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We wholeheartedly want you to chase waterfalls!

With 100’s of waterfalls, Cape Breton Island has waterfalls for everyone! The only problem is having enough time to explore them all. To help out with this, we’ve made an exciting 3 Day Itinerary focusing on some of the Island’s favourite waterfalls.

Day 1

Sydney to North River – 81 km

Let’s get right to it! There’s no way you can be a waterfall chaser and not tackle the trail to North River Falls. This towering waterfall plunges over 30 m into a pool that’s perfect for cooling down after the 9 km hike into the falls.

How to Chase Waterfalls! 2

Day 2

North River to Cape North – 118 km

Now that you’ve conquered North River Falls it’s time to head north to enjoy some easier to access waterfalls that will still leave you breathless!

3 Day Waterfall Chasing Itinerary

Day 3

Pleasant Bay to Middle River – 109 km

Get ready to drive one of the most scenic portions of the Cabot Trail while you head south through Chéticamp and Margaree to Middle River on your way to explore Gairloch Mountain Falls.

 

Gairloch Mountain Falls

This itinerary only included a few of the 100+ waterfalls on Cape Breton Island. If you’re interested in exploring more and entering our Waterfall Season Contest, travel over to our Waterfall Season page to see what other amazing waterfalls you can explore this spring!

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Beulach Ban Falls

Regions: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Community: North Highlands

Waterfall Season Select! Beulach Ban Falls Height: 21 m Distance (one way): 134 m Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 12 m Hiking Time: 5 minutes Ce...


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Bog Trail

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Trip Advisor Rating 25 Reviews

Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail

In keeping with Parks Canada’s mandate to protect the natural environment, a boardwalk keeps your feet dry as you walk while preventin...


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Cabot Shores GoBistro

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore

About Go Bistro: Our GoBistro stays open year round! We keep serving delicious local seafood, meats, vegetarian dishes, homemade pasta and m...


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Clucking Hen Café & Bakery

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore

Located half way between Baddeck and Ingonish. Open daily from mid May until the end of October. Serving Breakfast, lunch and Dinner, licens...


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Gairloch Mountain Falls

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: Baddeck & Area

Waterfall Season Select! Black Brook (Gairloch Mountain Falls) Height: 15 m Distance (one way): 1 km Difficulty: Moderate Elevation: 120 m H...


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Lower North River Falls

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore

Waterfall Season Select! Lower North River Falls Height: 5 m Distance (one way):  approximately 1 km Difficulty: easy Hiking Time: 1 hour ...


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MacIntosh Brook Falls Trail

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Trip Advisor Rating 17 Reviews

Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail

Enjoy a family-friendly, fairly level stroll along a babbling brook and through a mature hardwood forest with a picturesque waterfall at the...


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Restaurant Evangeline

Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast

Community: Chéticamp & Area

Charming restaurant found in Chéticamp along the main street. Perfect for a great breakfast before continuing on the Cabot Trail. ...


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