Quick Facts

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Sand Typesandy
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Length400m
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Warmest MonthAugust at 16°C
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LifeguardUnsupervised
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Nearest TownNeils Harbour
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CountyVictoria
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From Halifax453 km

About Black Brook Beach

Black Brook Beach is a picturesque cove beach in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, framed by forested headlands and a tumbling waterfall. The beach offers a classic Cape Breton experience — dramatic cliffs, crashing surf, and mountain views. A short hiking trail leads to a viewpoint overlooking the beach, and the nearby Jack Pine Trail is famous for its windswept coastal forest.

Plan Your Visit to Black Brook Beach

This beach is part of our complete Cape Breton travel guide, with the top things to see and do across the area. Pair it with a visit to one of Nova Scotia's iconic lighthouses, discover more Nova Scotia beaches, or use our trip planning hub to map out the rest of your stay.

Monthly Water Temperatures

Jan 0°C
Feb -1°C
Mar 0°C
Apr 2°C
May 5°C
Jun 10°C
Jul 14°C
Aug 16°C
Sep 14°C
Oct 10°C
Nov 5°C
Dec 2°C

Amenities

🅿️ Parking ✅
🚻 Washrooms ✅
🚿 Changerooms ❌
🧺 Picnic Tables ✅
🍔 Canteen ❌
🚶 Boardwalk ❌

Best For

walkingphotographysurfing

Explore Nearby

🏖️ More Beaches in Cape Breton

Ingonish BeachChimney Corner BeachPort Hood BeachWest Mabou BeachMira River Beach

🗼 Nearby Lighthouses

Neil Harbour Lighthouse (3 km)Ingonish Ferry Lighthouse (17 km)Cape North Lighthouse (28 km)

Location & Directions

GPS: 46.783300, -60.333300

Region: Cape Breton | County: Victoria | Near: Neils Harbour

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