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Outdoors Ingonish, Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail

Ingonish Beach

An outdoor spot in Ingonish, Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Ingonish Beach in Ingonish, Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail
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Why go

Sand barrier beach with both a warm freshwater lake and the ocean.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Franey Trail, 2.4 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Ingonish
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 3 closest curated picks in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Franey Trail

    Steep climb to a fire-tower lookout over Clyburn Valley and the Atlantic.

    Outdoors · 2.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge

    Lounge in a historic resort on Middle Head peninsula, with ocean views and Nova Scotia drinks.

    Drinks · 2.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Mary Ann Falls

    Short gravel side road to a waterfall and swimming pool in the eastern highlands.

    Outdoors · 14 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Ingonish Beach is a stop on our Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail

Another curated outdoor spot in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail. See the full Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail run from -5°C in February to 17°C in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Ingonish Beach itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 0A6, Canada
Coordinates
46.64083, -60.40396
Destination
Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia

Ingonish Beach: quick answers

How much time do you need at Ingonish Beach?

Plan on about 2 hours at Ingonish Beach. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Ingonish Beach?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Ingonish Beach free?

Yes, we list Ingonish Beach as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Ingonish Beach?

Ingonish Beach is at Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 0A6, Canada. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Ingonish Beach?

Ingonish Beach appears on Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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