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Before you go
Your trip to Ingonish.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Ingonish – Nova Scotia Destination Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail (Canada): Baddeck; Chéticamp; Ingonish about 435 km from Halifax
How to get there
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J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport (YQY) Sydney · 120 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By the Cabot Trail, about 95 km from Baddeck along the east coast, or about 110 km from Chéticamp crossing the park.
How many days
One day for Middle Head and the beach; two days to do more hikes and the northern stretch of the road.
When to go
July to September for the beach, when the water is less cold; until early October for hikes and the fall colors.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The communities are spread along the road and the trails are a few kilometers apart.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Ingonish
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Morning
Middle Head Trail
Walk the Middle Head Trail to the tip of the peninsula, between the two bays.
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Afternoon
Ingonish Beach
Spend the afternoon at Ingonish Beach, with the ocean on one side and the freshwater lake on the other.
2 days in Ingonish
Day 1
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All day
Middle Head and the beach
Combine the Middle Head hike in the morning with Ingonish Beach in the afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
Park’s north coast
Drive the Cabot Trail up to Neils Harbour and Pleasant Bay, stopping at viewpoints and short trails.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ingonish?
On the east coast of Cape Breton, on the Cabot Trail, at the eastern entrance to Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Can you swim at Ingonish?
Yes, at Ingonish Beach, either in the ocean or in the adjacent freshwater lake. The ocean water is usually cold even in summer.
Does Ingonish have a park visitor centre?
Yes, Parks Canada has an information centre at the park’s eastern entrance, at Ingonish Beach.
How long from Ingonish to Chéticamp?
About 110 km via the Cabot Trail across the park, roughly a 2-hour drive without stops.