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Cabot Trail, Indian Brook

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Scenic Drive · Hiking Trail

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Take a scenic drive on Cabot Trail, a 298 km (185 mi) loop around the island's northern section. Named after famed explorer John Cabot, the roadway was built in the 1930s. Drive or cycle through the picturesque Cape Breton Highlands, a route offering a staggering amount of stunning viewpoints overlooking mountains, undulating green hills, the ocean, and quaint, sleepy hamlets. With our international travel planner, Indian Brook attractions like Cabot Trail can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.

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Tours to Cabot Trail

BOOK WITH VIATOR Shared Cruise Excursion - "Mini" Cabot Trail

4.6

Duration: 5h - 8h

Tours from $133 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Cabot Trail Discovery Tour

4.8

Duration: 8h - 10h

Tours from $133 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Cabot Trail Discovery Tour

5.0

Duration: 8h - 10h

Tours from $515 ›

Cabot Trail reviews

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By Madison T

The Cabot Trail is breathtakingly beautiful! There are so many incredible views throughout the entire trail, especially between Ingonish and Cheticamp. The mountains meet the sea, the windy roads hug.... more

The Cabot Trail is breathtakingly beautiful! There are so many incredible views throughout the entire trail, especially between Ingonish and Cheticamp. The mountains meet the sea, the windy roads hug.... more »
By petesaund

Cabot Trail is considered one of world's top coastal drive but is also famous for its Celtic and Arcadian heritage.It offers during its 300 kms vistas of Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Saint Lawrence as..... more

Cabot Trail is considered one of world's top coastal drive but is also famous for its Celtic and Arcadian heritage.It offers during its 300 kms vistas of Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Saint Lawrence as..... more »
By Shelley d

A must do! Enjoy the scenery. Highly recommend the Skyline Trail near Cheticamp. The trail itself is good for everyone. If you are short on time keep to the left at the "Y". Follow it to the most.... more

A must do! Enjoy the scenery. Highly recommend the Skyline Trail near Cheticamp. The trail itself is good for everyone. If you are short on time keep to the left at the "Y". Follow it to the most.... more »