Whale Interpretive Centre
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Pleasant Bay
Open everyday 9-5 June 1 to Oct 15; bus tours welcome anytime; group rates available. The Whale Interpretive Centre is located on the Harbo...
Cape Breton Highlands National Parks newest campground, Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground, is located on the western side of the park along the Cabot Trail, and approximately 16kms from the village of Chéticamp. GPS Location: 46°42’52.8″N 60°55’59.4″W
This cliff-side retreat is perfectly located where the mountains meet the sea, and offers visitors a private, backcountry camping experience with the convenience of being a frontcountry campground. Campers will use a Parks Canada cart to transport their gear a short distance to their walk-in spot.
Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground offers 42 unserviced, walk-in campsites with fire pits, and five walk-in oTENTiks. Please note that pets are welcome at campsites but not permitted in oTENTik units. One oTENTik and four campsites are accessible.
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The national park is open year-round but full visitor services are only available from mid-May until mid-October.
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Please be responsible and join 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
Open everyday 9-5 June 1 to Oct 15; bus tours welcome anytime; group rates available. The Whale Interpretive Centre is located on the Harbo...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Pleasant Bay
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