A great start to your day driving the Cabot Trail! This is a pretty long stretch to drive, but it is all very scenic. However before you pop out onto the coastal cliffs, stop at the Wreck Cove General Store. As you might recall, I have a love affair with eating lobster! It may look very plain, but why disturb the taste of the lobster with lettuce and other tidbits?! Take the sandwiches and some drinks to go and eat at the next stop!
Get a bag! What is to come is the entrance to Cape Smokey Picnic Park. There is plenty of parking and the views are even better in this little park than along the highway.
There are little hiking trails that will take you right to the edge for some spectacular pictures. There are also restrooms and picnic tables here where you can sit and have that giant lobster sandwich while taking in the view! Now you are all fueled up for a short hike. Time to get out and stretch those legs! This 2. Here you can sit and watch the sea birds soar overhead and take in the beauty of Cape Breton.
There is a loop trail that will take you back a more forested way, or go back the way you came. Need ideas for more hikes around Cape Breton? More Information: Middle Head Hike. Cape Breton culture centers around fishing villages. The whole cape is filled with little fishing villages that once were booming, busy ports of fishermen and locals.
Now many of these towns have changed more into touristic towns. This is all that is left of a booming fishing village in There was a lobster factory, church, and school there at one point but they are long gone now. Park by the docks and take a little walk around the town. More Information: White Point Harbor. Take a seat on the outdoor patio and do some whale watching as you wait for your lobster feast. The wait staff is super friendly and the whole place has a relaxed atmosphere.
The drive from Rusty Anchor to this secluded point is gorgeous as the sun is going down. This is some of the most scenic parts of the Cabot Trail and they are glowing in golden sunlight at this time of evening.
Park and walk out on this secluded little beach and watch the sun dip down behind the rock formations. As you get to Margaree Forks continue following the Cabot Trail inland to the Normaway Inn; it is a great place to stay for the night. The sun will be down as you pull in and get ready to rest your weary head after a long day!
They have live music most nights for you to relax and wind down with a beer. Congratulate yourself because you just made it around the Cabot Trail in a day! You experienced the best it has to offer in a short amount of time! This little taste will no doubt make you want to come back for more hiking, food, and exploring on another trip! PLUS…you can carry on and carry home fresh lobster from the Halifax airport!
I was a guest of Nova Scotia Tourism however my desire to go back to Cape Breton for a second time was all mine so that I could have more time in this lovely place. This looks and sounds amazing! I really want to go back to Nova Scotia just for this part.
Hello, this itinerary is great, thanks for sharing! Any tips on other local villages we could stop on along the way? This was sort of a last minute trip. However — the fish cakes are definitely worth it!!
Thanks for sharing!! I hope you enjoy your time there! Yes — there are many hotels along the drive. However — in the summer months you have to have them reserved in advance as they fill up quickly. My best advice is to look on booking. And reserve early. Love the 1 day travel hence we have decided to give it a try.
This year we are definately doing it enroute from Labrador to NL. We will ne leaving Halufax area on a Monday and have ferry reservations for Wednesday afternoon in North Sydney. What are your suggestions for our route?
I will start trying to book accommodations around your suggestion. Looking so forward to hearing from you as well as finally getting to see what The Cabot Trail has to offer in its beauty. Thank you in advance. If you follow the route that I laid out for a day — it will be a full day.
But if you like hiking that Middle head hike is the perfect little break from the car to get out and stretch your legs! Like the rest of Cape Breton Island, music is prevalent on the east coast. During the Celtic Colours music festival, held for nine days each October, some of the best musicians from around the world descend upon the island, just when the leaves are changing colour.
Moving farther south, Baddeck is another convenient stopover showcasing shops, restaurants, a few nearby attractions, and of course, music. While I enjoyed a homemade berry cobbler at the High Wheeler Cafe, a man dressed in full Scottish garb played bagpipes and wandered aimlessly down the road. Inventor Alexander Graham Bell spent time at his Baddeck estate during his last 40 years of life and a national historic site now highlights his inventions and humanitarian work. He once said, "I have travelled the globe.
I have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes and the Alps and the highlands of Scotland, but for simple beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all.
And the nearby Gaelic College celebrates the songs, music, dance and storytelling that have always been important parts of Gaelic society. Attend a ceilidh — a social gathering with music — to get a true taste of Cape Breton nightlife.
The road to Margaree Harbour travels through the peaceful Margaree River Valley and then back to Cheticamp, the starting point for my journey. Is the Cabot Trail the most scenic drive in the world? But with all that it has to offer, does it really matter?
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