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Aspy Trail
Open until 11:59pm
Aspy Trail
attraction· Ingonish· ★ 4.3 (28)

Hike the moderate-to-difficult Aspy Trail through regenerated Acadian forest near Ingonish, a 9.6 km…

Open until 11:59pm
Buchanan Memorial Community Health Centre
service· Neils Harbour· ★ 5.0 (4)

Northernmost hospital on the Cabot Trail — 10-bed acute care plus 24/7 ER.

Cape Breton Anderson House
Open until 11:59pm
Cape Breton Anderson House
accommodation· Dingwall

Book this ocean-view vacation rental in White Point with 3 bedrooms, fireplace, and a 500-sq-ft balc…

Clyburn Trail
Open until 11:59pm
Clyburn Trail
attraction· Ingonish Beach· ★ 3.0 (5)

Hike the scenic 8.1 km Clyburn Valley Trail through hardwood forest, past an old gold mine, and alon…

Franey Trail
Open until 11:59pm
Franey Trail
attraction· Ingonish· ★ 4.8 (172)

Hike Franey Trail in Ingonish for 360° views of the Clyburn Brook canyon, Atlantic coastline, and dr…

Freshwater Lake Look-off Trail
Open until 11:59pm
Freshwater Lake Look-off Trail
attraction· Ingonish Beach· ★ 4.8 (27)

Hike the steep 0.3 km Freshwater Lake Look-off Trail in Ingonish for panoramic views of Ingonish Bea…

Freshwater Lake Trail – Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Open until 11:59pm
Freshwater Lake Trail – Cape Breton Highlands National Park
accommodation· Ingonish Beach· ★ 4.9 (44)

Hike the easy 1.7 km Freshwater Lake Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park near Ingonish Beac…

Ingonish Beach and Freshwater Lake
Open until 11:59pm
Ingonish Beach and Freshwater Lake
attraction· Ingonish Beach· ★ 4.9 (44)

Swim in ocean saltwater at Ingonish Beach or Freshwater Lake, then enjoy playgrounds, trails, and pi…

Jack Pine Trail
Open until 11:59pm
Jack Pine Trail
attraction· Ingonish· ★ 4.8 (61)

Hike the easy 2.3 km Jack Pine Trail loop in Cape Breton Highlands National Park near Ingonish, feat…

Little Brook Cottages
Open until 11:59pm
Little Brook Cottages
accommodation· Dingwall· ★ 4.8 (9)

Book a cottage stay at Little Brook Cottages in Dingwall on Cape Breton's Cabot Trail with scenic su…

Maple Ridge Cabins
Open until 11:59pm
Maple Ridge Cabins
accommodation· Dingwall· ★ 5.0 (51)

Stay in cozy pet-friendly cabins in the Cape Breton Highlands near Cabot Trail, offering year-round …

Mica Hill Trail
Open until 11:59pm
Mica Hill Trail
attraction· Ingonish· ★ 4.7 (19)

Hike the 7.9 km Mica Hill Trail in Cape Breton's Highlands to windswept plateaus with 360° views, mi…

Middle Head Trail
Open until 11:59pm
Middle Head Trail
attraction· Ingonish Beach· ★ 4.8 (202)

Hike the 5.3 km Middle Head Trail in Ingonish to dramatic coastal cliffs with Atlantic views, seabir…

Glenghorm Resort
Open until 11pm
Glenghorm Resort
accommodation· Ingonish Beach· ★ 3.6 (340)

Stay at Glenghorm Resort on 20 acres in Ingonish with private beach access, near Cape Breton Highlan…

Open until 10pm
Blue Bayou Resort
accommodation· South Harbour· ★ 4.2 (200)

Glamping domes & cottages near Cape North

Knotty Pine Cottages- Winter Special
Open until 9:30pm
Knotty Pine Cottages- Winter Special
attraction· Ingonish Beach· ★ 4.4 (409)

Book waterfront cottages on Ingonish Bay with 1-2 bedrooms, full amenities, and 15% off group rates.…

Open until 9pm
Markland Coastal Beach Cottages
accommodation· Dingwall· ★ 4.8 (316)

Pine-built oceanfront cottages on a private beach at the top of Cape Breton.

