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National Park
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Places
Places in Cape Breton Highlands
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Trails
Trails in Cape Breton Highlands
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Easy
Skyline Trail
Cliff-top boardwalk to ocean vistas and whale‑spotting perches
Challenging
Franey Mountain Trail
Steep loop to big Atlantic and canyon views above Ingonish
Challenging
Franey Trail
Steep forest climb to big Atlantic and canyon views near Ingonish
Challenging
Blueberry Mountain Trail
Steady, brushy climb to big Cape Breton coastal views.Wildlife
Wildlife in Cape Breton Highlands
Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife
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Moose
Alces alcesReports peak in the early morning, around 5 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Black Bear
Ursus americanusReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalusReports peak in the early morning, around 8 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Grey Seal
Halichoerus grypusReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife mapBefore you go
Current park alerts
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