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Discover why Cape Breton Island continues to inspire musicians, artists and inventors.

Cape Breton Island has inspired musicians, artists, and inventors since it was first settled by Europeans centuries ago. You are likely to feel similarly inspired, as you follow these spectacular trails along coastlines, through valleys, and to viewpoints with the ability to make you breathe deeply and appreciate the magnitude of the beauty in such special places.

Starting in Baddeck, where Alexander Graham Bell chose to settle for its simple beauty, you will start with a walk to a delightful waterfall, and visit the museum to learn about Bell’s astonishing discoveries. You will then follow the coast to Cape Breton Highlands National Park to enjoy the best trails of this profoundly stirring area where coastal hills meet the sea on both East and West coasts. We may be able to finish with a day around Mabou, a quiet village that at first glance belies the abundance of musical talent enjoyed there. You can visit the only single malt distillery outside Scotland before a fantastic hike on your last day along the path cut into the side of the coastal hills at Sight Point. This is a full week of Cape Breton magic, but we guarantee you will leave wanting more!

$2,295 per person, includes 7 days/6 nights, 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners, luggage handling, ground transportation including transfers from/to Halifax, guide support, relevant maps and notes.

Coupon code: P7302
Affiliations: Innkeepers Guild, Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia
Valid: June 1, 2012–October 14, 2012

Available tour dates: Jun 17-23; Jul 1-7; Jul 15-21; Jul 29-Aug 4; Aug 5-11; Aug 12-18; Aug 26-Sep 1; Sep 9-15; Oct 7-12. Contact us to ask about adding your own dates.