At the half way point on the magnificent Cabot Trail lies the northern Atlantic coastal communities of South Harbour, Dingwall, Cape North, Bay St. Lawrence and Meat Cove. Here at the Top of The Island we are located on the boundaries of the Cape Breton Highland National Park. Just south of Cape North at 401 Shore Road, South Harbour you will find HIDEAWAY Campground proudly owned and operated by Alex & Susan Dunphy.
Our 80 site campground includes 25 electric/water/sewer sites, 11 electric//water sites, 36 unserviced sites, 7 camping cabins (including one Lighthouse Replica Cabin) and 1 Teepee. We offer a relaxed friendly atmosphere with magnificent mountain and ocean view. But if you want to stay in touch, we now offer Free High Speed Wireless Internet service at the Rec Hall located just behind the campground office.
Our 80 site campground includes 25 electric/water/sewer sites, 11 electric//water sites, 36 unserviced sites, 7 camping cabins (including one Lighthouse Replica Cabin) and 1 Teepee. We offer a relaxed friendly atmosphere with magnificent mountain and ocean view. But if you want to stay in touch, we now offer Free High Speed Wireless Internet service at the Rec Hall located just behind the campground office.
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We provide a hiking trail 500 meters to the Aspy River, where you can swim, fish or kayak. If you launch your canoe or kayak at the end of the trail you will be able to paddle along the Aspy River, head to Middle Harbour or out to the Atlantic Ocean. When hiking back you can take the long trail (2.2 km) along the river or short trail (1km) through the woods back to the campground.
Oyster Market
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Born in Cape Breton, Alex Dunphy has lived on South Harbour, 3km south of Cape North, his entire life. Alex, his wife Susan & their four sons' have been involved in the oyster industry since 1985. With a growing demand for high quality product, the Dunphy's trademarked the name "Aspy Bay Oyster". Over the past several years the Dunphy's have built an oyster Hatchery to help increase the oyster stocks here in South Harbour.
Tents/trailers/cabins
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38' with 3 slides this luxurious unit offers all the comforts of home. Equipped with master bedroom with king size bed, leather living room furniture with double pull out couch. Satellite TV and electric fireplace in living room. Three piece bath all towels and linens provided. Kitchen with full size fridge, stove, kettle, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, all dishes, pots and cutlery.
Photo Gallery
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Hideaway Campground & South Harbour Hideaway Summer Home are located in the center of a photographic dream. At the Top of The Island on the world Famous Cabot Trail. Whether you are hiking, cycling, driving, whale watching, kayaking or just relaxing you will be surrounded by an abundance of breath taking scenery.
Points Of Interest
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Within a 15 km radius of Hideaway Campground you will find a wide variety of hiking trails, which are excellent for bird watching and wildlife sightings. A whale watch tour or a deep-sea fishing excursion will give you the opportunity not only to see whales but the magnificent coast line, seals and numerous shore birds.
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