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From the Canso Causeway, take the TransCanada Highway (Hwy 105) to the Englishtown Ferry. Once across, follow the Cabot Trail over Cape Smokey to Ingonish. |
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Ingonish Locator Map |
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- • Seascape Coastal Retreat (web site link)
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Situated on the Cabot Trail in Ingonish, Nova Scotia -
at the heart of the Cape Breton Highlands,
Seascape Coastal Retreat occupies its own promontory in Ingonish North Bay and as such, benefits from the best Ingonish has to offer - beautiful vistas of mountains, sea and rocky headlands. ( SEE THE VIEW)
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As Summer brings back the sand swept away by winter storms to the beach, puffy clouds once again sail above the waters surrounding Keltic Lodge peninsula and Ingonish Island. Cape Smokey beyond is the dramatic background for most seaward views. It would be hard to conceive of a more ideal location for its 10 cabins, restaurant and spectacular gardens
The restaurant, ably managed by the Chef-owner, provides a local gourmet opportunity, enhanced by the fine wines in their cellar, and attentively served by well trained staff. Fresh local seafood is a consistent menu item as are freshly picked vegetables from the property's gardens. ( VIEW GARDEN)
- • Ingonish Chalets! (web site link)
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Located just 4 miles from the Highlands Park, this charming hospitality entity has 10 cozy pine chalets of various sizes and configurations. Golf packages are available in season. This is a long established business with a good reputation. Being personally acquainted with the owner, we can recommend Ingonish Chalet management and know you will have a lovely stay.
- • Dino's One Stop (photo link)
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Located on the Cabot Trail, on the border of the Highlands National Park, and up the hill from a large Park Camping Beach, DINO's has been a landmark for travelers and locals since 1963. It has a large number of trailer hook-ups and a large convenience store. ( VIEW GROUND PLAN) Their facilities include tenting, laundry, groceries, ice grills, picnic tables, horseshoes and play equipment. This is one of the very few businesses in Ingonish that is open year-round - FYI snow mobilers. Dino's doesn't have a web site, but here is their contact information:
Phone: (902)285-2614
Fax: (902)285-2614
- • The Keltic Lodge (web site link)
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Situated high on a cliff surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and a view of majestic Cape Smokey rising out of the sea, Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa, est. 1940, is the premiere destination in Ingonish. Comfortable accommodations are offered in the historic Main Lodge, the Inn at Keltic and in cozy two or four-bedroom cottages with fireplaces and verandas, totaling 105 guestrooms. Facilities include a heated outdoor pool. The property also offers two restaurants. The bar features nightly entertainment. Absolutely gorgeous location. ( VIEW LODGE PHOTO) ( MORE PHOTOS)
- • Seabreeze Motel and Cottages (web page link)
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This large tourist destination overlooks the ocean and is quite near a sandy beach. There are 8 cottages, 4 chalets, 1 mini-home, 1 6-unit motel, and an office building with laundry and other utilities. ( PHOTO OF SEABREEZE) ( SEE THEIR OCEAN VIEW).
- • Glenghorm Beach Resort
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 Ski Cape Smokey-
It's among the region's best hills, with a variety of runs from beginners, to double diamond glade runs, and is rich in breathtaking vistas.
- The Highland Links Golf Course
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Considered by many to be the number one public golf course in Canada (and recently voted as such in major golf magazines) with a 5 star rating. Ranked 57th in the world. Viewing the terrain of the course gives a good sense of the geography of the area.
- Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada
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Government of Canada web site. Details nearby Highlands which cover 950 square kilometers,
about 20% of northern Cape Breton. It is the largest protected
wilderness area in Nova Scotia and is an outstanding Canadian landscape.
- Cape Breton Highlands
- More info about this incredible park.
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HIKING & NATURE WALKS: Something for everyone, from a rugged and challenging wilderness hike, to a gentle walk along a picturesque river bank or a secluded sandy beach. Whales and seals can often be seen playing in coastal waters. Eagles and seabirds hunt for food where the sand and sea meet. In the forests, there are moose, deer and smaller woodland creatures. Early in the season, you might even spot a LADY SLIPPER.
KAYAKING: Beautiful bays filled with small islands and inland lakes provide a wonderful environment for this water sport. There are safe spots and challenging waters so both the beginner and the expert can enjoy this activity.
BEACHES: There are many unspoiled beaches nearby from Ingonish Beach itself to Cabot's Landing to the North and Wreck Cove to the South.
GOLF: The Highlands Links golf course, just 10 minutes away, has recently been voted the top course in Canada. With its breathtaking ocean and woodland scenery and challenging track, it is a major drawing card of the area.
WHALE WATCHING: Two and a half hour tours usually provide regular sightings of Minke, Pilot, Fin and sometimes Humpback Whales. Also seen often are seals, turtles and many varieties of seabirds. The whale watching tours leave from Ingonish South Harbour.
Tennis, fishing, and sightseeing tours are all available close by.
Photo slideshows with large photographs of area scenery:
More photos are interspersed throughout the "Tours with Tom" slideshows located on the ABOUT CAPE BRETON page. You can find them by reading the list of locales attributed in each slide show.
 72 Pages of Photos of the Highlands National Park & Ingonish
- LANDMARK PROPERTIES IN INGONISH:
- • Ingonish Island
• Redhead Peninsula
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