Highlands Hostel - Cape Breton Highlands National Park

A friendly, budget-conscious hostel located in Pleasant Bay, a renowned whale-watching hub on the Cabot Trail. Guests have easy access to boat tours for whale and puffin sightings, and the surrounding wilderness offers opportunities to spot moose and eagles on land. It's a social base for adventure and wildlife enthusiasts.

Location
Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Atlantic Canada & Eastern Arctic, Canada, North America
Type
hotel
Coordinates
46.815000, -60.776000
Price range
budget
Phone
1-902-383-2371
Website
https://www.highlandshostel.ca/
Activities
Fishing, Spa
Amenities
Spa, Restaurant, Dining, Bar
Tank Filling
budget

PlnrScore: 32/100

Best Time to Visit Highlands Hostel

The best months to visit Highlands Hostel are July, August, March, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Poor, temperature -6.13°C, rainfall 228.7mm, sunshine 2.1 hrs, humidity 89.2%
  • February: Poor, temperature -7.07°C, rainfall 193.8mm, sunshine 3.6 hrs, humidity 85%
  • March: Poor, temperature -4.22°C, rainfall 189.7mm, sunshine 5.4 hrs, humidity 83.4%
  • April: Poor, temperature 0.17°C, rainfall 153.1mm, sunshine 7.3 hrs, humidity 82.3%
  • May: Poor, temperature 5.42°C, rainfall 103.3mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 78.9%
  • June: Poor, temperature 13.37°C, rainfall 114.3mm, sunshine 9.8 hrs, humidity 79.5%
  • July: Good, temperature 16.9°C, rainfall 140.9mm, sunshine 9.8 hrs, humidity 82.6%
  • August: Good, temperature 16.62°C, rainfall 131.6mm, sunshine 9.8 hrs, humidity 83.7%
  • September: Poor, temperature 13.06°C, rainfall 154.6mm, sunshine 8.1 hrs, humidity 85.5%
  • October: Poor, temperature 7.72°C, rainfall 147.3mm, sunshine 6.1 hrs, humidity 86.1%
  • November: Poor, temperature 1.7°C, rainfall 214.4mm, sunshine 3.2 hrs, humidity 88.4%
  • December: Poor, temperature -2.61°C, rainfall 228.5mm, sunshine 2 hrs, humidity 90.2%

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