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Cabot Trail Cycling Tour: Nova Scotia Canada

  • Ride the Cabot Trail on a cycling tour along Cape Breton Island’s rugged coastlines

  • Take in dramatic cliffs, ocean views, highland forests, and remote fishing villages

  • Spot wildlife including moose, eagles, and whales

  • Explore the regions Indigenous, Gaelic, and French heritage, including the Acadian town of Chéticamp

  • Stay in welcoming guesthouses and enjoy local food in charming towns

  • Choose shorter or longer daily guided rides, with van support along the way

  • Read our guide to Cycling the Cabot Trail here 
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From £3,264 per person (voyage discounts may be applicable)

This is based on 2 people travelling, with 5 nights accommodation (B&B’s, Inns, Cottages), return transfers between Halifax and Cape Breton, meals as listed in the itinerary, guide and van support, maps and route instructions, hybrid bicycle rental and all applicable park fees and taxes.

This roughly converts to 3,884 EUR | 4,211 USD

Maximise your time in Nova Scotia by extending your stay in Halifax – speak to our team for a personalised itinerary.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Departures: This guided group tour is available on selected dates from June to October.

Please note: A self-guided version of this tour is also possible, contact our team for details and a price.

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ITINERARY

Depart Halifax at midday and make your way to Glenora, either with our optional transfer or independently. Settle into your first accommodation and relax after your journey. In the evening, immerse yourself in Cape Breton’s musical heritage with live performances often following dinner, offering a memorable start to your Nova Scotia adventure.
 
Dinner included 
 
Photo Credit: Destination Cape Breton - Adam Hill
Your day begins with a scenic ride along a rail trail to the village of Inverness, known for its beaches and views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Continue along Broad Cove Banks, stopping at two beautiful beaches before reaching Margaree Harbour. Shorter routes include a transfer from Belle Côte, while longer rides follow the Acadian coastline to Chéticamp. The route along the Cabot Trail features stunning coastal vistas, and the town itself offers perfect opportunities for hiking, swimming and even whale spotting from Chéticamp Island’s cliffs. In the evening, enjoy one of the town’s excellent restaurants, renowned for its fresh seafood.
 
Breakfast and Lunch included
 
Cycling distances: Shorter 42 km - Longer 67 km
 
Photo Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia - Adam Hill

Today’s ride takes you through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, with options to adjust the distance and terrain using transfers. Shorter rides finish at MacIntosh Brook, while the longer route includes two mountain climbs, reaching 430 m (1,400 ft). The reward is breathtaking scenery, with forested slopes leading to panoramic ocean views and thrilling descents through serene valleys. Cycling through the national park is one of the highlights of this Nova Scotia adventure, offering a mix of challenge and dramatic coastal vistas.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Cycling distances: Shorter 47 km - Longer 78 km

Photo Credit: Destination Cape Breton - Adam Hill

 

Cycle the coastal route between Cape North and Neil’s Harbour, where the shorter ride begins. Pause for a short hike at White Point, where eagles soar above the Atlantic while whales surface below. The longer route follows dramatic coastal roads, offering expansive ocean views along the way. Finish the day in Ingonish, with options to swim, visit waterfalls, relax on sandy beaches, or play a round at Highland Links, one of Canada’s top golf courses.
 
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
 
Cycling distances: Shorter 31 km - Longer 54 km
 
Photo Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia - Ilienfero
 
Your Cabot Trail cycling tour continues today with an early climb over Cape Smokey, or you can ease the challenge with a transfer over the summit. As you ride southward, the terrain opens into gentler, rolling farmland punctuated by coastal vistas. Perhaps stop at a charming café in a remote setting for lunch before finishing the day in peaceful North River, set above St. Anne’s Bay.
 
Breakfast and Dinner Included 
 
Cycling distances: Shorter 44 km - Longer 61 km
 
Photo Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia - Dean Casavechia
Conclude your adventure in Nova Scotia with this morning's ride, taking you to the lakeside town of Baddeck. Here you can visit the Gaelic College Great Hall of the Clans Museum or explore the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Bell’s Silver Dart airplane took flight here around the same time as the Wright brothers’ Kitty Hawk. Enjoy lunch at one of the town’s cafés or restaurants of your choice before taking an afternoon transfer back to Halifax.
 
Breakfast included
 
Cycling distance: 35 km
 
Photo Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia

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