Is Cape Breton Island worth seeing?
Is Cape Breton Island worth seeing? Cape Breton is home to historic fishing towns, like Cheticamp, as well as beautiful national parks, like Cape Breton Highlands National Park. In visiting the island, you can experience everything from Acadian and Indigenous culture and history, to observing wildlife. This maritime island is absolutely worth visiting!
What should I not miss on the Cabot Trail?
Favourite stops along the Cabot Trail include: Meat Cove at the very tip of Cape Breton Island (exit the Cabot Trail at Cape North). Hike or walk the Skyline Trail (easy and stroller and wheelchair accessible) and Franey Trail (more challenging hike) in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
How long does it take to drive around Cape Breton Island?
According to the Cabot Trail tourism map, available at Nova Scotia welcome centers and various museums and merchants on Cape Breton Island, the entire Cabot Trail drive takes approximately five hours.
Can you do the Cabot Trail in one day?
One of the world's most scenic coastal drives, it weaves around rugged headlands with spectacular views of the North Atlantic and Gulf of St Lawrence. Although you could complete the Cabot Trail in a long day, we recommend at least two days to enjoy all it has to offer.
Is Cabot Cliffs worth it?
I've been to Cabot four times, and I can quickly list five things that make the destination special: its two 18-hole courses play wildly different, all but ensuring you'll never get bored; the last four holes at Cliffs will likely comprise the most stunning walk you've ever taken on any golf course; the bar on property ...
What is so special about Cape Breton?
Known for: The world-renowned Cabot Trail. Dramatic coastal views, highland scenery and Bras d'Or Lake. Variety of hiking trails, world-class golf, Celtic culture and lively music scene.