CABOT TRAIL

Considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world, this route circles the Cape Breton Island peninsula for approximately 300 km, passing through several communities. It winds around the sides of mountains, follows the contours of bays, overlooks red cliffs without ever losing sight of the Gulf of St. Lawrence or the Atlantic Ocean, and crosses the wild, boggy highlands of the Interior Highlands.

This tourist route is a delight for vacationers and tourists from all over the world who travel it by car, motorcycle or bicycle. You should not hesitate to take a few days to complete it entirely rather than doing it in one day. This way, you can enjoy outdoor activities in the national park, sleep under the stars or in a comfortable inn, take a sea kayak trip, or simply observe the rich flora and fauna of this region. Consult the website to plan your excursion. Accommodations, restaurants, activities and festivals, as well as suggested itineraries, are provided, along with a description of each community you will encounter.

Viewpoints: Upon entering Cape Breton Highlands National Park from Cheticamp, the road climbs the west coast and offers spectacular views of Cape Rouge, before crossing Mount French, the highest point on the route, and then branching off to climb the Mackenzie Mountains (views of Pleasant Bay).