Pass By: Bras d'Or Lake
You’ll catch glimpses of Bras d’Or Lake, a 90 km long body of water composed of three long fingers that stretch into northern Cape Breton.
Pass By: Baddeck, Baddeck
Hear Alexander Graham Bell tell you why he has a museum dedicated to him! You can even visit the National Historic Site and Museum which is close by.
Pass By: Plaister Mines, Plaister Mines, NS B0E 1B0, Canada
We'll tell you the history of the Plaister Mines and what they were mining.
Pass By: Saint Anns, Saint Anns
We'll tell you how the Scots made a major impact in Cape Breton and how they came about being here.
Pass By: Goose Cove, Goose Cove, NS B0E 1B0, Canada
One of the prettiest spots along this section of the trail where several brooks join to flow into the cove. If waterfalls are your thing, there are several beautiful ones along Goose Cove Brook that are easily accessible.
Pass By: North River Wilderness Area, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0, Canada
The North River Wilderness Area protects more than 5,000 hectares or 12000 acres of highland plateau and rugged river valley and offers a number of trails for all levels.
Pass By: Saint Anns Bay, St Anns Bay, Canada
If you are looking to stretch your legs there are several easy trails or if you just want to browse some shops this is a great spot.
Pass By: CG7G+WW North Shore, CG7G+WW North Shore, NS, Canada
PLASTER PROVINCIAL PARK: As we drive along the edge of the park we’re going to tell you some interesting facts about the park itself and the area you will see around you.
Pass By: French River Wilderness Area, Margaree Valley, NS B0E 2C0, Canada
You'll hear about one of the largest and the most rugged of all the protected areas in Nova Scotia.
Pass By: Wreck Cove General Store, 42470 Cabot Trail, Birch Plain, NS B0C 1H0, Canada
A famous stop along the Trail. In business since 1976 they offer everything you need for a road trip including their legendary lobster sandwiches!
Pass By: Cape Smokey, Cape Smokey, Canada
There is a pull off on your ascent to Cape Smokey where you can pause for a panoramic ocean view before you head up to the top.
Pass By: Cape Smokey Provincial Park, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0, Canada
On top of Smokey Mountain you’ll find the entrance to the Cape Smokey Picnic Park where you’ll find picnic tables, flush toilets and scenic lookouts.
Pass By: Ingonish, Ingonish
The Ingonish community actually consists of five villages and stands at the gates to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, a famous tourist stop with beautiful fresh and salt water beaches.
Pass By: Ingonish Harbour, Ingonish Harbour, Canada
Hear how the two harbours of Ingonish benefited the Mi'kmaq over 9000 years ago and continues to benefit residents and tourists today.
Pass By: Keltic Lodge, Keltic Lodge, NS B0C 1L0, Canada
TRAILS, WHALES, GOLF & GOATS. There’s so much to see and do along this stretch of the Cabot trail...we'll give you a rundown!
Pass By: Ingonish Centre, Ingonish Centre, NS B0C 1L0, Canada
If you like camping, hiking, beaches or waterfalls, you are spoiled for choice here. We'll give you some of the details!
Pass By: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail Road, Ingonish B0C1L0
It’s been said the park is where the mountains meet the sea. Glaciers and rivers carved the landscape, creating a unique ecosystem that includes animals found nowhere else in Nova Scotia.
Pass By: Neil's Harbor, Neil's Harbor
There are many interesting communities above the park that are also worth a visit if you have the time. One of these is the tiny fishing village of Neils Harbour. With only 300 people in residence, it’s a popular summer tourist spot.
Pass By: Bras D'or, Bras D'or, NS, Canada
A TALE OF THREE CONTINENTS: The land around us is called the Bras d’Or terrane. We'll tell you a bit about the surrounding geology and its history.
Pass By: Aspy Bay, Aspy Bay, NS B0C 1G0, Canada
If you like beaches you’ll like Aspy Bay. A beautiful red sand bar protects the large South and North Aspy Bays.
Pass By: Pollett's Cove, Pollett's Cove, Canada
You'll hear about the vast and rugged wilderness called the Polletts Cove – Aspy Fault Wilderness area that marks the collision of the three continental plates.
Pass By: Beulach Ban Waterfall, Pleasant Bay
If you’d like to visit the most accessible waterfalls in the park, it's just a couple of kilometers and a short walk leading to a truly pretty waterfall. Don't worry, we give you easy directions.
Pass By: Cape Breton Highlands, Cape Breton Highlands, Victoria County, NS B0C 1G0, Canada
The plateaus are the northern tip of the Appalachian Mountains of eastern North America. You’ll notice look offs on the side of road, one which gives the best views of the giant fault line cutting through the highland plateaus.
Pass By: Lone Shieling, 24543 Cabot Trail Rd, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Pleasant Bay B0E2P0
The Lone Shieling is a replica of an old Scottish crofter’s hut that is just a magical 15 minute walk through old sugar maples. Once there interpretive panels tell its story.
Pass By: MacIntosh Brook Trail, 24150 Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay B0E2P0
The MacIntosh Brook trail is a delightful thirty minute walk suitable for the whole family including the dog! The path follows a babbling brook to a lovely woodland waterfall at the end.
