Wow, what can we say about this place except it is spectacular. We drove as many roads as we could and explored as many places as we could. I took an incredible number of photos but tried to cull it down to a bare minimum. We had perfect weather and a lovely time.
Here’s a recap of Cape Breton Highlands National Park!
We drove the trail multiple times in different directions just due to where we were camping. This means we were back and forth and had ample opporunities to explore the areas.
Cabot Trail in the distance
Red Chair – part of Parks Canada
The View (Sebon) heading north on Cabot Trail
We saw a few moose here and there
Nice pull off areas with views
Interpretive signs along the drive
One of the many views – looking down to Pleasant Bay
Dingwall
More signs
Dingwall
Dingwall
Bay St Lawrence
Another great view
We drove not only the Cabot Trail but some of the side roads which would take us off the beaten track some. We also went into towns to explore.
One of the many views
Our View (Sebon) on Cabot Trail
View point
Rugged coast
Here we are
Rocky coast
Interpretive signs
Moose along the road – we saw a few of them here and there
Selfie along Cabot Trail
Rabbit near Broad Cove Campground – Warren Lake
Capstick
Coastal trail
Rusty Anchor in Pleasant Bay
Morning on Cabot Trail
We thought some of the most beautiful scenery was the Coastal Trail betweeen South Harbour and Neil’s Harbour via White Point and also the road to Bay St Lawrence and Capstick. We did not drive to Meat Cove.
Black Brook
Lobster fishermen
Coastal trail
Coastline
Great views from this little house
Coastal trail
Rocky coast
Neil’s Harbour
Lakie’s Head – lobster fishermen – checking their traps
Big lobster traps!
Lakie’s Head – lobster fishermen – checking their traps
Lobster traps at Neil’s Harbour
Neil’s Harbour Lighthouse
One of the best things about the trail was that we were usually the only ones on it. That is perfect!
Lobster Traps
Cabot trail
Ingonish Beach
Ingonish Harbour
Ingonish Harbour
View from Middle Head trail
Middle Head trail
Middle Head Trail
Clear water as seen from Middle Head Trail
Middle Head trail
Middle Head trail
Red Chairs at Middle Head
Middle Head Trail
Keltic Lodge in Ingonish
Keltic Lodge Red Chairs
Kelitc Lodge dining room – great floors
Keltic Lodge Inn
Middle Head as seen from trail
Our best moose sighting was motorcycling along the Cabot Trail and there right on the side of the road was a moose. She stood right there while I posed for a photo right in front of her. She let a few other people take photos, then she wandered away in the woods.
Enjoy your travels around Newfoundland.
Thanks so much. There are a lot of moose around. We thought Idaho had a lot but Cabot Trail certainly has its share. AND, of course, Newfoundland, has lots too! THanks.