Biking The Cabot Trail
“Ciad Mile Failte”
Meaning “One hundred thousand welcomes” is a traditional Gaelic greeting extended by Nova Scotians to all who cross our border.
Biking The Cabot Trail, Cape Breton: The Cabot Trail is one of the world’s most beautiful bicycle rides, named after the famous explorer John Cabot (an Italian, Giovanni Caboto, who sailed under an English flag). The trail winds through glorious valleys and along an expansive coast as it traverses the Highlands. Pods of whales can be seen just off the coast, while bald eagles soar on the breezes.
Alexander Graham Bell once said: “I have traveled around the globe. I have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes, the Alps & the Highlands of Scotland, but for simple beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all.”
The TOUR FOR KIDS Ride will show you this splendid place as it should be experienced-on bike! You will start and finish the tour in Baddeck, the place where Alexander Graham Bell wanted to spend the rest of his life. From there you will head counter-clockwise around the trail through the Margaree Valley, Cheticamp, Pleasant Bay, and Ingonish. You might also have the opportunity to go whale watching, hike the highlands, or just relax after an incredible day in the saddle.
