Category: Cabot Trail
Nova Scotia boasts over 13,300km of coastline, making it the ideal destination for seaside adventures. From relaxing on sandy shores or exploring tidal pools to kayaking around islands and through hidden coves, to hiking along rugged cliffs, and even taking a scenic drive through charming fishing villages.
We’re reflecting on some of the most memorable travel moments captured across Nova Scotia in 2024 as the year draws to a close. From sunny beach days to spectacular fall colours, Nova Scotia truly showcased its beauty this year. We hope these scenes will inspire you to visit Nova Scotia in 2025 and discover Your Ocean Playground for yourself!
The beauty of Cape Breton Island’s Cabot Trail attracts many artisans who look for inspiration within their natural surroundings when creating their art. Many of the artisans living around the Cabot Trail operate working studios and invite visitors to stop in to say ‘Hello’ and to watch them create beautiful works of art and one-of-a-kind treasures.
Cape Breton Island has been recently ranked the #1 Island in Canada by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards and ranked #10 in the 25 Best Islands in the World category. With incredible scenery, food, adventure, live music around every corner and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, we can’t say we’re surprised!
If you love adventure, cozy inns, and playing in the snow, then Ingonish is your ideal winter destination!
Is there a best way to travel around the Cabot Trail? Clockwise or counter-clockwise? Read on to decide for yourself!
From the world top ranked, true seaside links course at Cabot Links and neighbouring masterpiece Cabot Cliffs, part of Cabot Cape Breton, to the traditional Stanley Thompson designed course at Highlands Links and the more contemporary layouts of Bell Bay, Le Portage, or The Lakes, there is no shortage of play for golfers in Cape Breton.
