Skyline Trail 2024
If you have ever hiked the famous Skyline Trail in Cape Breton, you may have encountered difficulty parking. It is such a popular location that spots fill up fast!
In fact, it is the most visited trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. In recent years, increased visitor demand has led to frequent congestion, temporary trail closures, and travelers being turned away.
Starting June 26, Parks Canada will be launching a reservation system for parking.
Between June 26 and October 25, access to the Skyline Trail parking lot will require a reservation for a 4 hour timeslot. The first entry is 8am and the last entry is 5pm. Only visitors with a confirmed reservation will be permitted to enter the parking lot. Timeslot reservations will be available through the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online or by telephone, when bookings open on May 6 at 9am.
The cost of parking, including reservation fees, will be $13 when booked online, or $15 if booked by telephone. All fees collected support the maintenance, management, and safety of visitor facilities at the Skyline Trail and the operations of the reservation service.
For more information on the Skyline Trail parking reservation system, click here.
