence (4.9/5 guest rating), situated on a tranquil property offering private walking trails along the Chéticamp River and direct access to world-class fly-fishing. A significant value-add component is the property’s fully equipped, 3,128 sq. ft. recently renovated restaurant and event hall, though currently dormant, this space is primed for immediate activation to capture the massive influx of visitors to the region. There were 468,000 room nights sold in fixed-roof accommodations (such as motels, hotels, and inns) across Cape Breton in 2025. Over 201,000 cruise passengers explore the island annually. The region maintained an average occupancy rate of 54% for the year, peaking at 80% in August. For broader provincial context, the total number of visitors to Nova Scotia as a whole in 2025 was 2,124,000. Complementing the commercial assets is a modern three-bedroom residential home, ideal for a live-work lifestyle or on-site management. With global hotel searches in Canada increasing by 40 percent year-over-year and Cape Breton Island consistently ranked as the number one Island in Canada, the Cornerstone Motel is a premier acquisition for investors looking to own a cornerstone of one of the World's Most Beautiful Drives.
Property Information
Property Type
Commercial Sale
Sub-Type
Business
Living Area
10,820 sq ft
Lot Size
10.70 acres
Ownership
Freehold
Zoning
Mixed Use
MLS® Listing#
202617260
Property Features
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Parking
Lot Features
Construction
Roof
Security
Utilities
Sewer
Water Source
Financial Details
Parcel Number
50159714
Directions
1 minute before the Cheticamp Vistors Centre at the Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Affordability Calculator
$379,000
Estimated monthly payment
$10,086/mo
Principal $1,516,000 · Est. interest $2,114,955 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Chéticamp, NS
- CA$480,000
- Median Listing Price
- 65
- Median Days on Market
- 1,085
- Median Sq Ft
- CA$243
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 18
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 295% above the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 28% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Chéticamp, NS.
Location
Points of Interest in Chéticamp, NS
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Nearby Schools
Ecole Nda
School · 5.1 km away
Le Conseil des Arts de Cheticamp
School · 5.1 km away
Cape Smokey Elementary School
Elementary · 44.5 km away
North Highlands Elementary School
Elementary · 47.2 km away
Cabot High School
Secondary · 49.7 km away
Middle River School
School · 53.3 km away
Baddeck Academy
School · 63.4 km away
Bras D'or Elementary School
Elementary · 67.6 km away
Dr. T.L. Sullivan School
School · 68.6 km away
Jubilee Elementary School
Elementary · 71.8 km away
Maritime Drilling Schools
Secondary · 71.9 km away
Ferrisview Elementary School
Elementary · 72.3 km away
Memorial High School
Secondary · 72.4 km away
Sydney Mines Junior High
Elementary · 72.4 km away
Hair Masters Salon & School
Secondary · 72.8 km away
Dalbrae Academy
School · 74.0 km away
Munro Academy
School · 74.4 km away
Whycocomagh Education Centre
School · 76.3 km away
Waycobah First Nation
School · 76.5 km away
We'Koqma'q Mikmaw School
School · 76.8 km away
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| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15528 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp, NS | CA$1,399,000 | — | — | 3,478 |
| 16537 Cabot Trail Road, Chéticamp, NS | CA$1,895,000 | — | — | — |
Moving Cost Estimate
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Listing Courtesy: Royal LePage Anchor Realty