Cape Breton E-Bike Rentals
Located just outside the scenic village of St Peters in beautiful Richmond County, Cape Breton Bike
Rentals offers full day rentals of fat tire, 7 speed E-Bikes. With...
Getting Here & Around
Biking & Motorcycle
Experience Cape Breton Island through fresh ocean air and wide-open views; The island rewards every kind of rider. Quiet rail-to-trail paths hug the Gulf of St. Lawrence for breezy family spins, while legendary asphalt climbs test legs and throttles around the Cabot Trail. The Island’s growing network of rentals, tours, and way-finding apps keeps two-wheel travel simple. Check the options below, then visit each vendor’s website for current availability and route updates.
Signature Cycling Routes
Celtic Shores Coastal Trail
A gentle 92-km converted rail bed from Port Hastings to Inverness. Expect ocean views, seaside picnic tables, and virtually no elevation.
Cabot Trail Cycling Loop
A full 298 km of switchbacks, sea cliffs, and 13 per cent grades—often listed among Canada’s epic road rides.
CBRM Urban Routes
Paved bike lanes and signed greenways link downtown Sydney with beaches, museums, and campus trails.
Carry bear-spray and spare tubes on remote stretches. Cell coverage can drop in the Highlands, so download offline maps before you roll.
Celtic Shores Coastal Trail
Plan your ride with access points, printable maps, and surface conditions; visit the site for current trail updates.
Motorcycle Bucket-List Rides
Cabot Trail by Bike
The 298 km loop blends hairpin climbs with sweepers along cliff edges. Plan clockwise for sunrise oceanside or counter-clockwise for wider shoulder views.
Ceilidh Trail (Trunk 19)
A relaxed 107 km coastal detour between Port Hawkesbury and Margaree Forks with Celtic music pubs and beach pull-outs.
Look for gravel after heavy rain and watch for moose at dusk. Many stations close by 8 p.m.; top up whenever you see a pump.
Motorcycling the Cabot Trail: Everything you need to Know
The Cabot Trail is known as a true rider’s paradise. If you’ve already decided you’re riding the trail, here are a few tips and tricks you’ll need so your trip is as smooth as the pavement on the Cabot Trail!
Rentals and Guided Tours
Framework Cycle & Fitness - Hybrid & Road Bikes
Browse bike rentals, accessories, and service options; visit the site for current pricing and availability. Located in Sydney, NS
Mike’s E Bikes
Mike’s E Bikes offers rentals of 26” electric mountain bikes, in the heart of Canada’s Musical Coast, in beautiful Port Hood, Cape Breton. For families, you can also...
Brookspeed Motorcycle Rentals
Experience firsthand the exhilaration of motorcycle riding as it’s meant to be done – without traffic congestion and through breathtaking scenery. You will have the...
Safety and Road Tips
- Helmets are mandatory for cyclists and motorcyclists.
- Daytime running lights improve visibility on tree-covered bends.
- Weather shifts fast; pack a waterproof layer and check Nova Scotia 511 for wind advisories before tackling exposed highlands.
- Many rural cafés offer free water-bottle refills and basic tool kits—just ask.
Final Checklist
Download offline maps, reserve your ride early for July–September, and schedule extra time for viewpoint stops. With routes planned and gear sorted, Cape Breton’s coastlines, highlands, and Celtic villages open up one unforgettable kilometre at a time.