Ben Eoin Provincial Park

Ben Eoin Provincial Park is a protected area along the Bras d'Or Lake shoreline in Nova Scotia with a network of hiking trails through forested terrain. The landscape shifts between saltwater estuaries and tree-covered hills, creating distinct ecological environments throughout the park.

The park received official designation as a provincial park on February 11, 1975, becoming part of Nova Scotia's network of protected natural areas. This designation preserved the shoreline and its ecosystems for future generations.

The park sits within traditional Mi'kmaq territory, and the lake remains central to their way of life and connection to the land. You can feel this deep relationship woven into the landscape itself.

Multiple trailheads with parking facilities provide easy access to the hiking paths and waterfront areas throughout the park. Plan your walk based on the season, as weather and ground conditions change throughout the year.

The park serves as a gateway to the Bras d'Or Lake Biosphere Reserve, where freshwater and saltwater systems meet and create a habitat of global ecological importance. Few visitors realize they are standing at the intersection of two very different water worlds.

Location: Cape Breton County

Inception: February 11, 1975

Part of: Bras d'Or Lake Biosphere Reserve

Address: 5549 East Bay Highway (Route 4), Ben Eoin, NS

Website: https://parks.novascotia.ca/content/ben-eoin

GPS coordinates: 45.96222,-60.45972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08