Ingonish – Nature’s Home
Ingonish is a 4 season destination located at the northeastern tip of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, on the world-famous Cabot Trail.
Home to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Highlands Links, Destination Cape Smokey, the Keltic Lodge, fresh seafood, beautiful beaches, amazing trails, and so much more.
From Ship to Shore
Dine on some of the world’s finest lobster and seafood – caught right here in Ingonish!
Served with a side of panoramic views that will leave your heart full.
What can we get you?
Destination Cape Smokey
Experience the beauty of Cape Smokey in all 4 seasons from Atlantic Canada’s first gondola!
Downhill skiing in winter, watercraft rentals in summer, and stunning 360° colours in fall.
This is a “must visit” year-round mountain playground for all.
Ocean Tides + Good Vibes
Choose between the saltwater waves of North Bay, Broad Cove and Black Brook beaches or enjoy a freshwater dip at Warren Lake.
Can’t decide between salt or freshwater?
Head on over to Ingonish Beach and Freshwater Lake and get the best of both worlds.
Warm Up to Winter
Ingonish is skiers and snowshoer’s winter wonderland.
After a long day enjoying the outdoors, head inside and cozy up in a cabin or treat yourself to a trip to the Keltic Lodge Spa.
You earned it.
A lovely historic education video from Ken Donovan & Smokey Studios.
Smokey Studios recently completed a documentary video entitled "Ella", about the life of a Dutch War Bride from Amsterdam and Ingonish, Cape Breton. The video is based on oral interviews, letters, documentary research and pictorial evidence. ... See MoreSee Less
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There is so much to do, see and eat in Ingonish (and surrounding areas) during the winter. We have created a starting point for anyone looking to visit during the winter and for locals to refer back to :).
*If you have a business that is open during the winter please comment on this post or send us a message or email and we will very gladly add you :). We will be updating this graphic as needed with updated hours, events etc all winter long:) ... See MoreSee Less
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Please note our website address is whitecapcottage.ca (cap, not cape😊)
There is an open house happening at the Ingonish firehall on Thursday December 12 from 1-3pm AND 4-6pm.
If you are interested In having a chat about the keltic main lodge then RSVP to ensure your spot :).
All info can be found by clicking the photo below :)Want to talk about the Keltic Main Lodge?
We want to listen! Stop by the Parks Canada Open House to have a chat and a have coffee with us. We look forward to seeing you there.
Join us on Thursday, December 12, 2024, between 1:00-3:00 P.M. or 4:00-6:00 P.M.
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Happening tomorrow!! North Ingonish fire hall.
This is a great event every year, come out and support the volunteer fire department with some holiday fun & cheer 🎄🎅 ... See MoreSee Less
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Such a great opportunity for children in our community to learn to ski.. for free! Cape SmokeyGroup Ski & Snowboard School REGISTRATION CLOSES THURS, DEC 12TH***
PARENTS MUST REGISTER BY INVITE FROM CAPE SMOKEY****
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY***
LOCAL SCHOOLS (Cabot, Cape Smokey, North Highland)
**ALL Pre-Primary to grade 12 now have funding for the 3 days of ski school**
TO RECEIVE an INVITE to REGISTER (if you have NOT already sent your child’s information to a ‘school contact’), you must provide the following information to your SCHOOL PARENT CONTACT:
Parent name, email & phone number
Child’s name
School grade
School Skis or snowboard rentals
CABOT: Chrissie Bernhardt — chrissie.bernhardt@gmail.com
CAPE SMOKEY: Caitlyn Purcell — saltyroses@gmail.com
North Highlands School: Patricia Sauer — pforpatricia@gmail.com
Please note that once we have received your information, we will then send you an INVITE by email with **INSTRUCTIONS and further details** (please check your junk email if not received)
CABOT will attend Cape Smokey on THURSDAYS School approved grades 6-8 will come to Cape Smokey during school day and transportation will be covered. Grades 9-12 will be offer outside of school hours. Dates to follow soon. Parents will need to arrange transportation.
NORTH HIGHLANDS will attend Cape Smokey on FRIDAYS School approved grades 3-5 will come to Cape Smokey during the school day and transportation will be covered. Pre-Primary, primary, grades 1 & 2 will come to Cape Smokey FRIDAYS from 2:30pm – 4:30pm and parents will need to arrange transportation.
CAPE SMOKEY will attend Cape Smokey ski hill on WEDNESDAYS School approved grades 2-5 will come to Cape Smokey during the school day and transportation will be covered. Pre-Primary, primary & grade 1 will come to Cape Smokey on WEDNESDAYS from 2:30-4:30pm. Parents will need to arrange transportation. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks for sharing!
