Pilot Whale Chalets
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
At Pilot Whale Chalets we offer 4-star, luxury accommodations. Surrounded by endless beauty throughout every season, here you can experience...
Warren Lake
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.
For more swimming adventures, visit our website.
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