About Us

 

 Welcome to the Cabot Trail Motorcycle Retreat – the first accommodations business to cater to motorcyclists in Atlantic Canada.  Our vision of opening a retreat for bikers began in 2006 while visiting beautiful Cape Breton and riding the world famous Cabot Trail. We envisioned a biker’s haven that would one day consist of a café, lodgings and resort style social community for all those traversing the Cabot Trail. As motorcyclists it was apparent that no one in the Region was paying attention to the extensive bike culture that exists in Nova Scotia and the rest of the Maritime region.

Phase 1: Our dream becomes realityThe Motorcycle Retreat: Our Century home in Middle River was purchased in July 2006. Initially we used the house as a vacation home knowing very well that sooner or later we would renovate it and open it for business. It was only 18 months later that we did just that and left Toronto behind to fulfill our dream in Middle River, Cape Breton.And so the renovations began…

Open for Business? You Bet!!
In the spring of 2008 we anxiously opened our doors even though there was still so much to accomplish (a garage to erect, driveway to gravel, landscaping and more detailing) but it didn’t stop the bookings from coming in to check us out. It was nerve racking and fun all at the same time, kind of like test driving your brand new dream bike, thrilling and exhilarating but you don’t want to drop it! The concept was a success and the feedback reminded us of it whenever it became a bit overwhelming.

We knew we hit the sweet spot when our guests told us “it was about time someone catered to this growing niche market”

Phase II: The Cabot Trail Motorcycle Café
The idea behind the Café originally came before the Retreat but as life would have it our path guided us to open the guest house first. We are so glad we did! We learned so much from living on the island that many of our original ideas for the café have changed, most importantly our location.

  As for the other concepts behind the Café, well you’ll just have to visit us when we’re open!


Phase III: The Retreat Expands
Moving onto the Cabot Trail is the perfect way to expand the Retreat into a one stop vacation destination for motorcyclist’s travelling to Cape Breton. Accommodations, Cafe & Gallery with camping or cabins, and a social pavilion with themed events is something we are working diligently towards…  so stay tuned!

We love what we do and we hope that it shows during your stay at our Retreat!

Your 2 wheeled loving hosts, Patrick & Angela