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Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Igonish Beach, Ingonish, Nova Scotia B0C 1L0, Canada
902 224 2306
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Ingonish
5.0 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: National Parks
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Driving, Camping, Hiking
Traveller Description: Cheticamp is a simple Acadian fishing village at the gateway to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The restaurants aren't fancy and aren't... more »
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Cape Breton Island, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

did the highline trail it was beautiful. there are so many beautiful places to stop and view. Take in some whale watching for a swim in the ocean More

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derbyshire
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

If you like scenery fresh air and good walks with plentiful bird life this place is definitely for you. More

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Sydney, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

Its absolutely breathless !!! the scenic views, the trails, its nature at its best !!! More

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Sydney, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
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Two dozen well-maintained hiking trails. We saw moose on Skyline. Broad Cove is best tenting/trailer site. Includes a river running into the ocean. Beach is wow factor but not great for swimming. Drive twenty minutes to either Ingonish beach or Black Brook for dip. Ocean is cool until AT LEAST mid-July. The park works hard to preserve its natural state.... More

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Halifax, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

This is an amazing drive especially in the autumn season when the leaves are turning. Take at least 2 days so you can stop and enjoy the view. More

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Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Serene and awe inspiring. The road through the park was narrow and winding but lots of pull off stops to break and take a long look. Watch for moose on the road though. More

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cheticamp
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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If you love nature with a twist, the Skyline is the hiking place to be. You are high above the ocean looking down at the whales below from a shear cliff at some points on both sides of you. You never know at what point you will have to give way to that moose using the same trail on the... More

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Sydney, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

lots to do, beautiful scenery, and a lovely drive, worthwhile doing More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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The park was really spectacular. In addition to the Skyline trail - which is the most famous, I recommend the Acadian trail near Cheticamp. A ranger helped give us advice about which trails to hike and was spot-on with this recommendation. It starts out through the woods and is a little steep at the beginning - but not nearly as... More

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Halifax, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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Went camping here and it was fabulous! Can't wait to go back! It is definitely in my plans for next summer... More

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