North Bay Ingonish is a coastal saltwater bay located on the eastern shore of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, within the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. It is separated from South Bay Ingonish by the Middle Head peninsula, a long, narrow landform that features a hiking trail. The bay opens to the Atlantic Ocean, offering paddlers views of Cape Smokey and Ingonish Island. The shoreline includes a sandy beach, known as North Bay Ingonish Beach, which provides a primary access point for launching and landing paddlecraft. This beach is somewhat secluded, with access located near a Parks Canada operations building just before exiting the national park area. The adjacent Ingonish Beach, situated in South Bay, is noted for having significant facilities including washrooms, change rooms, and a canteen, which may be of use to paddlers staging trips in the broader area. As an open coastal bay, paddlers should anticipate exposure to wind and waves from the Atlantic, with conditions capable of becoming rough, particularly after storms. The presence of seabirds, seals, whales, and eagles has been noted in the surrounding area, offering wildlife viewing opportunities from the water. The water is characterized by a striking turquoise color. Given its location within a national park, paddlers should be aware of and comply with all Parks Canada regulations applicable to marine activities.