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This Week in Cabot Trail

Weekly travel roundups for Cabot Trail — events, places, and businesses to visit.

Cabot Trail in Autumn: What to Do October 4–11, 2026
Oct 4 – Oct 10, 2026

Cabot Trail in Autumn: What to Do October 4–11, 2026

Celtic Colours pumpkin carving, guided mountain bike rides, kids' programmes, and the best places to eat and explore on the Cabot Trail this October.

Cabot Trail in Autumn: Sept 27 – Oct 4, 2026
Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2026

Cabot Trail in Autumn: Sept 27 – Oct 4, 2026

Guided mountain bike rides, live music, kids' library events, cliffside seafood, and peak fall colour on the Cabot Trail, Sept 27–Oct 4, 2026.

Cabot Trail: What to Do September 20–27, 2026
Sep 20 – Sep 26, 2026

Cabot Trail: What to Do September 20–27, 2026

From guided mountain bike rides and a writers festival to live music and tot storytimes, here's your guide to the Cabot Trail the week of Sept 20–27, 2026.

Cabot Trail, Cape Breton: Aug 10–16, 2026 — Stars, Art & Adventure
Aug 9 – Aug 16, 2026

Cabot Trail, Cape Breton: Aug 10–16, 2026 — Stars, Art & Adventure

Perseid meteor showers, star parties at Black Brook, an artist reception at the Markland, and the best trails and eats on the Cabot Trail, Aug 10–16, 2026.

Cabot Trail Live: What to Do July 6–12, 2026
Jul 5 – Jul 12, 2026

Cabot Trail Live: What to Do July 6–12, 2026

Live music at the Markland and Keltic Lodge, gondola rides over the Atlantic, and summer beaches on the Cabot Trail — here's your Cape Breton week of July 6–12, 2026.

Cabot Trail: Canada Day & Live Music Week (Jun 29–Jul 5, 2026)
Jun 28 – Jul 5, 2026

Cabot Trail: Canada Day & Live Music Week (Jun 29–Jul 5, 2026)

Canada Day fireworks, nightly lobby music, and the Cape Breton Singers Circle headline a full week on the Cabot Trail, June 29–July 5, 2026.

Cabot Trail Week: June 22–28, 2026 — Music, Ceremony & Highland Views
Jun 21 – Jun 28, 2026

Cabot Trail Week: June 22–28, 2026 — Music, Ceremony & Highland Views

Full moon ceremonies, nightly live music at The Markland, gondola rides, and fresh Atlantic air on the Cabot Trail — Cape Breton's best week, June 22–28, 2026.

Cabot Trail Week: Live Music & Trail Adventures, June 15–21
Jun 14 – Jun 21, 2026

Cabot Trail Week: Live Music & Trail Adventures, June 15–21

Trail running, nightly lobby music at The Markland, gondola rides, and ranger-led hikes — Cape Breton's Cabot Trail has a full week planned June 15–21, 2026.

Cabot Trail: Live Music, Guided Hikes & Summer Views, Jun 8–14
Jun 7 – Jun 14, 2026

Cabot Trail: Live Music, Guided Hikes & Summer Views, Jun 8–14

Live lobby music at The Markland, Roots to Boots guided hikes in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, gondola rides, and fresh coastal dining — June 8–14 on the Cabot Trail.

Cabot Trail: Live Music, Hikes & Markets, June 1–7, 2026
May 31 – Jun 7, 2026

Cabot Trail: Live Music, Hikes & Markets, June 1–7, 2026

A week of live music at The Markland, a guided waterfall hike, the Cape North Farmers' Market, and Atlantic views from Cape Smokey — Cabot Trail, June 1–7, 2026.

Cabot Trail Weekly Guide: May 25–31, 2026
May 24 – May 31, 2026

Cabot Trail Weekly Guide: May 25–31, 2026

Full moon ceremonies, plein air painting at Beulach Ban Falls, live music at Keltic Lodge, and the best spots to eat and explore the Cabot Trail this week.

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