Purple Thistle Dining Room at the Keltic Lodge
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...
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North Bay Beach
For those seeking a quieter, more secluded beach experience, this long expanse of sand beach is very inviting.
Cape Breton Highlands is home to a variety of superb beaches. Choose between salt or freshwater, or even enjoy both at one location. The Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of St. Lawrence and our tannin-rich brooks and lakes offer a wonderful variety for the water enthusiast.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s operating season is from mid-May to mid-October, with full services in July and August. The Cabot Trail is open year-round. A park pass is required for use of all services and facilities in the national park, including beaches. Revenues are used to maintain and improve park services.
For more swimming adventures, visit parkscanada.gc.ca/capebreton.
Nearby Things To Do
Ingonish Lobster Tales and Scales
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
A unique tour experience takes you aboard Eaton’s Doll, a 10.5-m (35-ft) lobster boat to haul lobster traps, jig mackerel, see live...
Mica Hill Trail
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: South Harbour
This breathtaking trail winds through Acadian mixed forest and stunted taiga as it climbs to the windswept plateau. It offers 360° views sp...
Jack Pine Trail
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...
Mountain Pine Adventures - Ziplining Experience
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: South Harbour
Treetop ziplining, stand-up paddle boarding and a rock climbing wall are all designed to thrill and invigorate. Throw in some experiential d...
Cape Breton Highlands National Park – Perfect Picnic
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
Everything tastes better when you eat outside! Have a hassle free perfect picnic with meals prepared by local restaurants. It’s as eas...
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