Cape Breton, CA
Part of the New Glasgow market area
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Annual revenue (actual)
C$37k
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
41%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$262
12 mo avg
↑26%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$68
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect New Glasgow market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking | — | +$22,854 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
1 bedroom (4.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Studio (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$103)
3 bedrooms (CA$81)
2 bedrooms (CA$46)
1 bedroom (CA$38)
Studio (CA$31)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (64%)
Professionally managed (36%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the New Glasgow market averaged 451 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 63% over two years.
An average New Glasgow listing earns C$33K/year. High-performing listings earn C$61K, while low-performing listings earn C$17K.
Average occupancy in New Glasgow is 36%, producing RevPAR of C$63 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in New Glasgow, at C$57K.
Rules vary across New Glasgow. Halifax: Moderate. Registration required, principal residence rule, max 2 units per property. Growing enforcement with complaints driving action. New Glasgow: Lenient. No specific STR regulations. General business licensing may apply. Minimal enforcement. Truro: Lenient. No dedicated STR bylaws. Standard zoning and business rules. Light enforcement. Cape Breton: Lenient. Tourist accommodation licenses required in some municipalities. Minimal enforcement, tourism-friendly approach prevails. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The New Glasgow Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 34%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and December.
The most common amenities are Parking (98%), Kitchen (97%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Parking (+100%), Internet (+50%), Bbq (+34%).
Average daily rate in New Glasgow is C$271, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in October.
Guests in New Glasgow book an average of 35 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 44 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 34% higher than weekday occupancy.
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