Ingonish Whalewatching Tours
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.
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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.
The Middle Head Trail follows a long, narrow peninsula separating two ocean bays, ending on headland cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Smokey and Ingonish Island. There are opportunities to see seabirds, seals, whales and eagles, as well as fishing boats in the early summer.
Trailhead: just beyond the Keltic Lodge (Civic Address: 383 Keltic Inn Road, Ingonish)
Significant Feature: Coastal headland and cultural history
Length: 3.8 km (2.4 mi) loop
Hiking Time: 1 2 hours
Elevation: 545 m (15150 ft.)
Interpretive loop. Mostly level with some climbs. Some rocky, rugged sections with exposed tree roots.
Trail Rating: Moderate
GPS Co-ordinates for Trailhead (in decimal degrees):
Lat: 46.655391 Long: -60.372142
Park is open year-round but full visitor services are only
available from mid-May until mid-October. A park pass is required for hiking or use of other services in the park; park entry fee applies. Check in at the Parks Canada visitor centres in Chéticamp (16 Visitor Centre Rd., situated on the west side of the park) or in Ingonish (37637 Cabot Trail, on the east side of the park) to obtain passes, information on visitor safety and any other information you may need, including a trail location map.
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Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
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