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Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Nestled along the famous Cabot Trail, the Cape Breton Highlands offers an experience like no other. Here you can become one with nature by walking next to amazing forest creatures, camping next to indescribable views and hiking various trails.

Illustrated map of Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Things to do in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Discover 950 square kilometres of wilderness, travel along the iconic Cabot Trail, and marvel at lush river canyons carved into an ancient plateau.
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North Highlands

Just north of the Cabot Trail is a beautiful corner of Cape Breton Island filled with rugged coast lines, mountains that plunge to the sea and some of the Island’s most colourful characters.

8 Experiences in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park

One of Cape Breton Island’s most enchanting places, where the mountains meet the sea. Discover 950 square kilometres of rugged wilderness, travel along the world-famous Cabot Trail and marvel at lush, forested river canyons carved into an ancient plateau.

 

Packages

Follow your heart on a one-of-a-kind adventure! Make trip planning even easier by taking advantage of packages to pair up some of our Island’s most loved experiences.

Park Canada oTENTiks

Parks Canada’s got you covered with oTENTiks in three beautiful campgrounds: Chéticamp, Ingonish Beach and Broad Cove. Imagine opening up your front door to the wonders of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. You’ll enjoy all the excitement of camping outdoors, but this time with a soft bed and a cozy roof over your head.