Discover the rare opportunity to own 56+ acres of prime land with approximately 400 feet of lakefront on the shores of Lake Ainslie in beautiful East Lake Ainslie, Cape Breton Island. Offering the best of both worlds, this property features 1.3 acres on the water side of the road with direct lake access, plus 55 acres on the high side of the road where elevated building sites capture truly breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Ainslie and the surrounding hills. The setting here is exceptional. A driveway is already in place leading to an existing cabin, providing a possible starting point for your plans. The property includes a newer concrete septic tank, dug well, and completed drainage work to divert water around the existing structure. The current home is being sold “as is, where is” and will require renovation or replacement — making this ideal for a buyer with vision who isn’t afraid to restore or build new in an extraordinary location. With stunning vistas from both the current site and higher elevations on the acreage, the possibilities here are remarkable. Acreage, waterfront, infrastructure, and unmatched views — a rare combination on Lake Ainslie.
From Whycocomagh, follow 395 and watch for driveway with gate at civic. Property on both sides of the road.
Listing Sub-Area:
306-Inverness County / Inverness & Area
Property Type:
Vacant Land
Land Type:
Acreage
Title To Land:
Freehold
Property Known As / Body of Water:
Lake Ainslie
Prop Size:
50 to 100 Acres
Lot Size:
56.3 acre(s)22.8 hectare(s)
Water Type:
Fresh Water
Water Supply:
Dug, To Be Verified
Sewer:
Holding Tank, Septic, Other, To Be Verified
Utilities:
Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone, To Be Verified
Driveway:
Gravel, Single
Partially Cleared, Sloping/Terraced, Wooded/Treed, Year Round Road
Data was last updated March 2, 2026 at 05:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
200
Avg list price:
$67,750
Min list price:
$11,000
Max list price:
$1,395,000
Avg days on market:
226
Min days on market:
5
Max days on market:
2,235
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
306-Inverness County / Inverness & Area. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.