Atlantic Gondola summit station in winter, with a gondola cabin arriving over the snowy slope

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MOUNTAIN

PLAN YOUR VISIT

OPERATING HOURS

SUMMER 2026

Daily Operating Hours

10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Last Ride Up at 6:00 PM

Opening Date: June 12, 2026

We are open daily throughout the summer season.

October Hours

Starting October 9

Last gondola ride up: 5:30 PM
Last gondola ride down: 6:00 PM

Additional Info

Bike rentals are available on-site, or you’re welcome to bring your own.

We can’t wait to welcome you back for a season of sunshine, adventure, and ocean views.

WINTER 2025–2026

Daily Operation Time

9:30 am – 4:20 pm

Season Opens: December 17, 2025

From April 13, 2026

We are open Friday to Sunday each week.
Closed Monday through Thursday.

MONClosed
TUEClosed
WEDClosed
THUClosed
FRIOpen
SATOpen
SUNOpen

Holiday & school-break exceptions

During the dates listed below, we are open 7 days a week:

December / January: December 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Nova Scotia Heritage Day: February 16–17, 2026
Nova Scotia Spring Break: March 16–20, 2026
PEI Spring Break: March 16–20, 2026
New Brunswick Spring Break: March 2–6, 2026
Easter: April 6–7, 2026

PLEASE NOTE

We are closed on December 25, 2025.

Last weekend for skiing & snowboarding

April 24–25, 2026

Winter season ends on April 25, 2026

SMOKEY MAP

46.62° N · 60.43° W

SELECT ANY COMBINATION · layers can be visible together

HIKING TRAILS KAYAK / PADDLE BOARDING HIKING · CS2 HIKING · CS3 HIKING · CS4 HIKING · IDH1 / HAWLEY LAKE Gondola · Base ATLANTIC GONDOLA SNOWMOBILE TRAILS POMA The Cube Marina Phase I CAMPGROUND GOLF CLUBHOUSE HAWLEY LAKE · CANOE / SUP BIKE PARK VIA FERRATA HOTEL · SPA · WATERFRONT P1 P2 P · MARINA ALPINE COASTER · A / B HIKING · HIGHLANDS LOOP HIKING · SUMMIT / HAWLEY LAKE HIKING · EASTERN CONNECTION C1 C3 C5 C7 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 D1 D2 Lift C Lift D Lift E CORMORANT ROCK ATLANTIC OCEAN TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN CABOT TRAIL CABOT TRAIL

Layers & legend

CAPE SMOKEY · NOVA SCOTIA

Explore every
way up.

ACTIVITIES

SKI RUN DIFFICULTY

EASY
MODERATE
VERY DIFFICULT
MOST DIFFICULT

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Trails

WINTER · TRAIL DIRECTORY

TRAILS

16 numbered routes from the KMZ

01Bunny HillEASY
02Country MileEASY
03Racers EdgeMODERATE
04Hecklers HighwayMODERATE
05BoomerangMODERATE
06Racing PitchMODERATE
07Chicken ChuteMODERATE
08Jigs & ReelsEASY + MODERATE
09Sneek A PeekEASY
10Pit FallVERY DIFFICULT
11Cliff HangerMOST DIFFICULT
12Check Me ShortsMOST DIFFICULT
13Hickory Dickory & DockVERY DIFFICULT
14Far SideMODERATE
15Snowboard HeavenMODERATE
16ChokerMOST DIFFICULT

10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 16 NOT GROOMED

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READ THE MAP

SKI DIFFICULTY
Same colors for current + future

● Beginner / easy
Green · current + future

■ Medium / intermediate
Blue · current + future

◆ Difficult / advanced
Black · current + future

Lifts · gondolas · POMA
Same navy cable style

C / D / E codes identify future runs. Ratings follow the conceptual master plan.

Summer trails · copper
Alpine Coaster · red
Snowmobile · purple
Cabot Trail · main road

SUMMER TRAIL NETWORK

Copper · all hiking + biking trails

Red · Alpine Coaster options A / B

Solid · hiking / downhill MTB

Dashed · Enduro mountain biking

Click a point or route for information.

FUTURE OF SMOKEY

SKI EXPANSION
Connected ski corridors
Lifts C / D / E

SUMMER EXPANSION
Golf · campground · recreation

SUMMIT EXPERIENCES
Mi’kmaw Basket Tower
The Cube · Tree Walk

SEASIDE VILLAGE
Marina · hotel · spa
Roads · parking · waterfront

CORMORANT ROCK
Chalet footprints · decks
Roads and pedestrian access

CAPE SMOKEY · JUNE 2026 MASTERPLAN + IMPORTED MAP + RESORT REFERENCES / ZOOM FOR DETAILS · CONCEPTUAL LOCATIONS

Live views

Live Webcams

Live webcam view from the top of Cape Smokey over the bay and the coastline

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Current Conditions at smokey

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TEMPERATURE

−6°C

Feels like −11°C
CONDITIONS

Snowing

Light dry powder
HIGH / LOW

−3° / −9°

Ideal mountain cold
WIND

15 km/h NW

Gentle ridge breeze

ROAD CONDITIONS

Clear

All roads to Smokey are clear. Winter tires recommended.

Directions

Satellite map of Ingonish Harbour with Ski Cape Smokey, the Cabot Trail and the ski runs marked

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Address

38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0, Canadá

Driving Times

Halifax: ~5 hours

Parking

Free on-site parking
Accessible parking available
Parking located beside the main lodge

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CONTACT // CAPE SMOKEY

GET IN TOUCH.

Planning a visit or have a question about the mountain? Send us a message and our team will help you find what you need.

CAPE SMOKEY

38696 Cabot Trail
Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia
B0C 1L0, Canada

customer.support@capesmokeyholding.com

+1 902 517 0371

For lessons, contact Snow School:

snowschool@capesmokeyholding.com