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  • Seniors guided hike: MacIntosh Brook Falls

    Culture and entertainment Nature Sports and recreation
    Time: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Included with park admission

    As part of Cape Breton Island’s Waterfall Season, join Nicole Deveau for a guided seniors hike to MacIntosh Brook Falls in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. This easy trail winds through old-growth Acadian forest alongside a gentle brook, leading to one of the park’s scenic waterfalls. After the hike, enjoy light refreshments and live fiddle tunes.

    MacIntosh Brook campground and day use area
    Lat: 46.811806 Long: -60.767669

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  • Grandmother Moon: Cape Breton Island Waterfall Season Event

    Culture and entertainment History Nature
    Time: 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Included with park admission

    Interested in learning more about Mi’kmaw culture? As part of Cape Breton Island’s Waterfall Season, join Mary Louise Bernard at Still Brook Falls on Black Brook Beach for a special Mi’kmaw ceremony honouring Grandmother Moon. Rooted in women’s teachings and the full moon, this gathering celebrates the connection between water, nature, and Mi’kmaw traditions.

    It is said that Grandmother Moon watches over the waters of the earth.

    Sunday
    May 31, 2026
    Still Brook Falls, Black Brook Beach
    Ingonish
    33637 Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, NS


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  • Plein air painting at Beulach Ban Falls with Emily Madinsky

    Culture and entertainment Nature
    Time: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Included with park admission fee

    Experience art in nature at Beulach Ban Falls during Cape Breton Island’s Waterfall Season. Join local artist Emily Madinsky for a plein air painting session where visitors can watch the landscape come to life on canvas and add their own brushstroke to a collaborative artwork inspired by the falls.

    Sunday, June 7, 2026
    12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    At the parking lot for Beulach Ban Falls
    Lat: 46.814041 Long: -60.62627

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  • Roots to Boots Festival: guided hike at Corney Brook Trail

    Culture and entertainment Nature Sports and recreation
    Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Included with park entry fee

    On Friday, June 12 at 10:00 a.m., take part in a guided hike on the Corney Brook Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. This approximately 2-hour guided hike follows a forested trail leading to Corney Brook waterfall.

    Length: 6.5 km / 4 mi (return)
    Location: Across from the Corney Brook Campground Lat: 46.725580 Long: -60.924757

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  • Roots to Boots Festival: guided hike at Salmon Pools

    Culture and entertainment History Nature Sports and recreation
    Time: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Included with park entry fee

    On Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m., take part in a guided hike on the Salmon Pools Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park as part of the Roots to Boots Festival. This guided hike follows a forested trail along the Chéticamp River to a series of salmon pools. Included with park admission.

    This activity supports Hiking Without Limits / Soldier On campaign.

    Length: 9.5 km / 5.9 mi (return)
    Trailhead: At Robert Brook campground (within Chéticamp campground) Lat: 46.643298 Long: -60.946835

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  • Roots to Boots Festival: guided hike at Acadian Trail

    Culture and entertainment History Nature Sports and recreation
    Time: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Included with park admission

    Take part in a guide hike on the Acadian Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park as part of the Roots to Boots Festival. Discover coastal views and Acadian forest landscapes along this guided afternoon hike. Included with park admission.

    This activity supports Hiking Without Limits / Soldier On campaign.

    Length 8.4 km / 5.2 mi (loop)
    Trailhead: Opposite the Chéticamp visitor centre Lat: 46.646863 Long: -60.950197 or Lat: 46.645107 Long: -60.947226

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  • Roots to Boots Festival: family bike rodeo at La Rigouèche

    Nature Sports and recreation
    Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Included with park entry fee

    The Bike Rodeo is back during the Roots to Boots Festival! Join us at La Rigouèche in the Chéticamp Campground on Sunday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon for a morning of bike activities for the whole family, including bike and helmet inspections, games, crafts, a pump track, bike wash, snacks, and more. Bring your bike and helmet and enjoy this longtime community favourite!

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  • Waterfall Season group hike: Mary Ann Falls Trail grand opening

    Nature Sports and recreation
    Time: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Included with park admission

    Celebrate the grand opening of the newly revitalized Mary Ann Falls Trail with a guided group hike through the breathtaking landscapes of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Follow a section of the original Cabot Trail route as you journey through Acadian forest toward the stunning Mary Ann Falls, one of the park’s most beloved waterfalls. This moderate 13.6 km return hike offers scenic views, local history, and the chance to experience one of Cape Breton Island’s newest hiking adventures during Waterfall Season.

    Parking lot on Warren Lake Road
    Lat: 46.713142 Long: -60.365201

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  • Roots to Boots Festival: campfire and songs at Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge

    Culture and entertainment History Nature
    Time: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Included with park entry fee

    Join Charlo & Zabeth at Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge in Cape Breton Highlands National Park for an evening campfire and singalong as part of the Roots to Boots Festival. Gather by the fire for music, stories, and community along the coast.

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  • Grandmother moon

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Free

    Interested in learning more about Mi’kmaw culture?

    It is said that Grandmother Moon watches over the waters of the earth. Join Mary Louise Bernard for this Indigenous ceremony, which celebrates women's teachings around the time of the full moon.

    Mark your calendars for Grandmother Moon ceremonies happening in the park:


    Date: June 27, 2026
    Saturday
    Location: Freshwater Lake
    Time: 7:00 p.m.

  • Grandmother moon

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Free

    Interested in learning more about Mi’kmaw culture?

    It is said that Grandmother Moon watches over the waters of the earth. Join Mary Louise Bernard for this Indigenous ceremony, which celebrates women's teachings around the time of the full moon.

    Mark your calendars for Grandmother Moon ceremonies happening in the park:


    July 28, 2026
    Tuesday
    Borad Cove Beach
    7:00 p.m.

  • Discover the wonders of the night sky during our weekend of star parties!

    Nature
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Free

    Spend some special time looking up, learning, and peering through telescopes at the incredible night sky over the highlands. These parties coincide with the peak dates of the Perseids meteor shower, so plenty of shooting stars are in the forecast.


    August 12, 2026
    Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge
    8:30 pm

    August 13, 2026
    Bog Trail
    8:00 pm

    August 14, 2026
    Black Brook Day Use Area
    8:00 pm

  • Grandmother Moon

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Free

    Interested in learning more about Mi’kmaw culture?

    It is said that Grandmother Moon watches over the waters of the earth. Join Mary Louise Bernard for this Indigenous ceremony, which celebrates women's teachings around the time of the full moon.

    Mark your calendars for Grandmother Moon ceremonies happening in the park:


    August 28, 2026
    Friday
    Chéticamp Campground
    7:00 p.m.

  • Celtic Colours International Festival: Warren Lake Guided Hike with Hike Nova Scotia

    Culture and entertainment Nature Sports and recreation
    Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Free

    Join Hike Nova Scotia and Celtic Colours International Festival in Cape Breton Highlands National Park for a week of guided hikes! Park entry permits are required for all guided hikes. No registration is required.

    Warren Lake, Ingonish
    October 18, 2024
    Time: 10:00 a.m.
    Distance: 4.7 km
    Difficulty rating: Moderate
    Location: 325 Warren Lake Rd.
    Join us for a relaxing walk among stunning fall colours. This trail hugs the shoreline as it circles the park’s largest lake.

    More information on Celtic Colour activities

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