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.
Updated what's happening in Ingonish Winter 2026.
Make sure to check out each businesses individual page tagged below for the most up to date hours and specials ☺️
Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Café
Groovy Goat Farm and Soap Company
Surf & Turf Adventures
The Bitsy Bean Café + Night Owl Coffee Co.
Doucette's Market & Clay's Confectionery Store
Hot On The Trail Mobile Foods
Andrew's Pizzeria
285 Takeout & Catering
Highlands Hostel
Ingonish Irving
Trailside Accommodations and Outdoor Adventures
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Not one but two great events happening today! Make sure you check them out, it’s sure to be a fun day! ... See MoreSee Less
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Reminder to fill out the most recent IDS survey. These surveys allow us to establish which areas to focus our time and resources on☺️
The survey will be open until Wednesday February the 18th.
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2026 Ingonish Development Society Local Business Survey
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Join us for an afternoon of winter fun! Please RVSP by commenting on this post.
Storm date Feb 28 ... See MoreSee Less
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This morning we sent out a survey to the local businesses that we have contact information for. Ultimately we would love to connect with everyone, if you would like to be included in communications from the ingonish development society send us a DM, email us at ingonishdevelopment@gmail.com or fill out the survey.
If you didn’t get a survey or forgot to fill yours out, here is a Link.
The IDS is looking forward to seeing what we can all accomplish together in 2026 😊
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2026 Ingonish Development Society Local Business Survey
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Here are some of the businesses that are currently open in Ingonish 😊. It is important to make sure you check each businesses individual facebook page for the most up to date information.
Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Café
Groovy Goat Farm and Soap Company
Velo Cape Breton Bicycle Association
Surf & Turf Adventures
The Bitsy Bean Café + Night Owl Coffee Co.
Doucette's Market & Clay's Confectionery Store
Hot On The Trail Mobile Foods
Andrew's Pizzeria
285 Takeout & Catering
Ingonish Irving
Highlands Hostel
Neil’s Harbour Co-op
Trailside Accommodations and Outdoor Adventures
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This sounds like fun! Grab the girls and email to sign up. This event is sure to sell out!Update - POSTPONED - Dont worry! This event is still happening, just at a later date TBA
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Hey ladies! Do you have any plans for next Saturday? Well, now you do! We are teaming up with the @periwinklecafe and @mikailas.aesthetics for our first winter event - Spice up your Life: a 1990s ladies night out - and we are PUMPED! Think karaoke, manis and cosmos! Ticket bundle 1: $50 - includes entry fee, girly cocktail upon arrival, 90s karaoke AND a mini manicure using Groovy Goat spa products by estheticians MiKaila and Sam. These tickets are limited, so make sure you gather up the gals and book them fast if you want to secure a mani. Miss out on mani tickets? Don’t worry - ticket bundle 2 is $30 and includes your entry fee, a cocktail, 90s karaoke and DIY Groovy Goat spa product sampling. Tickets must be purchased in advance - please email info@groovygoat.ca or periwinklecafe.cb@gmail.com to book for yourself or your group. Bring your fav 90s attire (yes, this is a dress-up party!) and song list and we’ll handle the rest! 90s-inspired cocktails and snacks will be available for purchase at the cafe counter and Groovy Goat will have products for purchase in the “spa” zone. #spiceupyourlife #90sthrowback #rewind #girlsnightout #manis ... See MoreSee Less
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“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together” - Vincent Van Gogh
There were a lot of great things accomplished by the volunteers of the IDS last year.
Here are a few of the highlights for each month of 2025.
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Ingonish is a great place to live and visit all year round! If you are a business or organization who is open or has events during the winter months please send us an email or reach out via DM.
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Not one BUT TWO amazing holiday events happening in our community today! ... See MoreSee Less
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Amazing Christmas event happening tomorrow! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy December North of Smokey!
The weather really wanted to show us it was December ❄️
For the winter months we have switched to a monthly newsletter, however if your business hours change or you decide to host an event or open please let us know as we will be continuing to update the graphic and post throughout the month 😊
Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Café
Groovy Goat Farm and Soap Company
Velo Cape Breton Bicycle Association
Surf & Turf Adventures
The Bitsy Bean Café + Night Owl Coffee Co.
Doucette's Market & Clay's Confectionery Store
Hot On The Trail Mobile Foods
Andrew's Pizzeria
Ingonish Irving
Neil’s Harbour Co-op
Highlands Hostel
Trailside Accommodations and Outdoor Adventures ... See MoreSee Less
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Another wonderful weekend of community cheer upon us!
Make sure you bundle up and come out to enjoy the annual north of smokey community parade of lights this Saturday evening at 6pm!
Please read the housekeeping information also posted and follow their page for any updates. North of Smokey Parade of Lights
The Bitsy Bean Café + Night Owl Coffee Co.
Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Café
Groovy Goat Farm and Soap Company
Velo Cape Breton Bicycle Association
Surf & Turf Adventures
Doucette's Market & Clay's Confectionery Store
Hot On The Trail Mobile Foods
Andrew's Pizzeria
Ingonish Irving
Highlands Hostel
Trailside Accommodations and Outdoor Adventures
Neil’s Harbour Co-op ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎶🎄⭐️
What a wonderful time to be in Ingonish!
Not only do we still have some wonderful options to grab a bite to eat, we also have wonderful community activities happening every week.
Make sure you check out the annual community tree lighting happening this Saturday at fresh water cove. There will be Christmas caroles, hot chocolate and craft/food vendors. Last year felt like a scene from a hallmark Christmas movie and we are sure this year will be just as magical 💫
The Bitsy Bean Café + Night Owl Coffee Co.
Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Café
Groovy Goat Farm and Soap Company
Velo Cape Breton Bicycle Association
Surf & Turf Adventures
Doucette's Market & Clay's Confectionery Store
Hot On The Trail Mobile Foods
Andrew's Pizzeria
Ingonish Irving
Highlands Hostel
Trailside Accommodations and Outdoor Adventures
Neil’s Harbour Co-op ... See MoreSee Less
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After the show the sky gave us last night, it’s safe to say this is turning out to be a wonderful November in Ingonish.
Don’t forget we have the annual tree lighting on Saturday November 22 from 4pm-6pm AND
Our amazing parade of lights on Saturday November 29.
If you like to be a vendor at the tree lighting or have a float in the parade please send us a message and we will pass it on! ☺️
The Bitsy Bean Café + Night Owl Coffee Co.
Doucette's Market & Clay's Confectionery Store
Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Café
Velo Cape Breton Bicycle Association
Surf & Turf Adventures
Ingonish Irving
Neil’s Harbour Co-op
Highlands Hostel
Trailside Accommodations and Outdoor Adventures ... See MoreSee Less
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