Whale Interpretive Centre
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Pleasant Bay
The Whale Interpretive Centre in Pleasant Bay on Cape Breton Island promotes and preserves an awareness of whales and marine life by cre...
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Part of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, 15 km north of Cheticamp. A small campground on the ocean, featuring 22 tenting sites with fireplaces. Its a very popular spot and works on a first-come, first-served basis. Potable water is available. GPS Location: N46 43.580 W60 55.523
Note: No large RVs or trailers; this small campground is most suitable for tents and small pop-up car campers. No generators, please.
Campground Services:
Flush toilets and running water
Kitchen shelters with wood stoves
Activities:
Pay by self-registration or at a Parks Canada Visitor Centre.
There are several walking and hiking trails nearby, including:
Corney Brook for a walk in a river canyon to a waterfall
Skyline (a 10 minute drive away) for a truly magnificent view of ocean and mountains
Le Vieux Chemin du Cap-Rouge for picturesque ocean views
Park is open year-round but full visitor services are only available from mid-May until mid-October.
#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: Pleasant Bay
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