Where can I camp for free in Nova Scotia?
Here is the best list of free camping sites in Nova Scotia:
- Tidney River Wilderness Area.
- Bowers Meadows Wilderness Area.
- Tusket Islands Wilderness Area.
- Raven Head Wilderness Area.
- Kelley River Wilderness Area.
- Terence Bay Wilderness Area.
- Walton River Wilderness Area.
- Eastern Shore Wilderness Area.
Is Cape Breton Highlands National Park open?
Park is open year-round but full visitor services are only available from mid-May until mid-October.
How long does it take to drive around Cape Breton Island?
Understand the Drive According to the Cabot Trail tourism map, available at Nova Scotia welcome centers and various museums and merchants on Cape Breton Island, the entire Cabot Trail drive takes approximately five hours.
Can you camp anywhere in Cape Breton?
All camping in National Parks requires a permit which pertains to a specific campsite. So no, you can’t camp anywhere.
Can I camp on Crown land in Nova Scotia?
You can camp virtually anywhere on crown land legally in Nova Scotia unless specified otherwise. You must refer to the interactive crown land map that is provided by the province.
What is special about Cape Breton Highlands National Park?
Cape Breton Highlands National Park is known for its spectacular highlands and ocean scenery. The cool maritime climate and rugged landscape of the park permit a unique blend of Acadian, Boreal and Taiga habitats, plants and animals.
Why do people go to Cape Breton Highlands National Park?
Whether it’s hiking Franey, the Acadian trail, or the Skyline, our Cape Breton Highlands National Parks is an explorer’s paradise! Here you can see rugged coastlines, wildlife, and experience views from mountain tops that will take your breath away.
What is Cape Breton Island known for?
Known for: The world-renowned Cabot Trail. Dramatic coastal views, highland scenery and Bras d’Or Lake.
What is the difference between frontcountry and backcountry camping?
Front country is when you go camping in an established campground that is usually reached by car. While backcountry camping is when you go camping in the backcountry getting to the non established campground by foot or horseback carrying your stuff with you.
Where to camp in Cape Breton Highlands National Park?
Campsite reservations are accepted at Chéticamp, Ingonish Beach and Broad Cove campgrounds. All other campgrounds assign sites on a “first come, first served” basis.
Where is the Hideaway campground in Cape Breton?
Just south of Cape North at 401 Shore Road, South Harbour you will find HIDEAWAY Campground proudly owned and operated by Alex & Susan Dunphy. Our 80 site campground includes 25 electric/water/sewer sites, 11 electric//water sites, 36 unserviced sites, 7 camping cabins (including one Lighthouse Replica Cabin) and 1 Teepee.
Where is the half way point in Cape Breton?
At the half way point on the magnificent Cabot Trail lies the northern Atlantic coastal communities of South Harbour, Dingwall, Cape North, Bay St. Lawrence and Meat Cove. Here at the Top of The Island we are located on the boundaries of the Cape Breton Highland National Park.
Where to go on the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton?
Day trips to other parts of the Cabot trail are easily started from this central location. For instance, the Highland Links golf course in Ingonish is only 1/2 hour to the south, Cheticamp is 50 minutes west, and Meat Cove 40 minutes north.