Plan your trip to Cape Breton Island

Choose your trip length, interests, and pace to build a flexible Cape Breton Island itinerary. Add other destinations, compare experiences, and reserve time for travel between stops.

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Experiences to explore

Browse these experiences as a starting point. The planner considers your interests, pace, and published schedules when building your days.

Cabot Trail Discovery Tour

*This tour leaves from Baddeck, NS and does not pick up at the cruise terminal in Sydney. The Cabot Trail Discovery Tour explores Nova Scotia’s most iconic road trip. From the ru…

Approx. 600 minutesView on Viator →

Cabot Trail Tour for Cruise Excursion Sydney, Cape Breton

-Guaranteed experienced local drivers and guide. -Guaranteed getting back around 60 mins before your sailing time. -Travel in a modern fleet featuring some of the newest vehicles i…

Approx. 420 minutesView on Viator →

Cabot Trail Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Drive Cape Breton’s 298 km Cabot Trail counterclockwise from Buckwheat Corner at your own pace. This self-guided smartphone tour pairs GPS-triggered audio with a live route map and…

Approx. 300 minutesView on Viator →

Cabot Trail Scenic Shore Excursion – Guaranteed Return to Ship

Discover why the Cabot Trail is considered one of the world's most scenic coastal drives. Travel with a knowledgeable local guide in a comfortable small group as you explore dramat…

Approx. 480 minutesView on Viator →

UTV/Side-by-Side Trail Tour to Cape Clear Look-off

A private tour with a trustworthy guide who is Canadian Safety Council qualified. Explore the rugged roads of Cape Breton on the inside trail in our 6-seater UTV/side-by-side with…

Approx. 240 minutesView on Viator →

Cabot Trail Scenic Highlights Tour

The Cabot Trail Tour offers an immersive journey through the stunning landscapes of Cape Breton, including Ingonish Beach and the Highlands. Travelers will enjoy breathtaking views…

Approx. 360 minutesView on Viator →

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