The Cabot Trail is open year-round. The park’s operating season runs from May to October, but full services are only offered in July and August. The Chéticamp Visitor Centre is an easy first stop: it has clean washrooms and coffee, and the grounds have a playground next to a quiet picnic area under the trees. Accessible washrooms are also available at the campgrounds. The Chéticamp day use area has an accessible kitchen shelter with a picnic table. According to the park, all of its viewpoints along the Cabot Trail are wide, paved and wheelchair accessible. That applies to the roadside viewpoints, not to the trails behind them.
Family FAQ
How much does Cape Breton Highlands National Park cost?
A park pass is required and can be bought at the Chéticamp Visitor Centre; regular fees apply from September 8, 2026, but the amounts are not listed.
Is there parking at Cape Breton Highlands National Park?
The Black Brook North picnic area has a paved accessible parking lot.
