Middle Head Trail
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
The Middle Head Trail follows a long, narrow peninsula separating two ocean bays, ending on headland cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, ...
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Cape Breton Highlands National Parks 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. Capture perfect sunsets reflected off the calm waters, or spectacular fall colours along the lakeside hiking trail. Picnic area, pit privies and hiking trail on site. No lifeguards on duty.
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 our website.
#KeepitWild
Please be responsible and join with 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: Ingonish
The Middle Head Trail follows a long, narrow peninsula separating two ocean bays, ending on headland cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, ...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
Coastal Restaurant & Pub is located on the beautiful and world renowned Cabot Trail, in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. We have been chosen to...
Community: Wreck Cove
Highland Bow & Arrow is a roadside archery attraction on the Cabot Trail in Skir Dhu (near Wreck Cove) on Cape Breton Island. Highland B...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Dingwall
A one-stop shop. Where you can shop at leisure while we make you supper. Anything from a cheeseburger platter, to a hot pizza made to your l...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Dingwall
A locally owned, operated, and family-run cafe located in Dingwall, North of Smokey. Home of the original North of Smokey Burger and Pizza! ...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Ferry
Welcome to Restaurant Avalon, located at Castle Rock Country Inn, a four-star boutique hotel in Ingonish Ferry. The view from our dining roo...
Over the past few years, it’s been great to see so many new businesses open up downtown Sydney, and in this blog, I wanted to share with you my experiences after spending a weekend downtown.
Join Ashley MacDonald, one of our Adventure Ambassadors, on her latest outdoor adventure along the Cabot Trail this winter. If you enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or just the sound of nature you'll enjoy this blog!
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Calling all Skiing enthusiasts! We just picked up our winter passes and are ready to strap on the skis and hit the slopes at these 5 fun places.