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Cape Smokey
Cape Smokey
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Ingonish & Area

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Trip Advisor Rating 3.5

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About

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.

Location & Contact

38696 Cabot Trail Road, Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia

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Locals Know Blog

Winter Adventures Around the Chéticamp Area

Grab a pair of snowshoes and enjoy your latest winter adventure in Chéticamp along the Cabot Trail!

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Bras d’Or & Boularderie Island Area

A rural lifestyle is almost mandatory in Bras d'Or and Boularderie Island. This pastoral setting along the Bras d'Or Lake encourages a slower pace of life, the ideal place to embrace 'Island Time'.

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Travel and Activities in Woods Restricted

Due to very dry conditions, the Government of Nova Scotia is enforcing temporary restrictions starting at 4 pm on Tuesday, August 5th. Hiking, fishing and the use of vehicles in the woods are not permitted. Violating...

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