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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Nova Scotia, Canada · North America
Membertou sits on the route: 10 minutes from Whitney Pier, 56km from Cape Smokey.
Membertou is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 7,859, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Membertou 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 Membertou to your route.
The Membertou First Nation (Mi'kmawi'simk: Maupeltu) is a Mi'kmaq First Nation band government in the tribal district of Unama'ki, also known as Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. As of 2026, the Mi'kmaq population is 1004 on-Reserve, and approximately 662 off-Reserve. It operates a community radio station CJIJ-FM.Read more
Currently, Membertou has become the most well-off First Nation in Atlantic Canada.
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Membertou is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 46.1152 latitude, -60.1893 longitude.
Membertou has a population of approximately 7,859 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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