Hello North Star

06/17/2026

Today’s reason to smile? I just had a wayward veneer refitted after wandering around like an old Scottish hag for the last two weeks. Cheers to the team at Mayflower Dental for restoring my gnashers. How did I pop it off? I bit down with extra gusto on a stalk of Edinburgh Rock, sent as part of a homeland care package from Auld Betty Gobble, mah wee Scottish granny.

06/17/2026

Jocelyn and Sheldon will be joining us tonight at The Bothy: their show fuses island folk music, soft rock and classic Song Book. We promise - you'll weep: there won't be a dry eye in the house: their set is BEYOND gorgeous...
Call Mrs M on 902 733 2080 to reserve your spot, or mosey on in for bar and lounge seating,
C+J xx

06/13/2026

Get your nom noms on...

06/11/2026

Tonight, in the first show of their 2026 residency at The Bothy, Jocelyn and Sheldon will be taking to the stage to entertain diners.

This outstanding duo is an unsinkable crowd pleaser, and we can't wait to have them in our midst!

Phone Mrs Julianna Rosanna Matilda Dollina Roxannna Yvonna MacDonald to reseve your space. *Walk ins also welcome as we have bar and lounge overspill seating.

Sheldon and Jocelyn will blow your mind - we promise!

A ce soir, nos amies...

Colin et Justin xx

P dot S - and YES: we have halibut!

06/11/2026

Pour les clients potentiels de North Star (du Québec, de Montréal, du Nouveau-Brunswick, de Sudbury, de France, de Suisse, etc.) qui s'inquiéteraient de savoir si le français n'est pas parlé dans notre complexe : rassurez-vous, il l'est ! Avec quelques petites imperfections linguistiques, bien sûr…

06/11/2026

SOOOOOOOOOO - even if you missed last night's "Small Town Escapes with Colin + Justin" on HGTV Rogers, you and a guest can STILL take part for a chance to win a 4 night trip to North Star on a B+B basis, return flights, a welcome dinner at The Bothy plus a meet and greet experience with C+J.

Simply subscribe to Citytv to take part, watch the fun episode, look for the secret word, then enter it at www.hgtv.ca/win

Furthermore, you can enter AGAIN after next week's episode to up your chances of bagging our mega prize!

https://citytvplus.ca/show/Small_Town_Escapes_409116

Hope to see you here in beautiful Louisbourg!

06/10/2026

WIN! WIN! WIN!

Tonite's the nite - the 1st of 2 'Small Town Escapes with C+J' contest nites in assoc' with HGTV Rogers Citytv Win a trip to North Star, our cliffside Cape Breton hotel. Return flights are included, as are 4 nights ocean view accom', dinner for 2 at The Bothy on arrival night, a meet and greet with those cheeky Scottish boys and breakfast each morning.

All Canadians of majority age (as per your province) can enter, with the exception of those in Quebec.

To enter - watch this evening's ep', look for the secret word on screen and enter it into the form below. Next week - it's your SECOND chance to win! Watch the ep', look for the secret word on screen, then fill in the online form again, via the link below. TWO chances to get a C+J tuck in service!

Good luck - we'll see our winner, plus his or her guest, in Louisbourg! With grateful thanks to HGTV for showcasing our beautiful Maritimes province!

In other news, tonight's Small Town Escapes ep' takes us all the way to the mainland for our next batch of shows!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1258121359733350

06/10/2026

TONIGHT. Finally - the wait is over! Sir Chadling of Tetfordale shall shortly be in the building...

In the meantime, Mrs M's India ink dipped quill is poised above her hallowed ink pot. Her gold cornered guest ledger awaits inscription with your name and preferred dining time.

Spirit, our lounge bar, will also be open throughout for those who fancy a swally and a spot of light aural titillation...

Looking forward to what promises to be a magical evening here on the coast...

902 733 2080

C+J xx

06/09/2026

See you beauties tonight!

02/02/2026

And now for something COMPLETELY different - not least the faux fur coats and Toronto Maple Leafs garb...

Inspired by the wondrous DiTrani Chalet in Thornbury, and a healthy dose of
Heated Rivalry (Crave) we composed a room set for today's The Good Stuff with Mary Berg Cue winter chalets, and multiple cosy layers.

All furniture, floor lights and ceiling fixtures from Casalife
Rugs from IKEA
Fireplace and 'fake it till you make it' chimney from Canadian Tire
Vintage ski wear and shadow box artwork courtesy of the DiTrani archive...
'Makey do' - vases, all from Value Village Deftly lavished with white paint...

Today's caveats... actually no - we can't be bothered. We're sure those key tappers will have a field day...

Design Duo, Colin & Justin, share their savvy tips on how to create a cozy ski-chalet vibe in your living room including how to personalize your space and bu...