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Summer rentals

Explore the e-bike trails at the summit of Cape Smokey, with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Breton Highlands along the way. Guests staying at our accommodations - Lantern Hill & Hollow or Cormorant Rock - receive 15% off e-bike rentals.

E-bike rentals

Winter rentals

Whether you're a skier who is a passionate carver looking for quick handling or a snowboarder looking to cruise, we've got you covered! Our Rossignol skis are a slalom-inspired race ski designed for technical on-trail skiers. Rossignol’s patented, LCT construction harnesses pure power and energy, delivering fluid stability in all conditions. Rossignol snowboards are perfect for shredding some pow!

All rentals are provided as a complete set, including boots, skis or snowboard, poles, and helmet.

Ski & snowboard rentals Rent Ski / Snowboard

Shop at Smokey

Navy knit Smokey beanie with a gold embroidered logo Accessories Smokey Beanie $29.95 View Product Black zip-up Martock hoodie with a gold chest logo Apparel Martock Hoodie $64.95 View Product Black hoodie with a gold Martock 60th anniversary print Accessories Martock Water Bottle $24.95 View Product Navy hoodie with a ski photo print on the back Equipment Ski Wax Kit $19.95 View Product

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Snow school

Skiers carving down a sunny slope above the frozen bay Ski Lessons A 4-hour pre season group program for ages 5–16 designed to prepare skiers and riders for the season ahead. Learn More Snowboarder jumping above the trees with the coast behind Snowboard Lessons Progressive ski and snowboard programs that help children and youth develop skills over multiple weeks. Learn More Skier in an orange jacket skiing through a snowy forest Back-Country Skiing Lessons Daily March Break camps for ages 5–15 featuring structured ski and snowboard instruction for all ability levels. Learn More

Around the hill // Your day, your season

A day at Smokey

From summer trails to winter turns. Two ways to spend a memorable day above the Atlantic.

Aerial view of Cape Smokey’s green ski runs and summit base above a wide blue bay

Summer

Take the scenic route.

Ride above the coast, wander to Hawley Lake and make time for the little moments in between.

Gondola · Hiking · Hawley Lake

  1. Atlantic Gondola cabin climbing above green forest with the bay and islands behind

    01 / Arrival

    Start above the Atlantic

    Take the gondola to the summit. Let the coastline unfold beneath you, then pause for your first mountain view.

  2. Hiker with a white Samoyed dog on a forest trail

    02 / Morning

    Follow the trail to Hawley Lake

    Set out on the 5 km round-trip hike. Take your time along the trail and leave room for a peaceful break by the lake.

  3. Kayaker paddling across a calm lake ringed by forest

    03 / Midday

    A little time on the water

    Enjoy a kayaking on Hawley Lake.
    Prefer dry land? Stay lakeside and soak up the unreal scenery.

  4. Plate of lobster held up by the water at sunset

    04 / Afternoon

    Taste the regional food, then enjoy the sunset by the ocean

    Return from the lake and stop for lunch at The Cape. Add a round of summit mini golf before your final gondola ride.

Same mountain different seasons

Visitor in a gondola cabin above bright red and orange autumn forest See the colours from above. Plan your visit Sunset over a forested river valley in the Cape Breton Highlands Summer from above. Plan your visit Snowy ski runs on the mountainside above the shore Winter from above. Plan your visit