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Victoria, Subd. A

Broad Cove Mountain Trail – Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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Victoria, Subd. A

Broad Cove Mountain Trail – Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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Broad Cove Mountain Trail – Cape Breton Highlands National Park

00:47

2.27km

130m

Hiking

Experience a wondrous hike that switchbacks its way up through the dense coniferous forests of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. From the summit of Broad Cove Mountain, you’re rewarded with exceptional views out to the rugged Atlantic coast, along with glimpses of Middle Head and Cape Smokey in the distance.

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Last updated: December 9, 2025

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Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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1

368 m

Wonderful forest trail

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You're surrounded by dense coniferous forest on your way up Broad Cove Mountain. There are steps on the steeper sections to counter soil erosion, which can get slippery in the wet.

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2

1.13 km

View of Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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A worthy end to the hike up. Enjoy unobstructed panoramic views of the wild Atlantic coast with Middle Head and Cape Smokey in the distance.

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2.27 km

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2.23 km

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2.23 km

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Trail Reviews

Travelsanne ♡

August 29, 2022, Broad Cove Mountain 🇨🇦 Cape Breton Highlands NP | NS, Canada

A short steep climb up Broad Cove Mountain. The view over the forests of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the bay at Ingonish is breathtaking!

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