Nova Scotia: Cabot Trail Bike (trip)

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Nova Scotia: Cabot Trail Bike

  • Halifax Airport, Halifax, NS, Canada
  • Active & Adventure
Canada, North America

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Period offered: May-October. The provider (view their profile) can provide you with specific departure dates, final prices, and other information.


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from $1,795* per person6 DaysMay-October
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Freewheeling Adventures 12 people max
This is one of the world’s greatest rides one that all touring cyclists should have on their “must-ride” list! The beautiful coast - the most dramatic in Nova Scotia - meets the breathtaking highlands in ways that make you appreciate both to the fullest, and the scenic magnificence of the paved trail can be really savoured and fully appreciated at the speed of your bicycle. The landscape and the people may demonstrate to you why Nova Scotia’s name means New Scotland. You will be able to explore the valley of the Margaree River, rich with salmon and its pursuit to play golf on the famous Highland Links, and on some days to expand your rides onto beautiful wooded trails, all while staying at inns famous for their individuality and charm. Many find the highlight a ride through beech woods to salmon pools, where salmon sometimes leap on their way upstream, and you can swim in deep pools below clear waterfalls. The cycling, although manageable by most cyclists (and van-supported for the rest!) includes some challenging sections. We recommend, and can provide, bikes with triple chainrings and good brakes. Combining such awe-inspiring scenery, out-of–the-way charm, unusual inns, and exceptional cuisine makes this loop ride an exquisite experience you simply must have!

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Special information

  • Self-guided (includes hotels, maps, luggage transfer, etc but no guide).

Itinerary

Day 1:
Optional transfer is available from Halifax. Meet in Baddeck at 17:00. Evening entertainment and dinner may include live music as an introduction to the unique culture of Cape Breton Island. D (Meal inclusions provided for guided trips only. Note: Self-guided trips include breakfast)
Inverary Resort, Baddeck; or
Telegraph House, Baddeck; or
Broadwater Inn, Baddeck

Day 2: 45km/28 miles, plus afternoon options
Begin cycling at about 09:00, riding over Hunter’s Mountain (500ft) and along Middle River Valley to enjoy a beautiful outdoor picnic at Lake O'Law. Afternoon options include fishing, finding swimming holes, and wonderful cycling on both paved and gravel roads (very quiet) to remote locations along the Margaree River Valley. BLD
Normaway Inn, Northeast Margaree

Day 3: 53km/33 miles, plus afternoon options
Ride down the East side of Margaree River valley to the ocean, and then follow the shore through the Acadian region to Cheticamp. After an independent lunch, options include cycling forays into the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, whale-watching, shopping, and hiking or off-road cycling to salmon pools.  For your independent dinner, choose from several options along the Cheticamp waterfront. B
Pilot Whale Chalets, Cheticamp

Day 4: 71km/44 miles
Today is a challenging day of cycling through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. You will climb two 'mountains' of about 1400 feet, breaking for lunch between them. The scenery is awe-inspiring; the ascents are long, and the descents...ahh, the descents! If only they'd go on forever. BLD
Markland Inn, Dingwall; or
Four Mile Beach Inn, Aspy Bay

Day 5: 58km/36 miles. Optional extra 48km/30 miles to NE tip of NS at Meat Cove
Cycle the scenic route between Cape North and Neil's Harbour, stopping for a short hike at spectacular White Point, where eagles often soar over spouting whales. Options include swimming holes, waterfalls, beaches, and golf on the Highland Links. BD
Keltic Lodge; or
Castlerock Inn, Ingonish Beach

Day 6: 60-79km/38-50 miles
A long, undulating ride along the East Coast follows your initial climb over Cape Smokey (950'). Enjoy a picnic feast at Indian Brook or an interesting café in the middle of nowhere, and finish with either a ride to Baddeck, or a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck. Finish your ride by approximately 15:00 at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Bell's airplane, the Silver Dart, was airborne about the same time as the Kitty Hawk. Optional transfer to Halifax available. BL

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