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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Dixon’s Zodiac Seafari Whale & Coastal Tours
Open until 7pm
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…

Arts North
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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
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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
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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…

Ingonish Whalewatching Tours
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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…

Jigging Cove Trail
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Jigging Cove Trail
attraction· Neils Harbour· ★ 4.0 (11)

Hike the easy 2.15 km Jigging Cove Trail along a scenic lake in Cape Breton's Acadian forest, perfec…

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