6 days in Cape Breton Island Itinerary

6 days in Cape Breton Island Itinerary

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Start: Halifax
Fly to Sydney, Ferry to Jersey Cove, NS
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Ingonish
— 2 nights
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Drive to Jersey Cove, NS, Ferry to Englishtown, NS, Drive to Sydney
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Sydney
— 3 nights
Drive
End: Halifax
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Ingonish

— 2 nights
Cape Breton Highlands National Park ©
Nestled on a cozy harbor surrounded by green forests, the coastal town of Ingonish serves as the perfect coastal retreat for those after a quiet getaway.
Get outdoors at Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Middle Head Trail. Explore Ingonish's surroundings by going to Coastal Trail (in Neils Harbour), Dingwall Harbour (in Dingwall) and Indian Brook (Colouratura Art Gallery & Leather Works by Jolene). Next up on the itinerary: admire all the interesting features of Cabot Trail, hike along White Point Hiking Trail, make a trip to Bog Trail, and stroll through Warren Lake Trail.

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Halifax to Ingonish is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Halifax in April, expect nights in Ingonish to be about the same, around -2°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to travel to Sydney.

Things to do in Ingonish

Parks · Outdoors · Trails · Nature

Side Trips

Cape Breton Island, Indian Brook, Coastal Trail, Dingwall Harbour
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Highlights from your trip
Cape Breton Highlands National Park ©
Must see
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
4.8
Cabot Trail ©
Scenic Drive
Cabot Trail
4.6
Middle Head Trail ©
Hiking Trail
Middle Head Trail
4.7
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Sydney

— 3 nights
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site ©
Sydney is a population centre and former city in Nova Scotia, Canada. Step out of the city life by going to Ski Ben Eoin and Coxheath Hills and Trails. Explore Sydney's surroundings by going to Baddeck (Baadeck Yarns, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, &more) and Louisbourg (Louisbourg Lighthouse, Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, &more). Next up on the itinerary: browse the exhibits of Cape Breton Miners' Museum, walk around Petersfield Provincial Park, and don't miss a visit to The Big Fiddle.

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Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Ingonish to Sydney takes 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 6°C in April, and nighttime lows around -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can travel back home.

Things to do in Sydney

Parks · Historic Sites · Museums · Outdoors

Side Trips

Baddeck, Louisbourg, Cape Breton Miners' Museum, Ski Ben Eoin
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Highlights from your trip
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site ©
Must see
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
4.5
Uisge Ban Falls ©
Waterfall
Uisge Ban Falls
4.5
Ski Ben Eoin ©
Ski Area
Ski Ben Eoin
4.4
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Cape Breton Island travel guide

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Historic Sites · Scenic Drive · Hiking Trails
Encompassing a fifth of Nova Scotia's land area, Cape Breton Island supports a thriving tourism sector with its blend of cultural, historical, and natural attractions. In addition to several small towns with a strong sense of community, popular places to visit on Cape Breton Island include the largest national park in the Maritime provinces. Sheltering many iconic Canadian animals, the park contains the scenic Cabot Trail, drawing nearly half a million annual cyclists, walkers, and drivers. Epic natural scenery keeps most visitors outdoors during their Cape Breton Island vacation, but this destination also boasts several major indoor attractions, like a world-famous whiskey distillery and a reconstructed 18th-century fortress.