Cape Breton Island National Park

Parc national du canada des hautes terres du cap breton is a canadian national park on northern cape breton island in nova scotia the park was the first national park in the atlantic provinces of canada and covers an area of 948 square kilometres 366 sq mi.

Cape breton island national park. Cape breton highlands national park of canada french. We will not be offering otentik or equipped camping sites this year however rv and tent sites are available for advanced booking. Download a printable version of the 2019 visitor guide pdf 18 7 mb for cape breton highlands national park. Camping is available from may 15 to october 25 2020.

Due to covid 19 restrictions parks canada has suspended access to some of our trails and other outdoor settings in cape breton highlands national park until further notice. For a more detailed version refer to the 1 50 000 topographic map of the park or one of the hiking guides available for purchase at le nique nature bookstore. Cape breton highlands national park s hiking trails range from easy strolls to challenging climbs with panoramic views of canyons highlands and seacoasts. Camping is one of the best ways to truly experience and appreciate cape breton highlands national park.

Visit the cape breton highlands national park covid 19 page for updates on park facilities and services. The trails provide a chance to intimately explore the complex habitat of northern cape breton island. Nature doesn t end at the park s boundaries. Cross onto the island via the canso causeway then drive another 2 hours to the park along the cabot trail.

Cape breton island is a 2 5 hour drive from halifax. On july 13 cape breton highlands national park will be accepting new camping reservations for broad cove ingonish beach and chéticamp campgrounds. Cape breton highlands national park ingonish. Hours address cape breton highlands national park reviews.

This is one of the world s most breathtaking drives so take time to enjoy the lush forests and rugged cliff side views as you cruise along the coast. Many surrounding areas boast equally breathtaking trails. A third of the world famous cabot trail winds through cape breton highlands national park renowned for stunning ocean vistas deep cut canyons 26 diverse hiking trails spectacular campsites and glorious sandy beaches. Cape breton highlands national park official name.