This beautiful rocky coastline is a beautiful sport to sit in and look out over the ocean. The crashing waves and panoramic views make this beach very relaxing and popular for locals and tourists. This beach also makes for a great spot to watch the sunset as the sun continues to fall over the waterfront.
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Cabot Trail
This 298 km highway waves throughout Cape Breton and along the coastline, providing great outlook points over the gulf of St. Lawrence. While you will probably find yourself on this trail at some point throughout your stay, it is worth taking the drive as it takes you through a tour of all the little towns around Niels Harbour.
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- Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0
- (902) 224-2306
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Lakies Head
One gorgeous lookout point just steps from the Cabot trail is Lakies Head. It is a great spot to stop and enjoy the scenery or to take a short walk along the rugged coastline. This sport provides a nice view to the south, and you can see several coastline features from here, including Ingonish Island, Middle Head and Cape Smokey in the distance.
Photo: Doug Kerr, flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS B0C 1K0
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( votes)Chowder House
The Chowder House is a hidden gem on the Cabot Trail. Located at the top of a cliff overlooking the ocean, with spectacular scenery. It is a place where visitors and locals alike can dine on the freshest seafood, from the freshly caught local lobster, crab, and mussels, to steamy bowls of chowder, a treat for all.
Photo: https://www.novascotia.com/eat-drink/taste/the-chowder-house/7456
- 90 Lighthouse Rd, Neils Harbour, NS B0C 1N0
- (902) 336-2463
- https://www.novascotia.com/eat-drink/taste/the-chowder-house/7456
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Dixons Zodiac Seafari
Just 2 minutes off the Cabot trail and along the main strip of Neils Harbour. You can expect a smooth and exhilarating ride on the 733 Hurricane, the same type of vessel used by the Canadian Coast Guard.
On this two-hour tour, you may have frequent encounters with species such as Minke whales, Humpback whales, Pilot whales, fin whales, dolphins, porpoises, sunfish, and seals. You may also see leatherback turtles if you take the tour in August.
- 36 Lighthouse Rd, Dingwall, NS B0C 1G0
- (855) 259-4122
- https://dixonszodiacseafari.com
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( votes)Cape Breton Highlands National Park
As one of Canada’s most enchanting parks, where mountains meet the sea and lush, forested river canyons carve into the ancient plateau, edged by rust-coloured cliffs. There are plenty of great hiking trails, fishing trails and campsites for you to enjoy.
Throughout the park, keep your eyes open for moose, bald eagles, minke or pilot whales breaking through the water.
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- Neils Harbour, NS, B0C 1L0
- (902) 224-2306
- https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ns/cbreton/
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Jack Pine Trail
This 1.8 km loop trail is near Cape Breton Highlands National Park. This is generally considered an easy route and takes an average of 30 minutes to complete. This popular trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running and includes great outlooks over the coastline. If you get lucky, you may run into some wildlife along your journey.
Photo: https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/trails/jack-pine-trail-cape-breton-highlands-national-park/6183
- Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS B0C 1K0
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