Cape Breton Highlands National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Nova Scotia, Canada
About Cape Breton Highlands National Park
The park is roughly definable by its two coasts. The western side represents the Acadian culture and the eastern side is much more English, and in fact the park feels like two parks. Most of the publicity shots come from the western portion of the park, although the eastern part is much more visited as it is more accessible. The park was established in 1936 to protect the specific ecosystem contained within. The park is best known for the Cabot Trail. This trails winds its way along the coast with mountains on one side and the water on the other. The access to the park is provided primarily by the coastal road. No viable way of exploring the interior exists, though this is where the highest mountains can be found, including White Hill - the tallest point in Nova Scotia. Iconic Canadia
Top Attractions in Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Cape Breton Highlands National Park:
- ★Black Brook Beach
- ★Broad Cove Mountain Trail
- ★Cape Breton Highlands Links
- ★Clyburn Valley Trail
- ★Fishing Cove Trail
- ★Ingonish Beach
- ★La Bloc Beach
- ★Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge
Where to Eat in Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Arduaine Restaurant and Lounge
- 🍴Cabot Trail Food Market
- 🍴Morrison's
- 🍴Rusty Anchor Restaurant
- 🍴Stanley's Sunset Grill
Where to Stay in Cape Breton Highlands National Park
- 🏨Big Intervale
- 🏨Broad Cove
- 🏨Chéticamp
- 🏨Corney Brook
- 🏨Fishing Cove
- 🏨Ingonish Beach
Cape Breton Highlands National Park Travel Guide Sections
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