CORMORANT ROCK · RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY
78 fully equipped chalets
Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living room and kitchen, plus a multifunction room.
A phased development, with openings listed from 2026 through 2028–2029.
Welcome to Smokey
The future of Smokey
Where the mountain meets the ocean. A four-season destination in the making.
CAPE SMOKEY · LONG-TERM VISION
A remarkable place,
An extraordinary future.
A coastal resort shaped by its setting: the Atlantic Ocean, the Cape Breton Highlands and the Cabot Trail.
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Unmatched location
Only destination in North America where you can ski to the ocean.
Positioned on the Cabot Trail — one of the most iconic coastal drives globally.
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Four-season destination potential
A year-round adventure resort.
Summer, fall and winter experiences drive consistent revenue beyond seasonality.
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Untapped market opportunity
Limited direct competition in Atlantic Canada for a premium, experience-led resort.
Strong growth potential in tourism and real estate.
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Authentic, differentiated experience
Nature-first: ocean views, wilderness, elevation and community.
For modern travellers seeking experiential, not transactional destinations.
SEASIDE DEVELOPMENT
The heart of the resort.
A hospitality hub and oceanfront residential community, with a marina, retail, conference and event spaces, and activities throughout the year.
An oceanfront
community
The Seaside plan brings accommodation, everyday amenities and public spaces together at the foot of the mountain.
- 78
- Fully equipped chalets
- 160
- Apartments across four buildings
- Marina + retail
- Connected to the village and Cabot Trail
Seaside masterplan · concept development
SEASIDE · FOUR APARTMENT HOUSES
160 apartments
A king-size bedroom, kitchenette and living area, bathroom, and a fully equipped interior.
Pier Road Apartments are included in the phased Seaside development timeline.
SEASIDE · PLANNED HOSPITALITY
Moose Hotel
A new addition to the Seaside resort community, connecting a stay on the coast with Cape Smokey's growing mountain experiences.
Planned construction
Explore Moose Hotel →SEASIDE · THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL
The social heart of the resort.
A 200,000 sq ft development planned to bring hospitality, wellness, dining and events together.
- 170 rooms
- Hospitality at the centre of the village
- 35,000 sq ft luxury spa
- Large gym and wellness facilities
- 15,000 sq ft conference space
- Events, extensive food and beverage, and supporting amenities
Full back-of-house and staff accommodation.
HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT
More mountain. More possibilities.
An expanded gondola and lift system connects new terrain, ridge viewpoints, trails and highland stays with the summit.
Explore
Mountain biking and hiking networks, viewpoints, ridge access and an 18-hole golf course.
Stay
Highlands cabins and chalets, a campground and outdoor stay areas.
Experience
Summit attractions, a tree walk, coaster concepts, mountain carts and adventure activities.
TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN
A new perspective on Cape Smokey.
Two distinctive summit experiences, designed around the landscape and the ocean views.
Mi’kmaw Basket Tower
An elevated tree-walk experience through the mountain landscape, with views towards the Atlantic.
The Cube
The summit arrival point and year-round social hub: panoramic ocean and Highlands views, café, food and drinks, shelter, events and sunset viewing.
FUTURE OF SUMMER
Summer Recreation Plan
A connected network of trails and outdoor experiences, from the summit to the lake and across the Highlands.
- Hiking & viewpoints
- Scenic hiking trails, ridge access and key viewpoints.
- Mountain biking
- An expanded trail network with a range of riding experiences.
- Adventure
- Coaster concepts, mountain carts and additional adventure activities.
- Summit experiences
- Mi’kmaw Basket Tower, tree walk and The Cube.
- Outdoor stays
- Campground, outdoor stay areas, cabins and chalets.
- Golf
- A championship 18-hole course, clubhouse and supporting amenities.
SUMMER HIGHLIGHT
World-class golf
A premium destination anchored in design credibility and landscape-driven play.
Championship
18-hole course
Designed by Beau Welling
Thoughtfully integrated into the natural landscape.
Full-service clubhouse and supporting amenities.
FUTURE OF WINTER
A new ski destination
Ski to the ocean: the meeting of alpine terrain and a coastal landscape.
- Threefold expansion
- Of the existing ski area.
- Over 400 acres
- Of skiable terrain, with options for a range of skill levels.
- New gondola + two additional lifts
- An integrated ski lodge and supporting amenities.
Ski slopes, gondola and lifts:
construction from 2026 · planned opening 2031
THE ROAD AHEAD
Development
Planned projects and construction milestones from the development framework. Construction dates are targets and may change.
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PLANNED CONSTRUCTION
Phase I
SEASIDE
- Moose Hotel
HIGHLANDS
- Ski slopes, gondola and lifts
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PLANNED CONSTRUCTION
Phase II
SEASIDE
- Main hotel
- Pier Road Apartments · PRA1Fall 2027
- Ski lodge · Seaside
- Cabot Trail access / underpass
HIGHLANDS
- The Cube
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PLANNED CONSTRUCTION
Phase III
SEASIDE
- Pier Road Apartments · PRA2 & 3
HIGHLANDS
- Golf course
- Highlands expansion
- Tree walk
Phased Seaside projects
Construction dates to be confirmed.
- Townhouses · Phase I · 10 units
- Townhouses · Phase I · 17 units
- Townhouses · Phase II · 12 units
- Townhouses · Phase II+ · 20 units
- Townhouses · Phase III · 19 units
- Marina · Phase I
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