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Cape Smokey & Cormorant Rock: The Ultimate Cabot Trail Escape Where the Mountains Meet the Atlantic
If you've ever dreamed of waking up to the sound of the ocean, spending your day exploring mountain trails, and...
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Where to Stay & Play: Golf Experiences Around Cape Smokey
Cape Smokey has always been known for its landscape - where ocean, mountains, and open space come together in a way...
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Cape Smokey EV Chargers: Fast Charging Along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton
One of the most important recent developments for EV travel in Atlantic Canada is the installation of high-power...
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Aspy Bay: Beaches, Hiking Trails, History, and Restaurants on the Cabot Trail
Located along the northern section of the Cabot Trail, Aspy Bay is one of the most scenic and peaceful destinations...
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Cabot Trail Nova Scotia: The Rich History
The Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island is widely regarded as one of the world’s great scenic drives. Its winding...
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Cape Breton—Where Your Car Needs a Beach Kit
Imagine this: You’re cruising along the scenic roads of Cape Breton, the ocean breeze teasing you to roll down your...
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Fortress of Louisbourg: Nova Scotia’s Historic Treasure
Perched on the edge of Cape Breton’s Atlantic coast, the Fortress of Louisbourg is one of the most immersive and...
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Neil’s Harbour on the Cabot Trail: A Quiet Fishing Village
Neil’s Harbour is a small fishing community on the northeastern coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Tucked...
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Peggy’s Cove: A Complete Guide to the Iconic Lighthouse
Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia is more than just a picturesque fishing village; it’s a quintessential East Coast...
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Smokey Adventure Pass
Get ready to unlock unforgettable adventures from the mountains to the sea with the Smokey Adventure Pass – your...
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My First Time on the Skyline Trail: A Hiker’s Journey Through Cape Breton’s Most Iconic View
Somewhere between the winding cliffs of the Cabot Trail and the salty air of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, I found myself...
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Out of Microgreens? Here’s Where Cape Breton Has You Covered
So, you’ve just finished your last batch of homegrown microgreens, and panic is setting in. What’s a Cape Bretoner to...
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Dear Diary: The Great Atlantic Canadian Museum Drag - A Kid’s Tale
Day 1: Nova Scotia - The Land of Endless Museums So, guess what? The parental units have officially lost it. They’ve...
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Best Locations to View Fall Colours on the Cabot Trail
Cape Smokey isn’t just a lookout—it’s an experience. Perched along the famous Cabot Trail, Cape Smokey offers views...
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Boxing Day Deal
From December 23rd to January 6th, we are offering three days of skiing for $99.
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Explore Ingonish Beach: Cape Breton’s Coastal Gem on the Cabot Trail
Nestled on the eastern edge of Cape Breton Island, Ingonish Beach is a stunning destination along Nova Scotia’s...
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Best Fall Hikes in Cape Breton: Trails with Stunning Views and Waterfalls
Cape Breton in the fall is a dream for hikers. The vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows of the autumn leaves make this...
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Three of the Best Beaches in Cape Breton
There’s a magical quality to the beaches of Cape Breton that can only be experienced firsthand. The soft, powdery...
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Unveiling the Wonders of the Cabot Trail
One of the crown jewels of the Cabot Trail is the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, a pristine wilderness teeming...
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Cape Breton's Whales A Spectacular Sightseeing Experience
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, and one of the best ways to experience it is by...
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Exploring Meat Cove: A Hidden Gem Along the Cabot Trail
Welcome, fellow adventurers, to a journey off the beaten path, where rugged cliffs meet the roaring Atlantic and...
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Youth Reserve List - Super Early Bird Season Pass Sale
**** If you do not know whether your school or youth group will sign up for one of these programs and are hesitant to...
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Spring Skiing
A few weeks ago various rodents (ground hogs to be specific), across North America proclaimed nearly unanimously...
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Ski Fashion and Dressing for the Hill
Ah yes, ski hill fashion. If we look back on tattered and yellowing pictures from Smokey's early years, it's a pretty...
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Winter Dining on The Cabot Trail
Temperatures may be falling and the hustle and bustle of summertime is now a distant memory, but a whole new season...
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March + Next Year Season Pass
Last year we skied until April 16th, so we thought we would offer an amazing deal. Buy a your pass for next year now...
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Winter on the Cabot Trail
t's February now, here in Cape Breton, the hordes of cars and summer heat are a distant memory as the island sets...
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Gondolas: A Local and International Glance
Ahhhh, a warm September afternoon in Venice, leisurely making your way along the centuries old canals, as your...
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What Can You Do In The Winter In Ingonish?
Lazy days on the beach are a distant memory and the last of the leaves have long since fallen, but there are still...
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The Christmas Season on the Cabot Trail
You might be well aware of the iconic Cabot Trail, as a summer and fall destination, but did you know that leading up...
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Should you drive the Cabot Trail clockwise or counterclockwise?
We are not kidding when we say, many debates have occurred around kitchen tables in Cape Breton about the best...
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Cabot Trail FAQ -Through a Local's Eyes
This past summer and fall, we had a great time talking to people who visited Cape Smokey. Whether we were talking to...
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3 Amazing Fall Hikes In Ingonish
With the greens of summer giving way to a riot of oranges, reds and yellows, there is no better time then now, to go...
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What is the weather like in Ingonish?
Ingonish don't quite get all four seasons in one day, but it would be fair to say that Spring, Summer and Fall could...
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How Long Should I Spend in Ingonish, Nova Scotia?
Ingonish is a seaside community that stretches roughly 20km along the coastline. Despite being on the "world-famous"...
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Mother’s Day in Ingonish
For generations, mother’s day weekend has marked a symbolic awakening of businesses on Cape Breton Island and...
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Vendor Spotlight: HardyWares Jams
When Cape Smokey began envisioning what we wanted the gift shop to look like, Martin had one set theme: Blueberry...
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That’s a wrap on the 2022-2023 Winter Season
A sincere message from Management:We want to send our sincerest thank you to our dedicated staff who have worked so...
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Smokey Brews at 2 Crows
When we discovered that our Cape Smokey Brewery building would be delayed in construction due to the COVID-19 global...
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Destination Cape Smokey Tree Walk Delayed to 2022 – Gondola and Other Activities Pushed Forward.
COVID-19 has created manufacturing and import delays, causing specialty pieces for Destination Cape Smokey’s Tree...
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Ross Screenprint
Daniel Ross was a skateboarder/snowboarder/skier with an artist’s eye as a 16-year-old kid in Nova Scotia. He started...
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Atlantic Canada’s First Gondola
Cape Smokey Holding Signs Agreement with Leitner-Poma to begin construction on Atlantic Canada’s First Gondola...
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Ski Season Ends Early
Announcement from the Nova Scotia Ski ResortsMartock, Ski Wentworth, Ski Ben Eoin, Ski Cape Smokey. It is with a...
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