Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s largest lake with resident loons and incredible mountain scenery warms up quickly in the summer to provide an enjoyable beach adventure for the whole family. Picnic area, pit privies and hiking trail on site. No lifeguards on duty.
Cape Breton Highlands is home to a variety of superb beaches. Choose between salt or fresh water, 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 tmid-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.
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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...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Englishtown
The English Country Garden B&B is nestled among white birch and spruce trees, overlooking a sparkling lake at the foot of the Cape Breto...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Soleil is the French word for Sun, which we believe is the ideal name to represent the historical Acadian heritage that is still found in Ch...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
Three-bedroom beachfront house on North Bay beach; two rooms with queen bed, one room with queen bed and twin bed, two baths (one ensuite 3-...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Pleasant Bay
The Whale Interpretive Centre in Pleasant Bay on Cape Breton Island promotes and preserves an awareness of whales and marine life by cre...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Pleasant Bay
Come aboard our 12-passenger Zodiac for a unique adventure along our rugged coastline of Cape Breton Island. We will search for Pilot, Minke...
Looking for a great way to spend your long weekend on Cape Breton Island? Chéticamp will wow you! Let two local ambassadors, Jeremy Smith of CB West Paddle Boards and Napoleon Chiasson, one of our Acadian cultural ambassadors, guide you!
What better place to celebrate love than on Cape Breton Island? Our community is rich with activities to suit any pair of lovebirds, whether they would rather thump their feet to some music at a pub or snuggle up in a cozy cafe.
Looking for an educational experience while visiting Cape Breton? Hoping to immerse yourself in Cape Breton's rich history while traveling the island? Well, you're in luck here are 7 'Must-See' Museums in Cape Breton!
The Cabot Trail is known as a true riders paradise. If you’ve already decided you’re riding the trial, here are a few tricks & tips you’ll need so your trip is as smooth as the pavement on the Cabot Trail!
Louisbourg is best known for its world class reconstruction of its 18th century Fortress, but it’s also a nature lover’s paradise!
One of our favourite parts of this hike is the sound of the river beside you as you wander through the forest and see the stunning mountains of the Highlands around you.
You’ve probably seen some incredible Instagram posts from the end of the Skyline Trail or the winding Cabot Trail road.
Come late November, when parts of Canada begin to be blanketed with snow, Cape Breton wonders if Mother Nature has forgotten her. Not a chance. Winter on Cape Breton Island is inevitable.
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, ceilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
