Ben Eoin Provincial Park
County
Cape Breton
Size
90.16 Hectares
Classification
Wayside
Status
Designated; Operational
Location NS Atlas
24 V 1
Managed As
Supporting Park
Overview
Small picnic park at the base of East Bay Hills
Protection Values
Much of the park is undeveloped and contributes to regional biodiversity; uncommon plants
Education Values
Some use by school groups - usually DNR-led
Tourism Values
One of few public parks adjacent to Bras d’Or Lake; on Highway 4
Outdoor Recreation Values
Existing hiking trail with potential for a more extensive hiking system connecting to adjoining Crown land; cross-country skiing
Annual Visitation
Unknown, but fairly well used
Other Site Considerations
Spruce bark beetle in park.
Exotic invasive tree species, Norway maple and English oak, require removal.