Cape Smokey, a year-round mountain playground where land meets sea and your ultimate getaway awaits and welcomes you to choose your own adventure. Take your first gondola ride in Atlantic Canada, to views of the ocean and Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Located on Cape Breton Island, voted Travel and Leisure Magazine’s #1 Island in Canada, Cape Smokey is the destination for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking trails to stunning vistas, kayaking and fun on the water located at our marina, live music and taking in the best views of the world-famous Cabot Trail.
From the mountain top look off platforms, you can enjoy a cold beverage and snacks from two of our licensed snack shops or enjoy a fresh local menu at our restaurant at the base of Cape Smokey and year-round patio.
For upcoming events and updates, please visit our website capesmokey.ca and social media pages @capesmokey.
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Hit the slopes at Ski Cape Smokey with us! Enjoy 2 nights in Baddeck, breakfast at the resort, an all-day lift ticket plus a $50 resort cred...
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Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Note: Infrastructure improvements in the park may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate ...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
One of Canada’s most enchanting places, where the mountains meet the sea. As you hug the world-famous Cabot Trail coastline, you̵...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
The Ingonish Visitor Centre is located at the east entrance to Cape Breton Highlands National Park and serves as central hub for park visito...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Located on the Cabot Trail in Ingonish, Seagull Restaurant boasts fabulous views of the ocean. Specializing in home cooked meals and family ...
Starting next to the ocean, this short, level trail follows the shoreline of a small lake that was once an ocean bay. A side trail (1.6 km r...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
Highland Bow & Arrow is a traditional archery range located in Wreck Cove on the Cabot trail. Beginner archery lessons and 3D shooting t...
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