scenic viewpoint
Cape Smokey
Headland lookoff on the Cabot Trail south of Ingonish, where the road switchbacks down a 300 m granite cape with sweeping Atlantic views along Cape Breton's rugged east coast.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Nova Scotia, Canada · North America
Glace Bay sits on the route: 10 minutes from Dominion, 55km from Cape Smokey.
Glace Bay is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 16,915, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Glace Bay sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Glace Bay time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Glace Bay to your route.
Glace Bay is a community in the eastern part of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia, Canada. It forms part of the general area referred to as Industrial Cape Breton.
Formerly an incorporated town (1901–1995), the municipal government in Glace Bay was dissolved and the community was amalgamated intoRead more
the larger regional municipality. Prior to amalgamation, Glace Bay had been the province's fourth largest urban area and the largest town in Nova Scotia by population.
Neighbouring communities include Reserve Mines, Dominion, and Tower Road.
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Glace Bay is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 46.1970 latitude, -59.9570 longitude.
Glace Bay has a population of approximately 16,915 people, making it a town in Canada.
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Headland lookoff on the Cabot Trail south of Ingonish, where the road switchbacks down a 300 m granite cape with sweeping Atlantic views along Cape Breton's rugged east coast.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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