Lantern Walk Through Time
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Beach
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Coastal Trail
This scenic trail hugs the ocean, briefly joining the Jack Pine Trail then continuing along granite headlands, coastal meadows and cobblestone beaches. The trail connects with Jigging Cove Trail.
Trailheads (2): At Black Brook and Halfway Brook, near Neil’s Harbour
Significant Feature: Atlantic coastline, headlands
Length: 11 km (7.0 mi) return
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Elevation: 0–45 m (0–150 ft.)
Short climbs. Rocky, rugged sections. Trail crosses boulder beaches.
Trail Rating: Moderate
GPS Co-ordinates for Trailhead (in decimal degrees):
Lat: 46.778569 Long: -60.332248
Lat: 46.807398 Long: -60.344756
Park is open year-round but full visitor services are only
available from mid-May until mid-October.
For your comfort and safety:
– Do not approach, disturb or feed wild animals.
– Take along appropriate clothing – rapid weather changes often occur on the plateau or along the coast.
– Carry water with you, especially for longer trails, climbs or open barrens.
– Bring insect repellent as black flies and mosquitoes are common all summer.
– Mountain bikes are permitted only where indicated, for public safety and protection of the environment.
– Stay on boardwalks to protect fragile vegetation.
– Do not throw food or scraps along the trails or roads.
– Read “Keep it Wild, Keep it Safe” brochure, available at park visitor centres.
Nearby Things To Do
Wreck Cove Wilderness Cabins
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Wreck Cove
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Colournatura Art Gallery
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Indian Brook
Directly on the Cabot Trail, this former church turned gallery welcomes you with an impressive array of some of the finest art work from Cap...
Four Mile Beach Inn (c 1898)
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Dingwall
Four Mile Beach Inn (c 1898) is situated at the halfway point on the legendary Cabot Trail, in Aspy Bay on Cape Breton Island. This historic...
Pjila’si Unama’ki!
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
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Cornerstone Motel
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Petit Etang
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