Pass By: Pleasant Bay, Pleasant Bay
Pleasant Bay is the whale watching capital of Cape Breton!!
Pass By: Mackenzie Mountain Lookout, 3180-23562 Cabot Trail Rd, Pleasant Bay, Ns B0e 2p, Scenic Vantage Point, Pleasant Bay B0E2P0
This look off provides an amazing view of the Gulf of St Lawrence. It’s a good place to stop and catch your breath.
Pass By: Fishing Cove, Fishing Cove, Canada
The lookoff at the entrance to Fishing Cove Trail will give you a beautiful view of mountain headlands swooping down to the ocean.
Pass By: Benjies Lake, Benjies Lake, Inverness County, NS B0E 2P0, Canada
Moose in Cape Breton have an interesting history. This is a popular spot for these giant beasties who like to munch on forest herbs and aquatic plants in the lake.
Pass By: French Lake, French Lake, Inverness County, NS B0E 2P0, Canada
There’s a pull off at French Lake that gives you a lovely view of a highland lake surrounded by Boreal forest.
Pass By: Skyline Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park B0E2P0
If you’ve seen postcards of the Cabot Trail it’s likely the photos were taken from the end of the Skyline trail. The headland cliff is famous for its dramatic views of the Cabot Trail as it winds along French Mountain. It’s a well-groomed path that’s rated an easy walk.
Pass By: Le Vieux Chemin du Cap-Rouge Trail, 1762 Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay B0E2P0
This trail is unique in that it’s a walk through history. At one time 30 Acadian families lived here. Many were refugees of the great expulsion of 1755 in Nova Scotia.
Pass By: Le Buttereau Trailhead, Inverness County, NS B0E 2P0, Canada
Le Buttereau, French for “little hill” is where at one time seven Acadian families lived here. We'll tell you a bit about the Acadian settlers here.
Pass By: Chéticamp Campground - National Park, 16719 Cabot Trail, Petit Étang, NS B0E 2M0, Canada
The Cheticamp River marks the western entrance of the National Park which has a campground and four nearby trails. One of these is le chemin du Buttereau.
Pass By: Petit Étang beach, Inverness County, NS B0E 2M0, Canada
Here you'll see an arm of gravel and sand as it sweeps from the red bluffs of Buttereau across the tidal estuary almost cutting the river off from the sea.
Pass By: Cheticamp, Cheticamp
Welcome to one of the Acadian capitals of the world! It’s a popular tourist town with whale watching, a museum, several restaurants and an excellent golf course.
Pass By: Cheticamp Island Beach, Cheticamp Island Rd, Cheticamp B0E1H0
If you’d like to lounge on a nice sandy beach for a while then the Plage St. Pierre beach and campground on Cheticamp Island is for you!
Pass By: Grand Etang, Grand Etang
Learn about the Acadian tradition of Mi-careme and if you have the time visit the Centre de la Mi-careme and make your own mask.
Pass By: Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Gulf of St Lawrence
As we travel south the landscape flattens out for a great view of the Gulf of St Lawrence. The sea along the coast here is a rich marine environment known as the Cape Breton Trough.
Pass By: Belle Côte, Belle Côte, NS B0E 1L0, Canada
The English translation for Belle Cote is beautiful coast, and if you take a detour on Belle Cote Beach Road to the shoreline you’ll know how the area got its name.
Pass By: Margaree Harbour, Margaree Harbour, NS B0E 2B0, Canada
When you cross the bridge over the Margaree Harbour you might think this was a lake, and not a river. At almost a kilometer or half mile wide this is the Margaree River estuary.
Pass By: East Margaree Crossing Road, E Margaree Crossing Rd, Nova Scotia, Canada
The bridges at the East Margeree Crossing will give you an excellent view of how the river winds along the valley floor and you might even see a fisher in waders, casting out a line in the shallows.
Pass By: Margaree River, Margaree River, Nova Scotia, Canada
The hills around here are Appalachian, the same Appalachian Mountain range that extends all the way from Florida to Newfoundland.
Pass By: Live Life In Tents, 8139 Cabot Trail, Margaree Forks, NS B0E 2A0, Canada
Are you ready to get wet! If you are, then a tour with Live Life in Tents River Tours just might be for you. They offer unique camping from the primitive to a luxurious glamping experience. Oh and tours through the rapids of course!
Pass By: Margaree Valley, Margaree Valley
Here you'll find the Margaree Salmon Museum and not far the Margaree Fish Hatchery. Talk about an angler's dream!
Pass By: Lake O'Law Provincial Park, 4830 Cabot Trail, North East Margaree B0E2C0
From a pretty picnic park that runs alongside the road, you can take in the view of the low mountains across the lake....a beautiful and romantic backdrop.
Pass By: Middle River Wilderness Area, North East Margaree, NS B0E 2H0, Canada
There's an old mine is located in the hills of the wilderness area just beyond the fields. You'll have the chance to guess what was mined there!
Pass By: Middle River, Middle River
Here you'll find two unique churches stand side by side. With white clapboard and grey spires they look like fraternal twins who’ve decided to dress alike. We'll tell you how that came to be.
