Eagle North Canoe & Kayak

Paddle the Clyburn River and the Ingonish lakes with a guide who can tell you what tree you're sitting under. Eagle North runs sea-kayak tours, river paddles, and rentals from a base inside Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

What to expect

• Half-day and full-day guided paddles for all skill levels
• Stable tandem and single kayaks; canoes for the river
• Wildlife-rich routes — eagles, herons, sometimes moose
• Wetsuits and rain gear loaned in cool weather

Don't miss

• The Clyburn River into the Highlands' interior
• A sunset paddle on Freshwater Lake
• The sea-cave route at North Bay if conditions allow

Good to know

• Operates roughly mid-June through mid-October
• Park pass required for some launch points
• Beginners welcome on most tours
• Booking ahead in summer

Pair it with

• A hike on Middle Head before the paddle
• Dinner at the Coastal Restaurant & Pub
• A gondola ride at Cape Smokey