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Cape Smokey ski resort, Canada (North America) — luxury alpine destination — Mountain views, ski slopes, and alpine landscape
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Cape Smokey

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Resort Guide

Cape Smokey is located in Ingonish, Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island, offering Atlantic Canada’s only gondola-accessed ski terrain. The resort features a variety of trails suitable for all skill levels, panoramic ocean and mountain views, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Key amenities include a modern gondola, equipment rentals, a ski school, and a scenic summit lodge, making it a unique destination for both skiing and year-round sightseeing. Cape Smokey stands out for its coastal setting and the opportunity to experience skiing with views of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionNorth America
CountryCanada
Base Elevation15m
Summit Elevation320m
Vertical Drop305m
Skiable Acres100
Total Runs16
Total Lifts3
Annual Snowfall150 inches / 381 cm
Longest Run2.4 km / 1.5 mi
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Live Conditions

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Cape Smokey

Weather Forecast · 15m320m

Data reported at Sun, Sep 06, 1:25 AM UTC
Last Snowfall
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Last 7 Days
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Off-Season Resort (Northern Hemisphere)

This resort is currently closed for the season. Northern Hemisphere resorts typically operate November–April.

Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Sep 06, 1:25 AM UTC
Base
15m
Temp
14°C
Wind
37km/h
Snow Depth
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
168m
Temp
12°C
Wind
37km/h
Snow Depth
14-Day Forecast
Summit
320m
Temp
12°C
Wind
37km/h
Snow Depth
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
of 30% open
10-Day Forecast
Summit (320m) · Updated Sun, Sep 06, 1:25 AM UTC
Today
6
12°
11°
Mon
7
14°
11°
Tue
8
18°
11°
Wed
9
13°
10°
Thu
10
16°
10°
Fri
11
17°
12°
Sat
12
17°
11°
Sun
13
16°
10°
Mon
14
20°
14°
Tue
15
19°
14°
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Sep 06, 1:25 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+113%
vs 5-Year Avg
305cm avg by now
+127%
vs 30-Year Avg
294cm avg by now
305cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~344.7 cm. That's 13% above the 5-year average (305 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 17% above the 30-year average (294 cm).

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Last synced Sun, Sep 06, 1:25 AM UTC

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Top Après Ski

The Gondola – Located at the base of Cape Smokey, The Gondola is celebrated for its cozy atmosphere, panoramic views of the Atlantic, and welcoming après-ski environment featuring local craft beers and live music events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cape Smokey — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skiing and staying in Cape Smokey, Canada.

Visit the Cape Smokey page on LUXSKI for the latest snow conditions updated hourly.

Cape Smokey has 16 runs. and 3 lifts. covering 100 skiable acres. The elevation ranges from 15m to 320m. with a vertical drop of 305m. The resort averages 150 inches / 381 cm of snowfall annually..

You can browse and book luxury ski hotels at Cape Smokey directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Cape Smokey destination page to see all available hotels, check real-time room availability and pricing, and book with free cancellation options. You can also contact our concierge team at concierge@lux.ski for personalized trip planning.