As the darkness creeps in, listen for the haunting sounds of the night. Step into the past and become spellbound by the tales of this place, brought to life by the call of the loon and crash of the waves.
This guided walk takes place on Freshwater Lake Trail and begins at the Ingonish Beach day-use area, which is about a 10-minute walk or a short drive from Ingonish Beach Campground.
Call the Parks Canada Visitor Information Centres at (902) 224-4227 (Chéticamp) or (902) 285-2535 (Ingonish Beach) to book your tour. Tours are offered Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights and begin at 9:00 pm in June and July, 8:30 pm in August, and 7:30 pm in September.
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
Although this trail is very short, a mere “leg stretcher”, it is quite fascinating. From this rocky granite headland jutting out into th...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Beach
Recently earning the prestigious Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, the Purple Thistle Dining Room guarantees a unique and authenti...
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
This scenic trail overlooks the Atlantic coastline and winds through a post-fire jack pine stand. This pocket of jack pine is significant be...
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
For a relaxing walk or an early morning jog, this level trail is hard to beat. Starting at the Warren Lake picnic area or the access trail f...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
The Middle Head Trail follows a long, narrow peninsula separating two ocean bays, ending on headland cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, ...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
You climb up and up and your reward is at the top! Large flat rocks give you a nice place to sit and enjoy the 360-degree views of the entir...
mber Buchanan has been working as a Ban-chleasaiche | Cultural Animator at Baile nan Gàidheal since 2013. Her ancestors are from the North Shore of Cape Breton Island and before that the Isles of Lewis, Harris and North Uist.
Ashley MacDonald is an outdoor adventure photographer from Cape Breton who can be found out exploring what the island has to offer. @lifeofashmac https://www.facebook.com/lifeofashmac/
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My name is Tom and I am an outdoor enthusiast and photographer based in Sydney, Nova Scotia. I moved to Cape Breton from India in 2019 and immediately fell in love with this beautiful island.
Geoffrey & Stacey, former Toronto DJ’s, love for travel, networking & photography brought them to Cape Breton Island in 2017, with the hope to live a sustainable lifestyle. They also provide tours & experiences to help plan your Cabot Trail Journey!
