Cabot Trail
The
Cabot Trail in
Canada is a loop of highway, approximately 300 km (185 mi.) long, which winds through the scenic highlands of
Cape Breton Island in the province of
Nova Scotia. It was named after the explorer
John Cabot. Construction was completed in
1932; the highway has been considerably improved since those earlier times.
The northern section of the Cabot Trail passes through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The western and eastern sections follow the rugged coastline, providing spectacular views of the ocean.
Villages along the Cabot Trail include:
- Chéticamp, an Acadian fishing village famous for its hooked rugs and unique fiddle music
- Ingonish, one of the first areas settled on Cape Breton
- Baddeck, the gateway to the Cabot Trail and the location of the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site