Cape Smokey Gondola & Adventure Park

Year-round gondola, zipline, and mountain bike park on the cliffs above Ingonish Ferry. The gondola alone is worth the stop — eight minutes up to a 360-degree view of the Atlantic, the Highlands, and Ingonish Beach far below.

What to expect

• Modern gondola cabins running summer through ski season
• Top-of-mountain platforms, short walking trails, and a small café
• Zipline and downhill bike park for the more adventurous
• Big crowds on clear days — go early or late

Don't miss

• The summit viewing deck on a blue-sky afternoon
• Sunrise rides, where they offer them
• The zipline run for those with the nerve

Good to know

• Open most of the year; reduced hours in shoulder seasons
• Bring a layer — the summit is noticeably cooler
• Wheelchair access to the gondola and main viewing area
• Ample parking; busy in fall colours

Pair it with

• A swim at Ingonish Beach on a warm day
• Dinner at the Coastal Restaurant & Pub
• A round at Highlands Links if you've got the clubs