Pleasant Bay

The Rusty Anchor

Lobster rolls, ocean view, and the perfect mid-Cabot-Trail lunch stop.

Rusty Anchor Restaurant

Enjoy fresh lobster rolls and fish n chips at Rusty Anchor, a scenic Cabot Trail restaurant in Pleasant Bay with stunning views.

MidTrail Motel

Stay at MidTrail Motel in Pleasant Bay with 20 oceanfront units, private beach, restaurant, and whale watching opportunities on 30 acres overlooking the harbo

Mountainview Motel & Restaurant

Stay at Mountainview Motel & Restaurant in Pleasant Bay with motel units, cottages, and a licensed dining room open 7am–9pm on the Cabot Trail.

Lone Shieling Trail

Hike the easy 0.6 km Lone Shieling Trail through old-growth Acadian forest and discover a Scottish crofter's hut replica in Cape Breton's Grande Anse Valley.

Pleasant Bay Whale Watching

Join an intimate whale watching tour in Pleasant Bay and spot whales, dolphins, and marine wildlife with an experienced captain on a 1.5-2 hour coastal advent

True North Destinations

Luxury geodesic domes with private hot tubs in Pleasant Bay

Whale Interpretive Centre

Explore an interactive museum in Pleasant Bay dedicated to whales and porpoises of the Maritime provinces, featuring live exhibits, a 3D pilot whale replica,

MacIntosh Brook Falls Trail

Hike the easy 1.7 km MacIntosh Brook Falls Trail in Pleasant Bay through old growth Acadian forest to a picturesque waterfall in 30-45 minutes.

Highland Breeze Accommodations

Stay at this chalet-style home in Pleasant Bay with 3 units, outdoor hot tub, pool, and complimentary whale centre passes included.

MacIntosh Brook Campground

Camp in Cape Breton Highlands National Park's Grande Anse Valley near Pleasant Bay with 10 unserviced sites, hiking trails, and EV charging stations.

The Poplar B&B Plus Cottages

Stay at this 4-star bed & breakfast and cottages on the Cabot Trail in Pleasant Bay, steps from Cape Breton Highlands National Park with mountain sunrise view

Benjie’s Lake Trail

Hike the 3 km Benjie's Lake Trail on French Mountain's boreal plateau in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, spotting moose and northern birds.

Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge Trail

Hike the 8.8 km Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge Trail in Pleasant Bay to discover Acadian history, ocean views, and a final lookoff overlooking Presqu'île and th

Fishing Cove Trail

Hike 12 km down MacKenzie Mountain to a remote ocean cove and historic Scottish fishing community site in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Robert’s Mountain Trail

Hike the 3.9km Robert's Mountain Trail near Pleasant Bay for scenic views and nature walks suitable for all skill levels.

Captain Mark's Whale & Seal Cruise

Family-run whale watching since 1992

Polletts Cove Trail

Demanding 16-km wilderness hike to a roadless meadow-and-beach valley north of the national park.

Lone Shieling Trail

Tiny loop through 350-year-old maples to a replica Scottish crofter's hut.

MacIntosh Brook Trail

Flat streamside walk through tall hardwoods to a small waterfall.

Baddeck

Cape North

Chéticamp

Dingwall

Englishtown

Ingonish

Margaree Forks

Neil's Harbour

St. Ann's