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.

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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TNT Outdoor Adventures Inc.

Explore Cape Breton’s extensive trail network with TNT Outdoor Adventures. Discover breathtaking look-offs, beautiful waterfalls, and unique…

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Lone Shieling Trail

Featuring 400-year-old sugar maple trees, the Grande Anse Valley is one of the largest old-growth hardwood forests in the Maritimes. As one of the…

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Beulach Ban Falls

Waterfall Season Select!

Beulach Ban Falls…

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Bog Trail

In keeping with Parks Canada’s mandate to protect the natural environment, a boardwalk keeps your feet dry as you walk while preventing you from…

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Black Brook Beach and Still Brook Falls

Note: Infrastructure improvements in the park may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate your…

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La Bloc Beach

Connect with nature and local history with a visit to La Bloc Beach. Explore the pebbly shoreline, take a dip in the warm gulf waters, or savour a…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mi’kmaw Interpretive Centre

Share stories, celebrate traditions, and explore cultural connections.

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Stay at the Inverary Resort

Inverary Resort is proud to call Baddeck home. It's the start and end of the Cabot Trail. Our 11-acre waterfront resort offers kayaking, paddleboarding, and pontoon boat fun. Enjoy local cuisine at ou

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Acoustic Roots Festival

The Acoustic Roots Festival offers a variety of music including country, folk, celtic, blues and bluegrass. The event features some of the best in East Coast music, August 30th-September 1st.

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The Ultimate Nova Scotia Road Trip: Cabot Trail Discovery Tour

An intimate and personalized experience, led by knowledgeable local guides who will take you to "off the beaten path" locations you won't find in the guidebooks.

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Baddeck Lobster Suppers

Offering wonderful stories to share, and fresh local seafood to savor! Try locally fished hard shelled lobster, fire planked salmon, local snow crab or AAA strip loin steak.

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Picnic and Paddle at St. Peters Canal

Discover St. Peters Canal, where the Atlantic meets Bras D'or Lake. Paddle the historic Mi'kmaw route with rentals from Canal Landing. Enjoy a Parks Canada Perfect Picnic & watch boats at the lockage.

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