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  Nova Scotia hiking trails, on the Cabot Trail,Cape Breton Island
This trail is the remnants of the old Cabot Trail, along this road you will see the foundations and fields of the Acadien settlers who once lived here.
Some portions of the trail boardwalks to protect the trail, and about two thirds of the way to the lake there is a bench you can sit and rest at.
This trail is a long and hard one, and be sure to bring a compass with you on this hike, because it is easy to wander off the trail and loose your way in the barrens.
www.cabottrail.com /info/hiking.htm   (2225 words)

  
  Destination: Nova Scotia - Page
The Cabot Trail is a golfer's paradise with exciting, world-class championship courses that surround players with the magnificent beauty of Cape Breton Highlands National Park or panoramic views of the Bras d'Or Lakes.
The Cabot Trail continues through the rolling green farmland of the south side of the river valley to Margaree Forks and on to Margaree Harbour.
The Cabot Trail as it winds through the park is one of the most spectacular stretches of highway in North America.
www.destination-ns.com /common/trails/AreaID.asp?AreaID=7B   (2760 words)

  
 Cabot   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Cabot, the Bulge, and the Horn from Madison
The Mt Cabot Trail is closed due to a dispute between the WMNF and the land owner.
Mt Cabot is the highest peak in the north country and the farthest north of NH's 4000 footers.
hikethewhites.com /cabot.html   (550 words)

  
 Destination: Nova Scotia - Travelways
The Sunrise Trail reaches from Amherst to the Canso Causeway that separates the mainland from Cape Breton Island.
The Ceilidh Trail is the road from Port Hastings on the Strait of Canso to Margaree, where it joins the Cabot Trail.
The Cabot Trail is recognized as one of the world's greatest scenic routes.
www.destination-ns.com /common/trails/areaid.asp?ArealD=7B   (1002 words)

  
 Cabot Trail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cabot Trail is a Canadian highway located in the province of Nova Scotia on Cape Breton Island.
It is named after the explorer John Cabot who in 1540 became the first European explorer to visit the island.
The Cabot Trail is the only trunk secondary highway in Nova Scotia which does not have a signed route designation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cabot_Trail   (425 words)

  
 Cape Breton National Park - Cabot Trail
Near Ingonish Beach at the park's eastern entrance, the Cabot Trail winds north, climbing North Mountain, moving across the interior to Pleasant Bay and along the Gulf of St. Lawrence coast to Cheticamp at the southwestern entrance to the park.
In 1923, the construction of the Cabot Trail, a roadway circling along the coastlines, was proposed as part of the government®s focus on tourism in the province.
Before the Cabot Trail, fishermen, merchants and sailors looked to the sea for their livelihood and conversance with the outside world.
www.canadianparks.com /nova_scotia/cbretnp/page2.htm   (350 words)

  
 Cabot Trail Bicycle Tour - Event Outline - Cycling Tour on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
The Cabot Trail is a must on every cyclist's dream list of touring routes.
The Cabot Trail is, by far, the most popular bicycle route in Atlantic Canada.
Atlantic Canada Cycling, Atlantic Canada Bicycle Rally, and Cabot Trail Bicycle Tour logos are service marks of Atlantic Canada Cycling.
www.atlanticcanadacycling.com /cabottrail/tour   (594 words)

  
 Fodor's Scenic Destinations | Cape Breton Island | Ceilidh Trail & Cabot Trail
This is the western shoreline of Cape Breton, famous for its sandy beaches and warm salt water.
The Ceilidh Trail joins the Cabot Trail at Margaree Harbour, a small fishing village at the mouth of the Margaree River.
A park permit or pass is required for sightseeing along sections of the Cabot Trail highway within the National Park.
www.fodors.com /scenicdestinations/cape_breton/part1.cfm   (1147 words)

  
 Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail, As Adventurous As Its Namesake
Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail is alive with the Scottish, French and Micmac Indian heritage of the land.
The Cabot Trail, now coming out of the Highlands, continues through Grand Etang ("big pond") to the Margaree Valley, where field and forest are dotted with salmon pools and where a museum, at Northeast Margaree, is dedicated to the history of the river and its delicious denizens.
The Cabot trail is delightful and refreshing in the spring, with mayflowers and ladyslippers dotting the roadside, and absolutely stupendous in the fall, putting on an almost-garish display of color made the more brilliant by contrast with the evergreens of the forest.
www.lovetripper.com /ARTICLES/a.canada.novascotia.EASM.html   (1708 words)

  
 About the Cabot Trail Relay Race
In 1988 the idea of holding a relay race around the Cabot Trail was created, and 6 teams of 17 runners per team tested out the feasibility of the idea.
The Cabot Trail Relay Association is committed to the promise of a unique running event, characterized by camaraderie, good sportsmanship and technical efficiency.
The Cabot Trail Relay will be organized and run in a manner that supports the sense of community and economic development of the Cabot Trail.
www.morandan.com /CabotTrail/Relay/about.html   (410 words)

  
 Woodall's...Camping & RVing in the Great Outdoors!
The Cabot Trail is 188 miles long when you travel in a circle and arrive back at your starting point.
This is a 2 1/2-mile hiking trail to a sea stack, a tern nesting ground.
Cape Smoky, one of the steepest climbs on the trail with 900 feet of elevation and switchbacks that seem to hang out over the cliffs and some of the most spectacular scenery, is just outside the park.
www.woodalls.com /outactiv/states/can_ns.cfm   (2215 words)

