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Mountain Vista Seaside Campground

Small oceanfront campground on the Bras d'Or Scenic Drive.

A compact, family-friendly oceanfront campground in Big Bras d'Or, central to the Cabot Trail, Baddeck and the Newfoundland ferry.

Sites & amenities

12 sites: 5 with electrical and water, 7 unserviced. Flush toilets, showers, fire pits, wood for sale, laundromat, free Wi-Fi, small canteen/gift shop, flower gardens, playground with basketball court and horseshoes. Gravel beach for swimming and beachcombing.

Best for

Travellers wanting a quiet, low-key alternative to the big highway parks. Small and mid-sized RVs.

Park & access

Reservations 1-800-661-6680. Season April 20 – October 15.

Combine it with

Bird Island boat tours (puffins!), Cabot Trail (20 min), Baddeck (35 min) and the Newfoundland ferry (20 min).

Getting there

Reservations 1-800-661-6680.

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