7 Cape Breton homes Americans fleeing Donald Trump can consider

If you're an American concerned about a Donald Trump presidency, Cape Breton has a deal for you.

"Cape Breton if Donald Trump wins"started as a tongue-in-cheek campaign,the brainchild ofradio DJ Rob Calabrese, but the idea caught on.Calabrese said he was flooded with serious inquiries from Americans looking to visit ormoveto the island. Realtors even sawa spike in interest in real estate for sale on the island.

Here areseven properties that could fit the bill for an American seekingto put some distance between themselves and Washington.

1. Buy your own private island (or 4)

There are plenty of small islandsalong the Cape Breton shoreline, and for $1.1 million US(or $1.5 million Cdn), you can buy an8.7-acrefortress of solitude.

Or buy four: asmall chain of islands on Bras d'Or Lakeis on the market for $694,000 US($940,000 Cdn).

2. Anisland retreat with a causeway

If you don't want to build your own island getaway, this one in Dundee is on the market for$443,000 US ($599,500 Cdn). The 10-acre winterizedhome has its ownnaturally made causeway, the owners say.

3. Run your own country inn

The owners of the Lynwood Inn in Baddeckare looking for a buyer. The hotel has more than 30 rooms, with a $1.9 millionUS price tag ($2.6 million Cdn).

4. Really get away from it all

This modern oceanside retreatnear the northern tip of Cape Breton is on the market for $258,000 US ($349,000 Cdn).

5. Get veryhigh above it all

This four-bedroom homeis perched on a ridge 110 metresabove the ocean belowand is on the market for $1.1 million US($1.5 million Cdn). Included is a guesthouse for friends whocome knocking.

6.If you prefer the golf course

There's this $365,000 US ($495,000 Cdn)home in Inverness, a short drive to the Cabot Links Golf Course. Ocean views included, of course.

7. Live on a rugged beach

This secluded home facing Margaree Islandhas plenty of ocean viewsand few neighbours. It has a price tag of$645,100US ($879,000 Cdn).