The Cabot Trail
The Cabot Trail is a 300km driving tour that takes you through stunning scenery, centuries of Canadian history and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The trail circles a large part of Cape Breton Island which was rated among the top 10 islands to visit according to Travel and Leisure Magazine World’s Best ratings for 2008. The Cabot Trail was completed in 1932, linking fishing villages and other communities throughout Cape Breton Island. Today, the trail provides access to a wide variety of possible activities, suitable for all ages.
Topography of the Cabot Trail
The Cape Breton Highlands region is an ancient plateau that crosses Cape Breton Island. This extension to the Appalachian mountain chain provide the geologic basis for the stunning scenery found along the Cabot Trail. Topographic maps showcase the Cabot Trail traveling along the periphery of the plateau where it meets with the various water bodies surrounding the island.
Exploring the Cabot Trail
The Cabot Trail Working Association website includes an excellent interactive map that illustrates the diversity of recreational and cultural activities along the trail. MapSherpa compliments this map, allowing you to create custom maps of specific areas along the trail. For instance, this map of a section of the Margaree River shows several famous pools along this Canadian Heritage River offering world class fishing opportunities for Atlantic salmon.
Exploring Fort Louisbourg
Once you have travelled the Cabot Trail tour the country-side along the east coast of Cape Breton Island including a visit to historic Fort Louisbourg and the Louisbourg Lighthouse –Canada’s first lighthouse originally constructed in 1730.
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