Cabot Trail: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

You’ll catch glimpses of Bras d’Or Lake, a 90 km long body of water composed of three long fingers that stretch into northern Cape Breton.

Hear Alexander Graham Bell tell you why he has a museum dedicated to him! You can even visit the National Historic Site and Museum which is close by.

We'll tell you how the Scots made a major impact in Cape Breton and how they came about being here.

If waterfalls are your thing, there are several beautiful ones along Goose Cove Brook that are easily accessible.

of highland plateau and rugged river valley and offers a number of trails for all levels.

just want to browse some shops this is a great spot.

ell you some interesting facts about the park itself and the area you will see around you.

In business since 1976 they offer everything you need for a road trip including their legendary lobster sandwiches!

ramic ocean view before you head up to the top.

k where you’ll find picnic tables, flush toilets and scenic lookouts.

The Ingonish community actually consists of five villages and stands at the gates to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, a famous tourist stop with beautiful fresh and salt water beaches.

and continues to benefit residents and tourists today.

There’s so much to see and do along this stretch of the Cabot trail...we'll give you a rundown!

We'll give you some of the details!

It’s been said the park is where the mountains meet the sea. Glaciers and rivers carved the landscape, creating a unique ecosystem that includes animals found nowhere else in Nova Scotia.

There are many interesting communities above the park that are also worth a visit if you have the time. One of these is the tiny fishing village of Neils Harbour. With only 300 people in residence, it’s a popular summer tourist spot.

We'll tell you a bit about the surrounding geology and its history.

A beautiful red sand bar protects the large South and North Aspy Bays.

Fault Wilderness area that marks the collision of the three continental plates.

If you’d like to visit the most accessible waterfalls in the park, it's just a couple of kilometers and a short walk leading to a truly pretty waterfall. Don't worry, we give you easy directions.

You’ll notice look offs on the side of road, one which gives the best views of the giant fault line cutting through the highland plateaus.

The Lone Shieling is a replica of an old Scottish crofter’s hut that is just a magical 15 minute walk through old sugar maples. Once there interpretive panels tell its story.

The MacIntosh Brook trail is a delightful thirty minute walk suitable for the whole family including the dog! The path follows a babbling brook to a lovely woodland waterfall at the end.

Pleasant Bay is the whale watching capital of Cape Breton!!

This look off provides an amazing view of the Gulf of St Lawrence. It’s a good place to stop and catch your breath.

of mountain headlands swooping down to the ocean.

This is a popular spot for these giant beasties who like to munch on forest herbs and aquatic plants in the lake.

If you’ve seen postcards of the Cabot Trail it’s likely the photos were taken from the end of the Skyline trail. The headland cliff is famous for its dramatic views of the Cabot Trail as it winds along French Mountain. It’s a well-groomed path that’s rated an easy walk.

This trail is unique in that it’s a walk through history. At one time 30 Acadian families lived here. Many were refugees of the great expulsion of 1755 in Nova Scotia.

We'll tell you a bit about the Acadian settlers here.

One of these is le chemin du Buttereau.

ttereau across the tidal estuary almost cutting the river off from the sea.

Welcome to one of the Acadian capitals of the world! It’s a popular tourist town with whale watching, a museum, several restaurants and an excellent golf course.

If you’d like to lounge on a nice sandy beach for a while then the Plage St. Pierre beach and campground on Cheticamp Island is for you!

Learn about the Acadian tradition of Mi-careme and if you have the time visit the Centre de la Mi-careme and make your own mask.

The sea along the coast here is a rich marine environment known as the Cape Breton Trough.

our on Belle Cote Beach Road to the shoreline you’ll know how the area got its name.

At almost a kilometer or half mile wide this is the Margaree River estuary.

the river winds along the valley floor and you might even see a fisher in waders, casting out a line in the shallows.

extends all the way from Florida to Newfoundland.

If you are, then a tour with Live Life in Tents River Tours just might be for you. They offer unique camping from the primitive to a luxurious glamping experience. Oh and tours through the rapids of course!

Here you'll find the Margaree Salmon Museum and not far the Margaree Fish Hatchery. Talk about an angler's dream!

From a pretty picnic park that runs alongside the road, you can take in the view of the low mountains across the lake....a beautiful and romantic backdrop.

You'll have the chance to guess what was mined there!

Here you'll find two unique churches stand side by side. With white clapboard and grey spires they look like fraternal twins who’ve decided to dress alike. We'll tell you how that came to be.