Cape Breton Highlands National Park

A national park crossed by the Cabot Trail, with coastal cliffs, highland forest, waterfalls and moose habitat.

The park covers about 950 square km and protects the northern highlands, canyons and coastline of Cape Breton. It has 26 trails, ranging from a 10-minute boardwalk to full-day hikes. You often see moose, bald eagles, and pilot whales offshore. The west entrance is at Chéticamp and the east entrance at Ingonish, and both have visitor centers. You need a national park day pass (about CAD 9 for adults). Arrive early at popular parking lots during peak season.

Opening hours

Open year-round; facilities approx. May–Oct

National park · Hiking · Moose

Nearby sights

Lone Shieling
Franey Trail
Pleasant Bay
Skyline Trail
Ingonish Beach
Keltic Lodge & Middle Head Trail
Mary Ann Falls
Cape Smokey

Places to eat nearby

The Freight Shed Seafood Pub
Cable Room Restaurant at Telegraph House
Highwheeler Coffee & Bakery
Baddeck Lobster Suppers
Herring Choker Deli & Bakery