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Cabot Trail

Cape Breton in Autumn: Best Cabot Trail Viewpoints for Foliage

Cape Breton in Autumn: Best Cabot Trail Viewpoints for Foliage

By Todd Chant · April 26, 2026

A local guide to where the maples blaze hardest along the Cabot Trail, from MacKenzie Mountain to the Skyline Trail boardwalk.

Driving the Cabot Trail: Clockwise vs Counter-Clockwise

Driving the Cabot Trail: Clockwise vs Counter-Clockwise

By Todd Chant · April 26, 2026

A practical case for which direction to drive Cape Breton's most famous loop, with stop-by-stop logic for both.

Cape Breton in Three Days: The Speed-Run Itinerary

Cape Breton in Three Days: The Speed-Run Itinerary

By Todd Chant · April 26, 2026

A tight three-day plan for travellers with limited time, hitting the Cabot Trail, Louisbourg, and a real ceilidh without burning out.

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PNI Atlantic News · Apr 29, 2026
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CTV News · Apr 22, 2026
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