Cabot Trail

Cape Breton

This is your chance to navigate one of the National Geographic’s Drives of a Lifetime - by car, bike or motorcycle. With 24 look-offs to explore, the Cabot Trail is the best way to fully appreciate the gorgeous and rugged Cape Breton Highlands. Discover your own personal adventure along the way: play a round of golf at the famous Highland Links, hike and camp at Cape Breton Highlands National Park, or linger over hand-crafted hooked rugs in Cheticamp. This is truly one of the world’s great road trips.

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Spectacular Six Golf Courses

Cape Breton

Tee off at some the world’s finest golf courses. Bell Bay, Dundee Resort, Highland Links, The Lakes, Le Portage and Cabot Links (the first true links course in North America) each have a distinctive flavour and feature breathtaking vistas of land and sea. So relax, line up your drive, and test yourself against Cape Breton’s other treasure – the Spectacular Six.

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Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Cape Breton

The Cape Breton Highlands National Park contains some of the most celebrated scenery in North America. The Cabot Trail weaves through the park and around valleys and vistas. Hike the Skyline Trail, viewing wildlife along the way. Take in the spectacular views at one of the Park’s 24 look-off points. Lounge on one of the six beaches, pitch a tent and lie under the stars at one of eight campgrounds, play a round of golf, or stop and bask in one of the rushing waterfalls.

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Louisbourg 300th Celebrations

Cape Breton

A visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site in Cape Breton is literally like taking a step back into a bygone era – back to a time when the French and English crowns fought for control of the New World and all of Nova Scotia was a battleground. 2013 marks the 300th anniversary of the founding of Île Royale -- known today as Cape Breton Island -- and its capital, Louisbourg. There has never been a better time to visit North America’s largest historical reconstruction.

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Celtic Shores Coastal Trail

Cape Breton

Hop on your bicycle or lace up your hiking boots and tour the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, spanning from Port Hastings to the Town of Inverness on Cape Breton Island. Ninety-two kilometres of trail hug the coastline, taking you through thriving fishing communities, warm-water beaches, and plenty of live Celtic music. Along the way you’ll also discover the Glenora Distillery, the award-winning Cabot Links Golf Course, and the not-to-be-missed Red Shoe Pub in Mabou. Interpretative panels span the trail to provide context for each step of your adventure.

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Hike the Skyline Trail

Cape Breton

Experience the dramatic headland cliff that overlooks our rugged coastline at the end of this level trail. This is a fantastic way to get an eagle’s eye view of the winding Cabot Trail, and spot whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence from the viewing decks. Simply breathtaking.

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Kayak on the North River

Cape Breton

Glide across the water and enjoy the view on tours designed for everyone from beginners to kayaking veterans. A great Cape Breton adventure.

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Relax at Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa

Cape Breton

The perfect place to unwind, Keltic Lodge and Spa is located in the heart of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Adjacent to the 18-hole championship Highlands Links Golf Course, the hotel also features a heated pool, Aveda Spa, nearby wilderness trails, hiking, and whale watching.

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Try North America’s 1st single malt whisky at Glenora Inn & Distillery

Cape Breton

Join us for daily on-site tours from May to October before retiring to our inn and pub restaurant for a real Cape Breton ceilidh, featuring the finest whiskey in Nova Scotia.

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Hike the Franey Trail

Cape Breton

Climb up to a 360-degree view of the entire Clyburn Brook Canyon and Atlantic coastline from Cape Smokey to Ingonish. And be sure to keep an eye open for wildlife – this is moose country.

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Hear whales sing during Captain Mark’s Whale and Seal Cruise

Cape Breton

An unforgettable experience for nature lovers. Get so close to whales you can almost touch them. Eagles, seals and other ocean wildlife are also likely to be part of this adventure. Captain Mark is a great host – be sure to ask him about the areas history.

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Hit the greens at Cabot Links

Cape Breton

Play a round on North America’s only true links course. A one of a kind golfing experience, where every hole offers an ocean view, including five holes played right along the beach. This is golf the way it was meant to be played.

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Travel through time at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

Cape Breton

Learn about the life and times of this Canadian icon, and explore the largest collection of Bell’s artefacts and inventions at this one-of-a-kind museum overlooking the Bras d’Or Lakes.

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Louisbourg Lighthouse

Cape Breton

Part of the largest historic reconstruction in Canada, the current lighthouse stands at 55 feet tall and was completed in 1923. Help celebrate the Fortress of Louisbourg’s 300th anniversary when you visit this year.

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Markland Beach in Dingwall

Cape Breton

Experience one of the most breathtaking views of the northernmost part of the Cape Breton Highlands mountain range from the sandy beaches in Dingwall, a small fishing community located just off the Cabot Trail.