Cape Breton Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Cape Breton, Atlantic Canada.
This picturesque river offers a prime location for exploring the outdoors, whether is be by hiking, boating, camping, fishing, waterskiing, swimming or canoeing. This quiet, wooded, waterfront park is situated in between Sydney and Louisbourg, and is only minutes away from both locations.
Five hundred square acres of wildlife and leisure awaits at the Two Rivers Wildlife Park. Features include a nature trails, a canteen, a swimming area, a stocked fishing pond, wagon and pony rides, pedal boat rentals and beach volleyball facilities. Open seven days a week year-round. There is a small admission fee.
Situated on the small bit of land that separates Brad d'Or Lake from St. Peter's Bay, this provincial park overlooks the scenic bay and houses the canal that joins the two bodies of water. The park has several historical landmarks, including the ruins of a lime kiln that was used in the production of the Forteress Louisbourg. The park also offers an unsupervised beach and a large, open picnic area.
This pinic park offers a panoramic view of the Easy Bay. The park is situated on a secluded former farm, and is open from May 20 to November 10.
This inland park offers excellent boating and swimming opportunities. Facilities include a boat launch and a picnic area.
This farm-turned-park has a picturesque picnic area set upon a grassy knoll overlooking the Bras d'Or lakes. A lagoon is accessible via a short trail from the park.
In 1497, John Cabot found himself at this spot during his search for a shortcut to Asia. This scenic park commemorates the historic landing with interpretive displays. Overlooking Aspy Bay, the park has a large picnic area and a sandy beach.
Not far outside of the community of Mabou is the majestic Mabou Highlands. The highlands have trails with spectacular views of the countryside and ocean.
This park is perched above the North River, offering a prime fishing spot. The park features a picnic area and access to hiking trails.
This park has a boat launch that leads into the big Bras d'Or lake. Open from May 20 to October 10.
This hillside picnic park offers panoramic vistas of the Mabou Valley. The west region of the park has a sandy beach and walking trails. Located 1.5 km North of Mabou.
Visit the ruins of several 18th-century estates at this historic park. The 23-acre park features numerous walking trails, interpretive displays and a picnic area. Open from May 20 to October 10.
This small, saltwater beach is situated on a vast wooded picnic area that is ideal for exploring. A working lighthouse is located nearby, which can also be explored.
Located 32 km northeast of St. Peter's, this small park offers sheltered picnic areas overlooking the Bras d'Or Lake.
Perched above Cape Breton on Smokey Mountain, this park offers panoramic views, a picnic area and a 5 km coastal hiking trail. The park is open from May 20 to October 10.
Overlooking Plaster Cove, this small picnic park offers beach access and panoramic views. The park, open between May 20 and October 10, is less then half a kilometre north of Iona.
Situated on the shores of Lake Ainslie, this park boasts a white sand beach and a largest wooded picnic area. The park offers a boat launch and a swimming area.
Following the 2 km trail at this picturesque picnic park leads visitors to a 50-ft waterfall amidst a granite gorge. The park is open between May 20 and October 10.
Located off the beaten path, this small picnic park lies on the shore of the North Gut and is accessible via a short trail from the highway.
This quiet inland park is the perfect place for a peaceful picnic. Open from May 20 to October 10.