Keltic Express Zodiac Adventures
Open until 8:30pm
Keltic Express Zodiac Adventures
attraction· Ingonish· ★ 4.4 (149)

Speed along the Cabot Trail near Ingonish on a zodiac tour seeking whales, dolphins, puffins, and ea…

Doucette’s Market & Eatery
Open until 8pm
Doucette’s Market & Eatery
restaurant· Ingonish Beach· ★ 4.4 (202)

Enjoy fresh local meals at Doucette's Market & Eatery in Ingonish Beach, featuring a cozy eatery, ma…

Open until 7:30pm
Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort
accommodation· Indian Brook· ★ 4.0 (428)

Yurts, cabins, and a guided experience deep in the Highlands.

Dixon’s Zodiac Seafari Whale & Coastal Tours
Open until 7:30pm
Dixon’s Zodiac Seafari Whale & Coastal Tours
attraction· Neils Harbour· ★ 4.4 (77)

Join a whale watching tour from Neil's Harbour to spot fin, humpback, and minke whales, plus bald ea…

Lantern Hill & Hollow
Open until 7pm
Lantern Hill & Hollow
accommodation· Ingonish Beach· ★ 4.8 (111)

Stay at this enchanting beachfront property in Ingonish with 4 guest rooms and 6 cottages on a priva…

Cabot Trail Food Market
Open until 6pm
Cabot Trail Food Market
restaurant· Dingwall· ★ 4.1 (221)

Shop and dine at Cabot Trail Food Market in Dingwall—order fresh pizza, cheeseburger platters, and m…

Arts North
Open until 5pm
Arts North
attraction· Cape North· ★ 4.3 (46)

Explore curated Cape Breton crafts at Arts North, a consignment gallery near Cape North featuring po…

Cabot Trail Adventures
Open until 5pm
Cabot Trail Adventures
attraction· Dingwall· ★ 4.9 (168)

Rent kayaks, canoes, and SUPs in Dingwall, or join a guided sea kayak tour along Northern Cape Breto…

Capt. Cox’s Whale and Bird Watch
Open until 5pm
Capt. Cox’s Whale and Bird Watch
attraction· Bay Saint Lawrence· ★ 4.8 (365)

Book a 2-hour Zodiac whale watching tour from Bay Saint Lawrence to spot humpbacks, minkes, seals, a…

CQ Vacation Home Ingonish Beach
Open until 5pm
CQ Vacation Home Ingonish Beach
accommodation· Ingonish Beach· ★ 5.0 (1)

Relax at this luxurious vacation home in Ingonish Beach with wrap-around deck views, full kitchen, a…

Ingonish Freshmart
Open until 5pm
Ingonish Freshmart
restaurant· Ingonish· ★ 4.3 (142)

Shop for groceries, fresh meat, and produce at Ingonish Freshmart on the Cabot Trail, open 7 days a …

Ingonish Whalewatching Tours
Open until 5pm
Ingonish Whalewatching Tours
attraction· Ingonish Beach· ★ 4.3 (89)

Witness majestic whales in their natural habitat on a guided tour from Ingonish Beach, with expert i…

North Shore Woodsmiths
Open until 5pm
North Shore Woodsmiths
attraction· Englishtown· ★ 4.3 (7)

Explore handcrafted wooden art and functional pieces made from local Cape Breton woods by master cra…

Oshan Whale Watch
Open until 5pm
Oshan Whale Watch
tour· Bay St. Lawrence· ★ 4.8 (365)

Northern tip whale watching adventures

Wild Cape Breton Adventures
Open until 5pm
Wild Cape Breton Adventures
tour· Ingonish· ★ 4.9 (39)

Hiking and naturalist tours

Destination Cape Smokey
Open until 4:20pm
Destination Cape Smokey
attraction· Ingonish Beach· ★ 2.8 (8)

Ski Atlantic Canada's only ski-to-ocean destination at Cape Smokey in Ingonish, featuring year-round…

Gondola at Cape Smokey
Open until 4:20pm
Gondola at Cape Smokey
attraction· Ingonish Beach· ★ 2.8 (8)

Ride Atlantic Canada's first gondola to the top of Cape Smokey in Ingonish Beach for panoramic Cabot…

Groovy Goat Farm & Soap Company
Open until 4pm
Groovy Goat Farm & Soap Company
attraction· Ingonish· ★ 4.8 (302)

Tour a family goat farm in Ingonish on the Cabot Trail, meet playful goats, and shop handcrafted goa…

Ingonish Chalets
Open until 4pm
Ingonish Chalets
accommodation· Ingonish Beach· ★ 4.5 (216)

Book a cozy cabin retreat in Ingonish near Highlands National Park with pet-friendly accommodations …

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