2 days
- Cape Breton Island
Mix and match our 48-hour road trips to create a Nova Scotia adventure all your own.
1 Day 1
Morning
Park the car at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre and enjoy a bike ride (bring your own) or hike along the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail. Head back to the centre for a lively lunchtime ceilidh.
Afternoon
Head just a few kilometres up Route 19 to Glenora Distillery for a tasting of North America’s first single malt whisky. Then, continue to the beachside community of
Inverness for an afternoon splashing in the waters of Inverness Beach. Golfers will enjoy a round at world-renowned Cabot Cape Breton.
Evening
End your day in the Acadian community of Chéticamp. Enjoy a locally inspired and casual dinner at L’Abri or try a traditional Acadian dish at Le Gabriel Restaurant & Lounge.
2 Day 2
Morning
Get an early start ahead of the crowds and head out to hike the Skyline Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Afternoon
Spend the afternoon looking for whales and other marine life with a tour out of Pleasant Bay. Continue on the Cabot Trail pulling off the road at one of the designated viewing spots to check out this incredible coastal roadway.
Evening
Dip your toes at Ingonish Beach and Freshwater Lake. The calm water makes for the perfect way to end your day with the green, rolling highlands as a backdrop. Hiking trails, playground, and canteen onsite. Stay at Keltic Lodge at the Highlands, with magnificent cliffside views or at the campground on Ingonish Beach in an oTENTik.
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