Discover Inverness

11 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights

Cabot Trail
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Cabot Trail

Ingonish Beach, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada

One of the most scenic drives globally, the Cabot Trail winds through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, offering breathtaking ocean views, forests, and cliffs.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park - Skyline Trail
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park - Skyline Trail

Cheticamp, Nova Scotia

A scenic hiking trail offering breathtaking views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and surrounding mountains.

Skyline Trail
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Skyline Trail

Skyline Trailhead, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada

Located in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the Skyline Trail offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and is renowned for whale watching and diverse wildlife.

Tenerife Mountain
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Tenerife Mountain

Tenerife Mountain, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada

This short hike offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Aspy Bay and the Cape Breton Highlands, making it perfect for capturing vast landscapes and mountain vistas.

Franey Trail
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Franey Trail

Franey Trailhead, Clyburn Valley, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Franey Trail offers a summit view over the expansive Clyburn Valley, ideal for sunrise photography and serene landscapes.

Highland Village Museum
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Highland Village Museum

Iona, Nova Scotia

A living history museum showcasing Scottish heritage through architecture and landscapes.

Cape Mabou
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Cape Mabou

Cape Mabou, Nova Scotia, Canada

A scenic point with views of the ocean and surrounding landscape, ideal for capturing natural beauty.

Pleasant Bay
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Pleasant Bay

Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

A scenic bay with a whale watching centre, offering opportunities to capture wildlife and coastal landscapes.

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Gypsum Mines Quarry & Trail
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Gypsum Mines Quarry & Trail

Chéticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada

This former quarry offers unique industrial landscapes against a backdrop of natural beauty, making it a great spot for capturing contrasts and textures.

Inverness Beach
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Inverness Beach

Inverness Beach, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada

A long stretch of sandy coastline perfect for beachcombers and sunset photography.

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Aspy Bay
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Aspy Bay

Aspy Bay, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

A picturesque bay with a barrier beach, offering serene coastal views and historical significance as the supposed landing site of John Cabot.