Campground
Broad Cove Campground is located in Cape Breton Highlands National Park near the village of Ingonish on Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail, offering beach access and ocean swimming. With 202 total camping sites (182 reservable), it accommodates a range of camping styles: unserviced pitches, serviced sites with water/electricity/sewer, and oTENTik hybrid tent-cabin accommodations. The campground features showers, flush toilets, kitchen shelters, firepits, a playground, outdoor theatre, and interpretive programs. Nearby activities include hiking trails, geocaching, ocean swimming, and lake swimming. The campground operates seasonally from May 15 to October 26, with some sites available June 19 to September 2. (via official site)
- showers
- flush toilets
- kitchen shelters
- firepits
- playground
- outdoor theatre
- interpretive programs
- ocean swimming
- hiking trails
- geocaching
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Campground’s official website.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Unserviced with washroom building (toilets and showers) | 31.75 per night |
| Serviced with electricity, water, and sewer | 43.75 per night |
| oTENTik | 147.50 per night |
| Discount / deposit | |
|---|---|
| Discount for consecutive nights — 7 or more nights | 15% |
| Seasonal pass discount — Valid until June 30 | 48% |
Key facts
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Know before you go
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
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🏞️ Attractions
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Le parc provincial de Cape Smokey (anglais : Cape Smokey Provincial Park) est un parc provincial de la Nouvelle-Écosse situé sur l'île du Cap-Breton dans le comté de Victoria. Ce petit parc situé sur la piste Cabot possède un sentier de 10 km offrant de nombreux point de vue sur la côte.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Quik-Mart
- Freshmart
- Co-op
⛽ Fuel
- Ingonish Irving Oil
- Caper Gas
- Copper Gas
🍽️ Food & drink
- Seagull Restaurant
- Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Café
- The Bitsy Bean
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Showers
- Public toilets
- Pit toilet
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Tennis
- Baseball
🏧 ATM & bank
- Scotia
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Good to know
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Are pets allowed at Broad Cove Campground?
Dogs are permitted but must be leashed at all times. Pets are not allowed in equipped tents or oTENTiks. Dog waste must be removed from the campsite.
Can I have a campfire?
Campfires are permitted only in designated fireplaces provided at each site. Firewood is available for purchase at the park.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is after 2 PM; check-out is before 11 AM. Visiting hours are 8 AM to 10:30 PM.
Are there discounts for longer stays?
Yes. Seven or more consecutive nights receive a 15% discount on accommodation rates.
When are quiet hours?
Quiet hours are from 11 PM to 7 AM. Generators are not permitted between 9 PM and 8 AM.
How much does it cost to camp at Campground?
Campground charges a camping fee.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Campground?
At Campground, check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
How many pitches does Campground have?
Campground has around 202 pitches.
When is Campground open?
Campground is open May 15 to October 26 (some sites June 19 to September 2).
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