📷 Cape Smokey
North America
Cape Smokey
Projected to open Dec 6
Projected to open December 6, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Dec 6
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Cape Smokey is projected to open December 6, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February65cm avg
- #2March54cm avg
- #3January69cm avg
Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 12, 11:01 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Dec 6
Projected to open December 6, 2026
16 runs · 3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
- Lifts– / 3
- Runs– / 16
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Cape Smokey
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.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Cape Smokey
- Where is Cape Smokey?
- Cape Smokey is a ski resort in Canada.
- How high is Cape Smokey?
- Cape Smokey runs from a base elevation of 15 m (49 ft) to a summit of 320 m (1,050 ft), giving a vertical drop of 305 m (1,001 ft).
- How big is Cape Smokey?
- Cape Smokey has 100 acres (40 hectares) of skiable terrain, 16 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Cape Smokey?
- Cape Smokey is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Cape Smokey get in a typical season?
- Cape Smokey averages 150 inches / 381 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Cape Smokey in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #158 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +4% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Cape Smokey averaged +4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +4%, '15-16 -8%, '23-24 +17%. A pattern, not a promise.
