Weekly Activities - 28 June to 31 August 2013
Be sure to also check out our Special Events menu, featuring an array of activities taking place throughout the summer in Cape Breton Highlands National Park!
Every Day
Middle Head Hike
Middle Head Hike
Hike begins at Middle Head trailhead -
10 a.m.Be inspired by the beauty of the coastline on a 4 km interpretive hike along the stunning, rugged Middle Head Peninsula, home of the Keltic Lodge and
Highlands Links golf course.
Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours
Park Interpreters Out and About Look for park interpreters on popular trails and at viewpoints around the Cabot Trail to discover more about whales, moose, coastal life and many other aspects of the park. Quench your curiosity and seek answers to your questions at various locations, including:
Sunday
Skyline Sunset Hike (bilingual)
Skyline trailhead
Two hours before sunset Immerse yourself in nature's masterpiece where the mountains truly meet the sea. You will be led through the boreal forest to witness a breathtaking sunset over the Atlantic Ocean 400 metres below. Don't forget your camera: bald eagles, moose and whales often make an appearance.
Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours
Distance: 7.5 km (4.7 miles) return. The trail is suitable for most fitness levels.
Recommended for visitors 12 years of age or older. Visitors must pre-register at either a campground kiosk or a visitor centre.
Cost: $17.75
For more information, call 902-224-2306 (Chéticamp) or 902-285-2691 (Ingonish)
An Evening at the Beach
8 p.m.Awaken your senses in a stellar ocean setting. During a peaceful walk down the beach you will discover how this natural treasure came to be. Bring a chair or blanket and relax under the stars as you allow the tales from the past to spark your imagination.
Duration: 2 hours
Monday
Skyline Sunset Hike (bilingual)
Skyline trailhead
Two hours before sunset
Immerse yourself in nature's masterpiece where the mountains truly meet the sea. You will be led through the boreal forest to witness a breathtaking sunset over the Atlantic Ocean 400 metres below. Don't forget your camera: bald eagles, moose and whales often make an appearance.
Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours
Distance: 7.5 km (4.7 miles) return. The trail is suitable for most fitness levels.
Recommended for visitors 12 years of age or older. Visitors must pre-register at either a campground kiosk or a visitor centre.
Cost: $17.75
For more information, call 902-224-2306 (Chéticamp) or 902-285-2691 (Ingonish)
Seeing in the Dark
Warren Lake trailhead
July: 8:30 p.m. | August: 8 p.m.
Enjoy a transformative experience as you explore the night in a place where it truly gets dark. While being guided through the woods, the absence of artificial light challenges visitors to step outside their usual comfort zone and learn how to use their other senses during a journey into the nocturnal world.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles) on uneven terrain. This trail is suitable for most fitness levels.
Recommended for visitors 12 years of age or older. Visitors must pre-register at either a campground kiosk or a visitor centre.
Cost: $17.75
For more information, call 902-224-2306 (Chéticamp) or 902-285-2691 (Ingonish)
Tuesday
A Taste of l'Acadie (bilingual)
Cooking shelter beside the Chéticamp Visitor Centre
8 p.m.Experience Acadian culture that lives on in Chéticamp! You'll feel the pride of the Acadian people as your hear about the hardships they overcame and their innovative ways of living off the land. Songs and laughter guaranteed!
Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours
Haunted Hike
Ingonish Beach Day Use Area - meet in parking lot
July: 8:30 p.m. | August: 8 p.m.As the darkness creeps in, listen for the haunting call of the loon, or will it be one of Ingonish's ghosts? As the moonbeams glisten on the lake, you will become spellbound by the tales of this place.
Duration: 2 hours
Distance: 2.5 km (1.6 miles). This trail is suitable for most fitness levels.
Recommended for visitors 12 years of age or older. Visitors must pre-register at either a campground kiosk or a visitor centre. Space is limited.
Cost: $17.75
For more information, call 902-224-2306 (Chéticamp) or 902-285-2691 (Ingonish)
Wednesday
Coyotes Among Us
Chéticamp Visitor Centre
8 p.m.
This presentation sheds some light on these elusive creatures and helps us to find our place in nature and enjoy the park safely and responsibly.
