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Cabot Trail
Explore the legendary Cabot Trail — 298 km of cliff-hugging turns, ocean vistas and Highland culture that thrills every sense in any season.
It’s considered one of the world’s finest drives, but this coastal region demands much more than a drive-through. The Cabot Trail weaves through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, climbs forested plateaus and connects fishing hamlets alive with Acadian, Mi'kmaw and Gaelic stories. Plan several days to fully explore whale-watching coastlines, mountain hiking trails, artisan studios and authentic local seafood experiences that make this one of the world's most captivating destinations.
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Whale Watching on Cape Breton Island: What to Look For (and Where to Find Them)
There's something that stops you in your tracks when you first see a whale. Maybe it's the sheer scale of a humpback's fluke rising from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, dripping and impossibly large. Whatever it...
Puffins on Cape Breton Island: Where to See the Island’s Most Colourful Seabirds
Every summer, one of the most charming wildlife experiences on Cape Breton Island returns to the cliffs and waters just off the coast. Atlantic puffins, often called the clowns of the sea, arrive at the Bird...
The Ultimate 5-Day Fall Cape Breton Road Trip
There are fall drives, and then there's the Cabot Trail in autumn. From late September through October, the 298-kilometre loop around the northern tip of Cape Breton Island turns into one of the most spectacular foliage...
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