Ingonish Beach and Freshwater Lake
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Note: Infrastructure improvements in the park may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate your...
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. Capture perfect sunsets reflected off the calm waters, or spectacular fall colours along the lakeside hiking trail. Picnic area, pit privies and hiking trail on site. No lifeguards on duty.
A Mobi-Chair is available to reserve by phoning 902-224-2306 or emailing cbinfo@pc.gc.ca. A Mobi-Mat allows for access across the sand.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s operating season is from mid-May to mid-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: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ns/cbreton/activ/baignade-swimming
#KeepitWild
Please be responsible and join with us in caring for our environment. Take your garbage with you, keep wildlife at a safe distance, and stay on designated trails to protect fragile plant life.
Nature, other visitors, and future generations will be thankful for your stewardship.
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Note: Infrastructure improvements in the park may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate your...
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
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Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
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Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Note: Infrastructure improvements in the park may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate ...
Region: Cabot Trail
Note: Infrastructure improvements in the park may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate ...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
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