Duration: 1 hour
Guest Speaker / Film Night
Broad Cove Campground outdoor theatre
July: 9 p.m. | August: 8:30 p.m.
A captivating assortment of presentations will be featured each week including guest speakers and nature films, all in a magical outdoor setting.
Duration: 1 hour
Thursday
Gaelic Milling Frolic Gaelic Milling Frolic
Chéticamp Visitor Centre
8 p.m.
Join Gaelic singers Geoffrey and Rebecca-Lynne for an entertaining evening exploring the Gaelic culture through songs. The whole family will be swept away by the rhythm of this hands-on milling frolic.
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $5
Haunted Hike
Ingonish Beach Day Use Area - meet in parking lot
July: 8:30 p.m. | August: 8 p.m.
As the darkness creeps in, listen for the haunting call of the loon, or will it be one of Ingonish's ghosts? As the moonbeams glisten on the lake, you will become spellbound by the tales of this place.
Duration: 2 hours
Distance: 2.5 km (1.6 miles). This trail is suitable for most fitness levels.
Recommended for visitors 12 years of age or older. Visitors must pre-register at either a campground kiosk or a visitor centre. Space is limited.
Cost: $17.75
For more information, call 902-224-2306 (Chéticamp) or 902-285-2691 (Ingonish)
Friday
Skyline Sunset Hike (bilingual)
Skyline trailhead
Two hours before sunset
Immerse yourself in nature's masterpiece where the mountains truly meet the sea. You will be led through the boreal forest to witness a breathtaking sunset over the Atlantic Ocean 400 metres below. Don't forget your camera: bald eagles, moose and whales often make an appearance.
Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours
Distance: 7.5 km (4.7 miles) return. The trail is suitable for most fitness levels.
Recommended for visitors 12 years of age or older. Visitors must pre-register at either a campground kiosk or a visitor centre.
Cost: $17.75
For more information, call 902-224-2306 (Chéticamp) or 902-285-2691 (Ingonish)
Coyotes Among Us (bilingual)
Broad Cove Campground outdoor theatre
July: 9 p.m. | August: 8:30 p.m.
This presentation sheds some light on these elusive creatures and helps us to find our place in nature and enjoy the park safely and responsibly.
Duration: 1 hour
Saturday
Skyline Sunset Hike (bilingual)
Skyline trailhead
Two hours before sunset
Immerse yourself in nature's masterpiece where the mountains truly meet the sea. You will be led through the boreal forest to witness a breathtaking sunset over the Atlantic Ocean 400 metres below. Don't forget your camera: bald eagles, moose and whales often make an appearance.
Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours
Distance: 7.5 km (4.7 miles) return. The trail is suitable for most fitness levels.
Recommended for visitors 12 years of age or older. Visitors must pre-register at either a campground kiosk or a visitor centre.
Cost: $17.75
For more information, call 902-224-2306 (Chéticamp) or 902-285-2691 (Ingonish)
Seeing in the Dark
Warren Lake trailhead
July: 8:30 p.m. | August: 8 p.m.
Enjoy a transformative experience as you explore the night in a place where it truly gets dark. While being guided through the woods, the absence of artificial light challenges visitors to step outside their usual comfort zone and learn how to use their other senses during a journey into the nocturnal world.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles) on uneven terrain. This trail is suitable for most fitness levels.
Recommended for visitors 12 years of age or older. Visitors must pre-register at either a campground kiosk or a visitor centre.
Cost: $17.75
For more information, call 902-224-2306 (Chéticamp) or 902-285-2691 (Ingonish)
Nature Film Night
Broad Cove Campground outdoor theatre (July: 9 p.m. | August: 8:30 p.m.); and
Chéticamp Visitor Centre (8 p.m.)
Nature's secrets will be revealed during our Nature Film Night, featuring stunning footage from all over the world.
Duration: 1.5 -2 hours
In case of rain:
Broad Cove Campground outdoor theatre programs will move to Broad Cove Campground Activity Building. "Nature Film Night" will replace the "An Evening at the Beach" at the Broad Cove Campground Activity Building.
Guided Hikes will proceed if numbers permit.
Programs and activities may be cancelled due to unforeseeable circumstances including adverse weather conditions.