6 day tour
Cape Breton Island's Cabot Trail
Named after the famous explorer John Cabot (an Italian, Giovanni Caboto, who sailed under an English flag), the Cabot Trail is one of the world’s most beautiful bicycle routes. The Cabot Trail winds through glorious valleys and along an expansive coast as it traverses the Highlands. Pods of whales can be seen just off the coast, while bald eagles soar on the breezes.
Cape Breton Island Ranked #1 Island to Visit in North America
“I have travelled around the globe. I have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes, the Alps and the Highlands of Scotland, but for simple beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all.”
–Alexander Graham Bell
Come and SEA for Yourself
Pedal & Sea Adventures will show you this splendid place as it should be experienced — by bicycle! You will start and finish the tour in Baddeck, the place where Alexander Graham Bell wanted to spend the rest of his life. From there you will cycle clockwise around the trail through the Margaree Valley, Chéticamp, Pleasant Bay and Ingonish.
You will have the opportunity to go whale watching, hike the Cape Breton Highlands and relax after an incredible day in the saddle. For those wishing to get in a round of golf that can be arranged, too: The Highland Links golf course was recently ranked as the best golf course in Canada and one of the top 100 courses in the world.
Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail Tour Itinerary
Day One
A welcome dinner awaits at our historical inn in Baddeck, where you'll have the chance to feast on fresh lake trout or Digby scallops, arguably the world’s best. This charming hamlet is nestled on the shores of the Bras d’Or Lakes. It's the place where Alexander Graham Bell tinkered, and where an engaging museum bearing his name is located. You will get there early enough to take in the sights before dinner.
Day Two — 58 km, optional 25 km (easy to moderate; 1 mile equals 1.6 km)
Leaving your lovely inn, you’ll cycle across the one-lane Baddeck Bridge, where families of bald eagles may be seen showing their young how best to fish. You’ll bike through the splendid Margaree Valley along Lake O’Law. It’s gorgeous, but don’t tarry too long because an old-fashioned Maritime picnic lunch awaits.We have an optional 25-kilometer bicycle ride in the afternoon, crisscrossing the Margaree River Valley. Your ultimate destination is the Normaway Inn, set upon a beautiful 250 acres. You’ll get your first taste of foot-stomping Cape Breton music in the evening at the Fiddler’s Barn!
Day Three — 50 km (easy to moderate)
Salmon are abundant along the Margaree River making the Margaree Valley an angler’s paradise. You’ll have the opportunity to visit the Margaree Salmon Museum this morning as you leave the valley and join the coast road to Chéticamp. In Chéticamp, you’ll have your first chance to go whale watching (at an additional fee), as well as garnering your first glimpse of the highlands, where you’ll be cycling over the next two days.
Day Four — 81 km (challenging)
Today’s ride will soon have you cycling in the Cape Breton Highland’s National Park. The Highlands encompass almost 1,000 square kilometers of breathtaking terrain that descends to dramatic rocky shorelines. The park is teaming with wildlife: moose, eagles, foxes, deer, coyotes, lynx and bobcats are plentiful. We’re heading for Dingwall for the night.
Day Five — 58-70 km (moderate)
You will continue cycling along the Cabot Trail taking the scenic route through Neil's Harbour on the way to Ingonish. Before lunch, you’ll bike down to the quaint fishing village of White Point, where whales and seals often frolic just offshore. From here we will follow the Cabot Trail to the Town of Ingonish. We will finish our days ride at the beautiful Ingonish Beach and then load up and shuttle back to our accommodations for the night.
Day Six — 32-42 km (moderate)
You will continue cycling the Cabot Trail over Cape Smokey where your descent will have you gasping with delight. Before lunch at the Clucking Hen, take the opportunity to visit the area’s local artisans. After lunch it is off to Englishtown, where Giant Angus MacAskill — who stood 7-foot-9 — once lived in the 1800s. We will load the bicycles on the van for the return trip to Halifax.
Now booking for 2025!
Cape Breton Island’s Cabot Trail Tour
6 days/5 nights
$3,295 CAD/guest*
Approx. $2,400 USD/guest**
Single supplement: $850 CAD
June 22 - June 27
June 29 - July 4
July 6 - July 11
July 13 - July 18 - SOLD OUT
July 20 - July 25 - SOLD OUT
July 27 - August 1 - SOLD OUT
August 3 - August 8
August 10 - August 15
August 17 - August 22
August 24 - August 29
August 31 - September 5
September 7 - September 12 - SOLD OUT
September 14 - September 19 - SOLD OUT
September 21 - September 26
*Based on double occupancy.
**Approximate USD based on exchange rate as of September 24, 2024
Inclusions
5 nights’ accommodation
ALL Breakfasts
3 Lunches
4 Dinners
Airport and downtown Halifax pick up and drop off.
Van Support, Luggage Transfers, Guides, Snacks & Refreshments
Route Notes, Maps For Daily Rides, Park Fees
Bicycle Rental
Hybrid bicycle rental: $229 CAD / approx. $170 USD**
Carbon road bicycle rental: $369 CAD / approx. $275 USD**
Gravel bicycle rental: $329 CAD / approx. $245 USD**
E-bike rental: $469 CAD / approx. $350 USD**
**Approximate USD based on exchange rate as of September 24, 2024
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Our Bicycles In Canada
E-Bike
Giant Roam E+
Giant Rove E+
Disc brakes
Tire size -700x45c
Gearing rear cassette 11-36T 9-speed
Battery EnergyPak 400Wh
Road Bike
Salsa Warroad 105c
Full Carbon Road Bike
105 Components
Disc Brakes
Tires 700cx32
Rear Cassest 11-34t
Crankset 50/34t
Hybrid Bike
Garneau Urbania
Disc brakes
Tire size - 700x35c
Crankset 46/30T
Gearing rear cassette 11-36T 9-speed
Gravel Bike
Specialized Diverge E5
Disc brakes
Tire size – 700x38c
Crankset 50/34T
Gearing rear cassette 11-34T 8-speed
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