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Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Ingonish, Nova Scotia B0C 1L0, Canada
902 224 2306
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Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Ingonish
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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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

The scenery was spectacular. Many good hiking trails and at least the ones we hiked were well maintained. Opportunities to walk the coastline and the highlands. We did not stay overnight in the park but while there for two days we had no trouble finding restrooms or picnic sights. Stop at a visitor center (one at Cheticamp and at Ingonish... More

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mid West, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

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Crown Point, Indiana
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30 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

This is such a beautiful area that I'm sure the entire park is worth spending days in; however, since we were on tour, we only got to see the Bog, but it was very interesting to see the wetlands and the different types of plants and flowers.

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Madison, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Visit jack pine trail the coastal loop,at black brook cove,the one on the coast andMacIntosh brook trail. These are not to be missed. Also stop at middle head at the keltic for a hike. These places defy words. Go and hike!

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Maugerville NB
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

I was amazed at the view and the only thing I disliked about the National Park was the fact that I was so excited seeing the Moos walk out in front of us that I forgot to take a photo. I give Cape Breton Highlands National Park a 10 out of 10.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

The national park is breath taking, everyone should visit and see this beautiful land of ours. Proud to be a Canadian !!

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Winnipeg, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I love the towns and shops and the amazing hiking trails. A must-see for all Canadians. What a beautiful place with it's rocky cliffs and rolling green hills.

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

The National Park is gorgeous. Lots of hiking trails of various distances and difficulty available and quite clearly marked. As we climbed in the park we were surprised to see quite a bit of snow still in the highlands. The views are just stunning. Great place to have to go back to again!

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Edmonton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

The far north points of Cape Breton left me breathless. I had no idea what to expect upon arrival but was stunned with the amazing views, cliffs, mountains (yes...mountains....and as an Alberta girl, I was surprised to say that!), beaches and lovely towns. Worth a trip for sure.... Note....it doesn't look far on the map but the roads have low... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The Cape Breton Highlands National Park has so much to offer. There is the Cabot Trail - a dream road. The sandy beaches on the east side are excellent for a swim. Then there are a lot of great hiking trails. Here my favorites: Skyline, Coastal and Franey. There are beautiful picnic areas too. One must not forget the flora... More

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