Safe to say, the tree lightening & annual parade of lights really got the community (& weather 😉) in the holiday spirit 🎄
A huge thank you to all the volunteers who make these events happen, the community for coming out and supporting such great events and of course to everyone who participated in any way, from making floats to baking cookies to cheering on each float as they went by. THANK YOU🙌🏻. These events would not be what they are without you. ... See MoreSee Less
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Hope to be around for this next year. Looks wonderful!❤️
So awesome! Thank you!!
Wow even Ingonish has a night time parade of lights, Sydney and Glace Bay never went back to that, the CBRM still wont allow night time parades, it sucks
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Happening tomorrow! Head over to the Ingonish fresh mart between 2-4 and let’s cram that cruiser!
ALL donations go directly to the food bank in our area, such a wonderful cause during this time of year 🤗 ... See MoreSee Less
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Right on. This is the type of community i want to live in. Will beer be served. :)
ITS TIMEEE🎶❄️🎄
For the north of Smokey parade of lights!
Tomorrow evening leaving the rink at 6pm!
Here is a list of housekeeping reminders including that the road closes at 545pm.
Parents remember to have your kids bring their Santa letters, the jolly man himself will be here and his helpers will be collecting them along the route. ... See MoreSee Less
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The festival and events crew is all set up for the tree lighting this evening - it is a go, rain or shine! Bring your umbrellas just in case! We will have adorable light-up snowflakes for sale that can be used both tonight and for the parade 🎄 ... See MoreSee Less
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You guys are so awesome for what you do for our community ❤️
Have a great evening ❤️👍
The team that makes thing happen, sorry we missed this event. Hopefully next year we will make it.
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As of now, the Christmas Tree Lighting is still a go for tomorrow! The festivities will happen even in light rain or drizzle - if we have to cancel due to heavy rain, we will spread the word via this page.
We have about a dozen vendors setting up with jewelry, Christmas wreaths, freeze dried candy, crocheted items, homemade baked goods, IngoBeach merch, hot drinks, Christmas crafts and more! Vendors will be set up starting at 4pm, with the tree lighting countdown beginning at 5:30pm.
We hope you can drop by for some festive community togetherness 🎄
#ingonish #experienceingonish #treelighting #communityspirit #Christmas #craftmarket #vendormarket ... See MoreSee Less
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Karey Lee Donovan
Hey North of Smokey area (and beyond!). We are looking to compile a list/starting point for winter visitors. If you are going to be open this winter (accommodations, food, service, shopping etc) please comment below, send us a DM or email with your info.
We would like to make this as easy and streamlined for residents and visitors to see what our amazing area has to offer beyond the summer beach season 🤗 ... See MoreSee Less
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🙋♀️ WE ARE
@Clare’s Creations Salon 💇💇♀️💇♂️
What restaurants are open for lunch today? The Bitsy Bean Café + Night Owl Coffee Co. ? The Slope Bar & Grill ?
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On Thursday evening at the Ingonish development society’s AGM, Larry Dauphinee was presented with a gift of many thanks for all the outstanding work he has done for over two decades. Larry has been a huge asset to our community serving as both a municipal councillor and a member of the IDS board of directors.
Thank you again for all that you have done and continue to do for our community Larry, it has not gone unnoticed. The entire IDS and community wishes you happiness on whatever ventures you decide to take :) ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations Larry! Enjoy retirement 👏🏻👏🏻
 congratulations Larry. You’ve been working hard for a long time for this community. Thanks for everything you’ve done from our family.
Congrats Larry!! Definitely deserved
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Job Opportunity! Cape Smokey Elememtary School is starting after school care and looking for a lead and an assistant to run the program. Please check out the job description below if this is a position that interests you ... See MoreSee Less
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Whatever happened to posting salary ranges with job postings?
This Thursday! Come out and hear about the different sub committees and learn what they have been working on to help make Ingonish a better place for all of us 🤗
The meeting will take place on Thursday November 14 (day after tomorrow!) at 6:30pm in the Ingonish fire hall. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come and hear what the amazing members of the IDS are currently working on 😊 ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you have ideas on how to make Ingonish even better? Have an idea for a sub-committee or project with the IDS?
The IDS annual general meeting will be taking place one week from today, on Thursday November 14, 630pm at the Ingonish fire hall.
This meeting a great opportunity to learn more about what the IDS does, projects currently happening and of course joining one of the committees if you like.
See you next week. ... See MoreSee Less
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