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National parks near Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia

The closest national park to Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia is Cape Breton Highlands National Park — about 74.1 km (46 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 31 min of driving.

1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Cape Breton Highlands.

National parks near Cape Breton County

Parks ranked by distance from Cape Breton County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cape Breton Highlands National Park74.1 km (46 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Prince Edward Island National Park226 km (140 mi)3 hr 46 minBest as a weekend
Sable Island National Park245 km (153 mi)4 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
Pituamkek National Park282 km (175 mi)4 hr 36 minBest as a weekend
Fundy National Park375 km (233 mi)5 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
Kouchibouguac National Park376 km (233 mi)5 hr 59 minBest as a weekend
Gros Morne National Park432 km (269 mi)6 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Forillon National Park438 km (272 mi)6 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Kejimkujik National Park441 km (274 mi)6 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip
Mingan Archipelago National Park504 km (313 mi)7 hr 52 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Cape Breton County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Cape Breton County?

Cape Breton Highlands National Park, about 74.1 km (46 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 31 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Cape Breton County in a day?

Cape Breton Highlands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.