You can access the Cape Breton Highlands National Park via Cheticamp on the west side or Ingonish on the east side. Either way you will be on the world-famous Cabot Trail which forms a loop around the park. Go to my Cabot Trail map and use the ‘+’ zoom to get a closer look at the location of the park.
Where is Cape Breton Highlands?
province of Nova Scotia
The Cape Breton Highlands (French: Plateau du Cap-Breton, Scottish Gaelic: Àrd-thalamh Cheap Bhreatainn), commonly called the Highlands, refer to a highland or mountainous plateau across the northern part of Cape Breton Island in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
Do you have to pay to drive through Cape Breton Highlands National Park?
Entry and service fees are charged at most national parks and national historic sites, where revenues are kept to support visitor services and facilities.
Where is the entrance to the Cabot Trail?
The first entry point to the Cabot Trail is to follow the rotary just after the Causeway, towards “Inverness/Cheticamp” on Route 19 (Ceilidh Trail). Travel along the coast past Mabou and Inverness, at Dunvegan turn left on Route 219, follow the coast.
How do I get from Halifax to Cape Breton Highlands?
Cape Breton Island is a 2.5-hour drive from Halifax. Cross onto the island via the Canso Causeway, then drive another 2 hours to the park along the Cabot Trail.
Do you need a park pass to drive the Cabot Trail?
The permit is basically your parking pass at park facilities. If you are spending a day driving the Cabot Trail, I assume you’re making stops at some trails or viewpoints along the way inside the park, so for that day yes you’d need a permit, but not for days you’re just driving from Wreck Cove to Meat Cove.
How long does it take to drive around Cape Breton Island?
approximately five hours
According to the Cabot Trail tourism map, available at Nova Scotia welcome centers and various museums and merchants on Cape Breton Island, the entire Cabot Trail drive takes approximately five hours.
What should I not miss on the Cabot Trail?
Top 10 Scenic Stops Along the Cabot Trail
- Baddeck.
- The Uisge Bàn Falls.
- North River.
- Ingonish Beach.
- Middle Head.
- Meat Cove.
- Pleasant Bay.
- MacIntosh Brook Trail.
How many days should I spend in Cape Breton?
I spent a week in Cape Breton driving along the Cabot Trail and still didn’t have enough time to do everything I wanted! Even though the Cabot Trail is just under 300km, most people recommend spending 3-5 days as there is so much to do.
Can you do Cabot Trail in one day?
You can definitely drive the Cabot Trail in one day. And some people do end up driving the entire trail in one day, finishing the full 185 mile-loop (298 km). But, you’ll likely miss out on some cool hikes and highlights. (It’s better to split the road trip in two!)
Do you have to pay to go on the Cabot Trail?
The trail is best traveled counter clockwise (east side first, up over the top and down the west coast). Part of the Cabot Trail is National Park and you will have to pay a small entrance fee of $3.80 per person. Am I glad I did the drive?
How long should you spend on the Cabot Trail?
The Cabot Trail is well-marked, easy to drive, and filled with tons of attractions. At 298 kilometers (185 miles), it’s ideal for a four-day road trip.
How long is the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton?
The Cabot Trail is a scenic highway on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is a 298 km (185 mi) loop around the northern tip of the island, passing along and through the Cape Breton Highlands and the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Is there a bridge to Cape Breton Island?
The Canso Causeway Swing Bridge, spanning the Canso Canal, connects Cape Breton Island with mainland Nova Scotia. Comprising a two-lane highway and a railway line, the bridge carries a significant volume of vehicular and railway traffic, and is a vital link to Cape Breton Island and Newfoundland.
Is there a ferry from Halifax to Cape Breton?
There is no ferry to Cape Breton. The ferry lands near Pictou and from there you’ll need to drive on to Cape Breton. Depending upon schedules the ferry may slightly shorten your trip, depending upon where you would be in PEI when you are ready to leave. The actual ferry ride time is just over an hour.
How long is the bridge to Cape Breton Island?
This causeway links the island of Cape Breton with the Nova Scotia mainland, across the Canso Strait. The causeway is 1,385 metres long, and fills the Canso Strait to a depth of 65 metres (213 ft) making it the deepest causeway in the world.
Are there bathrooms on the Cabot Trail?
As far as washrooms go along the Cabot Trail, they are located all along the trail at most stops within the national park.
Do you have to pay to go to Ingonish Beach?
A park pass is required for use of all services and facilities in the national park, including beaches.
Are carts allowed at Cabot Cliffs?
Are there golf carts? Both Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs are walking-only courses. We offer carts for people who have genuine mobility-related disabilities.
What is the most beautiful part of Nova Scotia?
To inspire your travels to the East Coast, we want to share what we think are the most beautiful places in Nova Scotia.
- CAPE CHIGNECTO PROVINCIAL PARK.
- BURNTCOAT HEAD PARK.
- EASTERN SHORE.
- CRESCENT BEACH.
- CAPE FORCHU LIGHTHOUSE.
- UISGE BAN PROVINCIAL PARK.
- INGONISH BEACH.
- HALIFAX WATERFRONT.
What is the most visited place in Nova Scotia?
The Top 10 Attractions in Nova Scotia
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada.
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
- Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site.
- Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse.
- The Cabot Trail.
- Old Town Lunenburg.
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk.
- The Skyline Trail.