Cape Smokey
Ingonish & Area
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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.
Activities and Equipment Rentals
At the Ingonish Marina, have fun on the water with our paddleboard and kayak rentals available June – September
Embrace winter with snowshoeing and exceptional downhill skiing and snowboarding terrain. Equipment rental packages available
For upcoming events and updates, please visit our website capesmokey.ca and social media pages @capesmokey.
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