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Irish Cove Provincial Park — attraction in Irish Cove, Cape Breton

Irish Cove Provincial Park

Enjoy a picnic overlooking Bras d'Or Lake at this roadside park near St Peter's, with bird watching and wildlife viewing opportunities.

attraction· Irish Cove, NS · ★ 4.60 (85 reviews)

Irish Cove is a small roadside picnic park on a hill overlooking Bras d’Or Lake on Cape Breton Island (Route 4, 32 km / 20 mi northeast of St Peter’s). Some tables are sheltered. Other park activities include bird watching and observing the area’s wildlife.

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