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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 · 15m – 320m

Data reported at Wed, Oct 21, 12:08 AM UTC
Last Snowfall
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Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
0cm
Season Total
0cm
Projected to open Dec 6

SnowSure reports this resort is not operating (pre-season). SnowSure™ scores below reflect weather and snowpack signals, not open terrain.

Current Conditions
Reported Wed, Oct 21, 12:08 AM UTC
Base
15m
Temp
8°C
Wind
19km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
168m
Temp
6°C
Wind
19km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
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Summit
320m
Temp
6°C
Wind
19km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
of 3
10-Day Forecast
Summit (320m) · Updated Wed, Oct 21, 12:08 AM UTC
Today
21
8°
4°
Thu
22
7°
5°
Fri
23
5°
1°
3.3cm
Sat
24
6°
2°
Sun
25
11°
3°
Mon
26
11°
7°
Season vs Historic
Updated Wed, Oct 21, 12:08 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+113%
vs 5-Year Avg
444cm avg by now
+127%
vs 30-Year Avg
411cm avg by now
444cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~501.7 cm. That's 13% above the 5-year average (444 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 22% above the 30-year average (411 cm).

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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.

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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..

The 14-day snow forecast for Cape Smokey predicts approximately 3.3cm of snowfall. LUXSKI provides forecasts from multiple weather models including ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, and Météo-France, updated hourly.

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.