A campground perched on the edge of a rocky cliff.

Cape North Area

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Discover some of the best views of the Cape Breton Highlands mountain range while travelling throughout the area that locals refer to as the “Top of the Island”. Stretching from Neil’s Harbour through Smelt Brook, White Point, and South Harbour to Dingwall, Cape North, Aspy Bay, Bay St. Lawrence and onto Meat Cove, you’ll experience incredible views and friendly communities all along your travels north of the the Cabot Trail at the top of Cape Breton Island.

Visit the location where John Cabot first landed in Cape Breton, watch for whales on a whale watching boat tour, kayak the calm ocean harbours and inlets or hike and mountain bike on rugged mountain trails with an experienced guide. In the winter months, take part in full moon cross country skiing group-led events at the area’s nordic ski facility.

Don't Miss Activities in the Cape North Area

Cabot Trail Adventures & Eagle North Kayak

Choose from a variety of guided or self-guided day tour activities, such as biking, hiking, and sea kayaking
Watch for local wildlife, such as moose, eagles, seabirds, seals, and whales
Take advantage of guided cross-country snowshoe tours during the winter months

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Cabots Landing Provincial Park

Formerly a launching site for Mi’kmaq to paddle to Newfoundland, the park has a National Historic Site cairn commemorating the landfall of Italian explorer, John Cabot
Park includes a picnic site with picnic tables in the park’s open field and a long, sandy beach
Enjoy the views of the steep face of the Pollet’s Cove-Aspy Fault Wilderness Area. and is a popular rest stop for kayakers, hikers and bicyclists travelling the northern coast of Cape Breton

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Whale Watching

Offering 2 hour Zodiac whale tours, Capt. Cox’s Whale and Bird Watch offers customers whale watching and views of sea caves, waterfalls, and more
Equipped with a hydrophone so you can hear whales, take a tour with Dixons Zodiac Seafari‘s to look for everything from bald eagles to whales and more
Hop aboard Oshan Whale Watch‘s 42-foot, hydrophone-equipped boat to whale watch along the rugged coastline. Whale sightings guaranteed!

Whale Watching

Top of the Island Camping

Overlooking Aspy Bay, Hideaway Campground & Oyster Market is a family friendly campground close to beaches and trails. Experience fresh Aspy Bay Oysters produced nearby
Take in the magnificent views from all 30 unserviced campsites and four camp cabins at the Meat Cove Campground. Walk on the beach, go kayaking, and explore trails nearby
Big Intervale Campground is a small National Park campground with 5 unserviced campsites, located beside the Aspy River near Cape North

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North Highlands Nordic Cross-Country Ski Facility

Located in Cape North on the Cabot Trail, locals and visitors enjoy over 10 km of trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter walking trails in the wintertime
Facilities include a waxing room, instructional clinics, and rentals (skis, snowshoes)
Monthly events such as moonlit skiing and moonless snowshoeing are open to all

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