Destination Cape Smokey
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Cape Smokey, a year-round mountain playground where land meets sea and your ultimate getaway awaits and welcomes you to choose your own...
Skiing and Snowboarding
Shred powder while overlooking Canada’s only inland ocean. Bound down Nova Scotia’s tallest alpine peak, high above the North Atlantic. Here, mountain meets ocean—literally. Come face to face highland peaks and ocean views at Cape Breton Island’s two downhill ski facilities: Ski Ben Eoin and Ski Cape Smokey. Bring your own gear or pack light and rent on site.
Plan your Ski Trip with more information on ‘5 Places To Strap on Your Skis’!
Skiing and Snowboarding
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Backcountry Suites & Storage
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
Adventure awaits, and so does your perfect storage solution! Backcountry Suites and Storage offers secure, heated, and air-conditioned unit...
Gondola at Cape Smokey
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Where the mountain meets the ocean, your adventure waits! Ride Atlantic Canada’s first gondola to the top of Cape Smokey to exp...
Ski Ben Eoin
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Ben Eoin & East Bay Area
11 runs: longest run 1300 m (4200 ft). Vertical rise: 149 m (490 ft). Lifts: 1 carpet lift, 1 quad chair. Alpine skiing; night skiing; ski s...
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Winter Accommodations
Not even the cold can dull the warmth of our Island. Embrace winter with a snowy farm stay or escape to an authentic Mongolian yurt set in the vast wilderness of the Cabot Trail.
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Winter Eats
Cozy up for an après ski ale alongside the Bras d’Or Lake. Defrost over a steaming bowl of fresh chowder. Tuck into a hearty Dutch Pannekoek (pancake) before embarking on a wintery trek across the Cabot Trail. The air may might be chilly but our winter hospitality is warm.
3 Days on the Slopes!
Go on an epic winter adventure this year. Hit the slopes at Ski Ben Eoin and Ski Cape Smokey as you make fun pit stops along the way.
Locals Know Blogs
5 Places To Strap On Your Skis on Cape Breton Island
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Calling all Skiing enthusiasts! We just picked up our winter passes and are ready to strap on the skis and hit the slopes at these 5 fun places.
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Where To Eat This Winter
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There is nothing worse than showing up at your favourite restaurant only to see that it is closed! Give our blog a read to find the latest information regarding where to eat and who is open this snowy season.
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Warm Up to Winter: Fireplace Edition
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Brr! It sure is cold out there, warm up with our Fireplace Edition and learn where all the hottest fireplaces are across the island.
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A Winter Getaway on Cape Breton Island
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Have you wanted to take a weekend trip to Cape Breton in the winter but don’t know where to start? Here's an itinerary from our ambassador Kyler's visit to Cape Breton Island to help guide you on your next Cape Breton Island adventure!
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