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Getting to Cape Breton Island is always transportive. It’s a scenic 2½-hour drive from my residence in rural Nova Scotia, and those coming from urban Halifax will experience notable transitions as the urban landscape gives way to rolling hills.
The Cabot Trail is one of Canada’s ultimate scenic highways.Located on Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island, the Cabot Trail is a 298 km (185 miles) scenic drive through Cape Breton Highland’s National Park along the Atlantic Ocean. It is considered one of the best road trips in the world. We drove the Cabot Trail in a counterclockwise direction, starting in Baddeck and ending in Cheticamp. Although the trail can be driven in a day, we recommend four days to really explore everything there is to see and do.
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The Skyline Trail is located between Pleasant Bay and Cheticamp on the North East side of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. This iconic hiking trail delivers unforgettable views, especially at sunset when the sun sets over the Gulf of St. Lawrence, showcasing some of the most stunning vistas in the province.
Nova Scotia is the perfect road-tripping destination. While most people explore the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton, the South of Nova Scotia is equally exciting.
