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Ingonish, NS

Ingonish is a popular tourist destination in Victoria County, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. The regional economy is tied to fishing and tourism.

Type City

Why go

  • Rural community in Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

History

Ingonish is a popular tourist destination in Victoria County, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. The regional economy is tied to fishing and tourism. Tourist facilities include Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the Keltic Lodge, a year-round gravity sports facility, Ski Cape Smokey, and a public golf course, the Highlands Links.

Where to stay

41682 Cabot Trail, Wreck Cove, NS B0C 1H0, Canada · stayattrailside.ca
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36905 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1K0, Canada · thewilliamsbeachhouse.com
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36845 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1K0, Canada · lanternhillandhollow.ca
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33 Miltons Ln, Ingonish, NS B0C 0A5, Canada · rockybaycottages.com
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36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS B0C 1K0, Canada · saltyrosesandtheperiwinklecafe.com
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36086 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS E0C 1K0, Canada · seascapecoastalretreat.com
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36139 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS B0C 1K0, Canada · driftwoodlodge.ca
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37759 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0, Canada · skylinecabins.ca
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Victoria County, NS B0C 1K0, Canada · parks.canada.ca
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37051 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0, Canada · parks.canada.ca
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39339 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0, Canada · castlerockcountryinn.com
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39111 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0, Canada · knottypinecottages.ca
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37706 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0, Canada · theislandinn.ca
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36743 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1K0, Canada · glenghorm.com
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36785 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1K0, Canada
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36784 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1K0, Canada · ingonishchalets.com
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36104 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS B0C 1K0, Canada · seabreezens.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Cafe · cafe, giftshop, art, and B&B Opening hours: Th-Mo 09:00-16:00 · saltyrosesandtheperiwinklecafe.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
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Restaurant · restaurant · 36404 Cabot Trail · coastal-restaurant.com
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Cafe · cafe · 36188 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, B0C 1K0 · nightowlcoffee.ca
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Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 37764 Cabot Trail
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Ingonish, NS — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ingonish, NS. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach