Neils Harbour Lighthouse

Neils Harbour

A small fishing harbour on the east coast of the Cabot Trail, with an ice cream shop inside the lighthouse. It is a charming stop for drivers.

Neils Harbour preserves the traditional look of a Newfoundland-style fishing village. Its red-and-white lighthouse stands on the rocks, and in summer a small ice cream shop operates inside the tower. Buying an ice cream and sitting on the rocks to watch fishing boats come into harbour is a memory many people take from the Cabot Trail loop. Seafood restaurants and a small beach are nearby. The village is about 20 km north of Ingonish and requires a short detour off the main road.

Opening hours

Open all day; lighthouse shop open seasonally

Lighthouse · Fishing port · Ice cream

Nearby sights

Mary Ann Falls
Keltic Lodge & Middle Head Trail
Ingonish Beach
Franey Trail
Cape Smokey
Bay St. Lawrence
Meat Cove
Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Places to eat nearby

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