Cape Breton Island Hike

Six nights; seven days of hiking, exploring the best trails of Cape Breton Island on foot with luxurious accommodations.

Cape Breton Island has inspired musicians, artists, and inventors since it was first settled by Europeans centuries ago. You are likely to feel similarly inspired, as you follow these spectacular trails along coastlines, through valleys, and to viewpoints with the ability to make you breathe deeply and appreciate the magnitude of the beauty in such special places. You will walk to a delightful waterfall outside Baddeck, where Alexander Graham Bell chose to settle because of its simple natural beauty, and will visit the museum to learn about Bell’s astonishing discoveries.

You will then follow the coast along the Cabot Trail to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, to enjoy up to 8 of the best hiking trails of this profoundly stirring area, where coastal hills meet the sea on both East and West coasts.

Then it is on to Mabou, a quiet village that at first glance belies the abundance of musical talent enjoyed there. You can visit the only single malt distillery outside Scotland before a fantastic hike on your last day, along the path cut into the side of the coastal hills at Sight Point. This is a full week of Cape Breton magic, but we guarantee you will leave wanting more. 

Guided Experience package includes:

• Seven day/six night hiking tour through the Cape Breton Highlands
• Six breakfasts, six picnic lunches, and five dinners
• Luggage handling
• Ground Transportation including transfers from/to Halifax
• Full-time guide and vehicle support
• Maps, GPS tracks and route notes/information

2023 guided dates:

• Jun 25-Jul 1
• Jul 9-15
• Aug 6-12
• Sep 3-9
• Oct 1-7 (early fall foilage colours)

Guided Experience price: $3,995 CAD per person based on double occupancy (taxes included). Single occupancy: additional $995 CAD

Self-Guided package includes:

• Seven day, six night hiking tour through the Cape Breton Highlands
• Six breakfasts
• Luggage handling
• Daily ground transport to trail heads and pickup as well as transfer from/to Halifax
• Maps, GPS tracks and route notes/information

2023 Self-Guided dates: Self-Guided tour packages are available any dates, except for those listed above. New dates are also welcomed for guided or private departures.

Self-Guided package price: $3,395 CAD per person based on double occupancy (taxes included), Single occupancy: additional $995 CAD.

Self-Drive package includes:

• Seven day, six night hiking tour through the Cape Breton Highlands
• Six accommodations with breakfasts
• Car rental recommendations
• Maps, GPS tracks and route notes/information

Self-Drive package price: $2,145 per person based on double occupancy (taxes included), Single occupancy: additional $995 CAD.