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National parks near Richmond County, Nova Scotia

The closest national park to Richmond County, Nova Scotia is Cape Breton Highlands National Park — about 122 km (76.1 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 15 min of driving.

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

National parks near Richmond County

Parks ranked by distance from Richmond County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cape Breton Highlands National Park122 km (76.1 mi)2 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Prince Edward Island National Park186 km (116 mi)3 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
Sable Island National Park204 km (127 mi)3 hr 27 minBest as a weekend
Pituamkek National Park244 km (151 mi)4 hr 2 minBest as a weekend
Fundy National Park311 km (193 mi)5 hr 1 minBest as a weekend
Kouchibouguac National Park337 km (209 mi)5 hr 25 minBest as a weekend
Kejimkujik National Park363 km (225 mi)5 hr 47 minBest as a weekend
Forillon National Park444 km (276 mi)6 hr 59 minWorth a longer road trip
Gros Morne National Park510 km (317 mi)7 hr 57 minWorth a longer road trip
Mingan Archipelago National Park536 km (333 mi)8 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Richmond County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Richmond County?

Cape Breton Highlands National Park, about 122 km (76.1 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 15 min of driving.

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

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