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Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
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Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past.
Please visit pc.gc.ca/ns and follow Parks Canadas social media channels for information and updates on the status of all Parks Canada-administered places.
Note: Infrastructure improvements in the park may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate your understanding at this time.
Black Brook Beach (Still Brook) Falls
Height: 6 m
Distance (one way): 100 m
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation: 10 m
Hiking Time: 5 minutes
Cellphone Coverage: No
National Park fees apply
Finding the Trailhead: Drive the Cabot Trail to Ingonish. From the Cape Breton Highlands National Park Visitor Center, drive 21 km north towards Neils Harbour. Turn right into the parking area of Black Brook Cove Beach and park.
Trailhead: 46º4630.7N, 60º2002.2W Waterfall: 46º4638.7N, 60º1955.4W
The Hike: From where you parked, simply walk a short distance to the beach. This is not so much a hike to a waterfall destination as it is a visit to a roadside waterfall. At the northern end of the beach, Still Brook plunges 6 m one last time before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. An easy walk along the shoreline leads you to the foot of the falls, but it can be easily seen from further away.
Take in the ocean views at one of Cape Breton Highlands National Parks most popular beaches bordered by a gentle waterfall. Swim in the ocean or dip your toes in the freshwater brook. Gather with friends and family at the picnic shelter or fire pits on site. Launch an outdoor adventure on one of the hiking trails that connect to the beach, or spend an afternoon at the playground surrounded by nature.
Change houses and washrooms, including one accessible washroom, are available. Park your vehicle in the paved lot north of Black Brook. No lifeguards on duty at this beach.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s operating season is from mid-May to mid-October, with full services in July and August. The Cabot Trail is open year-round. A park pass is required for use of all services and facilities in the national park, including beaches. Revenues are used to maintain and improve park services.
For more swimming adventures, visit our website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ns/cbreton/activ/baignade-swimming
#KeepitWild
Please be responsible and join with us in caring for our environment. Take your garbage with you, keep wildlife at a safe distance, and stay on designated trails to protect fragile plant life.
Nature, other visitors, and future generations will be thankful for your stewardship.
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
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Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Note: Infrastructure improvements in the park may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate ...
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Note: Infrastructure improvements in the park may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate your ...
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