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MacKinnon’s Campground — accommodation in Whycocomagh, Cape Breton

MacKinnon’s Campground

Camp on Lake Ainslie at MacKinnon's Campground in Whycocomagh with 21 overnight sites, heated pool, kayak rentals, and daily loon and eagle sightings.

accommodationClosing soon· 9pm· Whycocomagh, NS · ★ 4.80 (104 reviews)

21 overnight sites (E(30-amp),W,Se) + 80 seasonal; 3 rental trailers. Open & wooded family campground on Lake Ainslie; excellent scenery. FT, free showers, DS, fireplaces, laundromat, store, propane, pay phone, ice, tea room, ice cream. Wi-Fi, CBTV in recreation hall, playground, darts, swimming in heated pool & lake, dock; kayak rentals. Daily loon & eagle sightings. Pets on leash.

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