Ocean Vista Cottage
14 Ocean Vista Lane B0C 1K0 Ingonish, PE, Canada

Planning on joining us this October 9-17 for Celtic Colours International Festival? We are pleased to announce that our friends at Air Canada are offering up to... 15% off flights for Festival folks! Check out all the details and get that special code by going here ---> https://celtic-colours.com/plan-your-trip/air-travel/ See more

Yeah.. For the first time ever in Cape Breton.. This is happening! We’re planning for 2 flight hours per day but will be completely flexible to whatever you req...uest. 15 mins for a tour over Ingonish and the Highlands then get dropped off at the peak to meet your gear and rip! See you there! #shredthegnar #skicapesmokey See more

Planning on joining us this October 9-17 for Celtic Colours International Festival? We are pleased to announce that our friends at Air Canada are offering up to... 15% off flights for Festival folks! Check out all the details and get that special code by going here ---> https://celtic-colours.com/plan-your-trip/air-travel/ See more

Yeah.. For the first time ever in Cape Breton.. This is happening! We’re planning for 2 flight hours per day but will be completely flexible to whatever you req...uest. 15 mins for a tour over Ingonish and the Highlands then get dropped off at the peak to meet your gear and rip! See you there! #shredthegnar #skicapesmokey See more

Please be advised that the back loop of the Skyline trail has been closed due to aggressive moose behaviour in the area. The main Skyline trail remains open for... now. Parks Canada continues to monitor moose behaviour on the trail with visitor safety top of mind. #moose #CBHNP #KeepWildlifeWild See more

This week's Parks Canada schedule! Tuesday, September 17th, until Sunday, September 22! Things to note:... -Events marked with a star (*) require pre-registration at least one day before. To reserve, call 902-224-2306 or ask at a visitor centre or campground kiosk. -For a description of weekly events, scroll to the bottom of this post for more information. Special Events Meander to Middle Head: Starts at 10 AM. A guided hike, meeting at Middle Head trail head right beside the Keltic Lodge main building. No fee or registration required! Go Wild! CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE: This activity is available most days, east or west side of the park, depending on staff availability! Pre-registration required at least one day before. Stop by or call a visitor center to reserve! $29.20 for a half day $51.10 for a full day The Week Tuesday, September 17 10 am: Meander to Middle Head Middle Head trailhead 7:30 pm: Lantern Walk Through Time* Freshwater Lake $14.70 per person Wednesday, September 18 10 am: Meander to Middle Head Middle Head trailhead 7 pm: Seeing in the Dark* Warren Lake. $14.70 per person Thursday, September 19 10 am: Meander to Middle Head Middle Head trailhead 7:30 pm: Lantern Walk Through Time* Freshwater Lake. $14.70 per person Friday, September 20 10 am: Meander to Middle Head Middle Head trailhead 7 pm: Seeing in the Dark* Warren Lake. $14.70 per person Saturday, September 21 10 am: Meander to Middle Head Middle Head trailhead 7:30 pm: Lantern Walk Through Time* Freshwater Lake. $14.70 per person Sunday, September 22 10 am: Meander to Middle Head Middle Head trailhead Event Descriptions Seeing in the Dark Learn tips and tricks for using your senses to peek under the cover of night. A symphony of owls, loon and toads accompany you on this experience at Warren Lake. Recommended for ages 12 and over. 2.5-3 hours. $14.70 per person. Lantern Walk Through Time Step into the past and become spellbound by the tales of Cape Breton, brought to life by the call of the loon and the crash of the waves. Recommended for ages 8 and over. 1.5-2 hours. $14.70

A few of Friday’s Stunning Harvest Moon from the step of the cottage by my father in-law Phil Nearing.

A Busy Bee hard at work this morning!

A visitor watching us today at Ocean Vista Cottage!

Weekend Update Due to the uncertainty of this weekend's weather, Main Street will not be opening for Breakfast. It is a lot of work and food wastage if the weat...her turns bad But we will plan to be open between 11am and 8 pm as long as we have power. Hoping for the best, everyone stay safe, see you all soon. See more

Main Street Breakfasts are suspended this week until the weekend Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th September. Hours will be: Tues 11 am - 8 pm Wed 11 am - 8 pm... Thur 11 am - 8pm Fri 11 am - 8 pm Sat 8 am - 8 pm as usual Sun 8 am - 8 pm as usual

Here's what's happening around Ingonish from Tuesday, August 13th until August 18th! Coastal Restaurant and Pub A cozy local favorite. Live music is offered at ...the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Doors open from 12 Noon until 8 PM. Keltic Lodge The Highland Sitting Room is a beautiful, historic lounge inside the Keltic main lodge. All performances there are from 6 PM until 10 PM. Cyril MacPhee will be performing from August 13th to August 15th. Jason Kempt will be performing on the night of the 16th. Darrell Keigan will be performing on the night of the 17th. Both Stewart MacDonald and Darrell Keigan will be performing from the 18th to the 20th. Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Cafe Hosted behind the main building from 7 PM each Friday through August, Darling Banya is a sensory experience. Incorporating essential oils and tree essences, three to four rounds of heating in a wood-fired steam tent, and followed by cooling and resting. Running for about an hour and a half, oysters and refreshments included. $50 per person. Call Periwinkle Cafe to reserve. Saint John's Hall Saturday Night Ceilidhs are hosted once a week here from 8:15 PM until 10 PM. Lively and bright. $10 per person. Thirsty Hiker Pub A casual, relaxed bar with entertainment on multiple weeknights. Open at 5 PM, performances starting at 7 PM, and closing at 12 PM. Pickleball at the Ingonish Tennis Courts: A fun, casual sport in a relaxed environment! All skill levels and ages are welcome, equipment is provided, and there is no fee to participate. Come to the Ingonish Beach Tennis Courts to participate! Held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 am, Sundays at 4:30 pm.

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