@visitnovascotia 🇨🇦 this summer ❤️ . An early morning hike to Cape Breton Highlands National Park quickly turned into a nightmare with active bear alerts. With just 1 car in the parking lot when I arrived, I was nervous to hike this trail. Since I wasn’t carrying bear spray, I kept singing loudly to warn animals that I was there 😂. . Cape Breton Highlands National Park is one of Nova Scotia’s most enchanting places, where mountains meet the sea. With rugged wilderness, it is highly suggested to hike with friends or a group. 📍Skyline Trail, Cape Breton National Park, Nova Scotia. The Skyline Trail gives you the eagle’s view with a dramatic headland cliff overlooking the rugged coast from the end of the trail. Hike details: It’s a 6.5km trail return, or if you decide to loop, the length is 8.2kms. An easy hike for any level of hikers with a slight incline. Best for an early morning or sunset hike. Best time to visit: Summer or fall. Active wildlife - Moose, Bears, mostly seen w...