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Scenic trails of Cape Breton

The famous loops and shoreline drives — what to see, the towns along the way, and where to stop.

Cabot Trail

298.00 km loop

298 km loop through Cape Breton Highlands National Park — the most famous scenic drive in Canada.

Ceilidh Trail

107.00 km

Highway 19 along the western coast — the music coast of Cape Breton.

Fleur-de-lis Trail

103.00 km

Coastal road through Acadian Cape Breton — Isle Madame, St. Peter's Canal, Louisbourg.

Marconi Trail

50.00 km

Eastern coastal road through Cape Breton's coal-mining heritage towns.

Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive

200.00 km loop

Loop around the inland sea — UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Mi'kmaw cultural heartland.

Around Cape Breton

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PNI Atlantic News · Jun 15, 2026
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