A 300 kilometer scenic drive rings the northwest coast of the island and Cape Breton Highlands National Park. It is a coastal route, where the highest mountains in Nova Scotia dramatically meet the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Cliffs, beaches, viewpoints, and a twisting road give countless photo opportunities. Many small communities and attractions line the route, which unofficially begins and ends in Baddeck, home to the father of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell.Autumn is a favorite time to drive the Cabot Trail owing to the region's vibrant fall colors.

This historical reconstruction recreates mid-18th century life with more than forty historic buildings, costumed guides, and working establishments. It is a living history museum with a cast of soldiers, servants, fishermen, maids, and merchants who go about daily life. A defensive wall surrounds the town, and the Frédéric Gate sits right on the waterfront, for easy access to ships. Another entrance is the heavily guarded Porte Dauphine near the Armoury.

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