  
 Cycling the Cabot Trail
The Cabot Trail is a 300 km long highway in Northern Cape Breton, an area renowned for its spectacular unspoiled beauty.
The Cabot Trail was named after John Cabot, the great navigator and explorer who first sighted Cape Breton Island on June 23, 1497.
The Cabot Trail is devoid of paved shoulders.
www.hedney.com /cabot.htm   (413 words)

  
 Hiking Mt. Cabot and Mt. Waumbek, NH
Cabot Cabin, maintained by the Jefferson Boy Scouts, is on the Mt. Cabot trail, about 0.4 miles from the true summit.
Almost all peakbaggers do Cabot in a day, but the cabin may be used to do a loop over Cabot, the Bulge and the Horn, the latter two are on the New England Hundred Highest list.
The traditional trail to Cabot (the Mt. Cabot trail) is currently closed due to a conflict with a property owner, it is not yet clear whether this closure will be permanent or not.
home.earthlink.net /~ellozy/northern.html   (575 words)

  
 The Cabot Trail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The Cabot Trail is by far the ultimate bicycle route in Nova Scotia, in terms of scenery and challenging ride.
The Cabot Trail is a paved highway encircling the northern half of Cape Breton Island.
There are several groups, most of them from out of province that run group trips on the Cabot Trail.
www.ramsays-online.com /treadonline/cabot1.html   (682 words)

  
 TransCanadaHighway.com Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia
The Cabot Trail winds its way uphill through the Middle River villages, and then winds its way downhill through the various Margaree villages (a total of seven so-named in all), ending up on the Gulf of St Lawrence at Margaree Harbour.
The Cabot Trail swoops up from the park entrance, taking you past La Bloc Beach to Cap Rouge, a 421 metre (1381 ft) headland (with the Cap Rouge Geology Exposition, worth stopping for).
The Cabot Trail winds down the hill toward aptly named Freshwater Lake and the eastern entrance to Cap Breton National Park.
www.transcanadahighway.com /NovaScotia/CabotTrail.htm   (1052 words)

  
 Welcome to Cabot Trail Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The best months to visit the Cabot Trail is May through October, when many resorts and lodges open for the season.
However, the Trail is an awesome experience any time of the year, and skiing Cape Smokey is another favourite sport for avid skiers.
The Cabot Trail has been featured by Fodor's and National Geographic, and heralded as the most beautiful drive in North America by those who have been there.
www.cabottrailtours.com /index.html   (160 words)

  
 Northeastern Motorcycle Tours
The Cabot Trail and Nova Scotia are definitely a “must do” ride and visit, among the most beautiful places in the world...
The Cabot Trail, on the island of Cape Breton, is well known to both riders and the motorcycling press as one of the finest motorcycle roads of all time.
The Cabot Trail is so famous that many motorcyclists don't allow time to enjoy the rest of this superb province.
www.motorcycletours.com /mctours/cabot.htm   (1108 words)

  
 Cabot Trail Home Page
Stretching across the northern tip of Cape Breton Island, the Cabot Trail, which channels through a national park at its northern tip, is an outdoorsman's paradise.
Named for explorer John Cabot, who is believed to have landed in Cape Breton in 1497, the Cabot Trail accommodates some half million vehicles yet maintains its pristine beauty and wilderness character.
The Cabot Trail continues to captivate, charm and dazzle.
www.cbv.ns.ca /bec/cbtoursm/cabot.htm   (537 words)

  
 The Cabot Trail
The Cabot Trail is often described as the most beautiful drive in North America.
The trail was named after the famous navigator and explorer, John Cabot, who first sighted Cape Breton Island on June 23, 1497.
Other trails besides the Cabot Trail, the Ceilidh Trail and the Brad d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive, are the Evangeline Trail, Glooscap Trail, and the Sunrise Trail, all covered in the above visitor's information toll free number.
www.tourcanada.com /cabottrl.htm   (868 words)

  
 Motorcycle Adventure Travel on Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail - Motorcycle Cruiser   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Some actually believe the Cabot Trail was named after John "Giovanni" Cabot, an Italian navigator who discovered the coast of North America in 1497.
I'm having none of this, however, because the Cabot Trail's 185-mile circumference approximates the dimensions of the late, portly actor.
We rode the Trail in a clockwise direction, hitting the coast, the park at the top of the cape and the windy section in that order.
www.motorcyclecruiser.com /rideanddest/nova_scotia_cabot_trail   (1512 words)

  
 Cabot Trail 98
Several of the meteors, of which I saw 20 or so, were as bright as Jupiter, and left white trails in the sky that lasted for several seconds.
They were part of a large group that must have taken the shore route at that point, which meant they would miss their meal and rest stop.
The trail follows the coastline between Cheticamp and Pleasant Bay with a short turn inland on what would be the entrance to the park for those travelling up the west side of the Island.
www.accesswave.ca /~shodgson/ctrail98.htm   (3010 words)

  
 Day 18 – The Cabot Trail
The Cabot Trail comprises a 180 miles circular route around the northern part of Cape Breton Island.
To avid bikers, riding the Cabot Trail is a MDBYD (must do before you die) event.
By this time, I had seen enough of the Cabot Trail and was glad to reach Baddeck.
homepage.mac.com /chuck459/iblog/C1271983261/E84285998/index.html   (515 words)

  
 Cabot Trail, Canada
The Cabot Trail is a 300km (190mi) stretch in the north-west of the island, starting from Baddeck.
It got its name from the Italian seafarer Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot), who is thought to have been the first to land in North America in 1497.
The enchanting combination of prairieland, hills and forests together with the proximity of the sea must make the Cabot Trail one of the most beautiful scenic stretches in the whole of North America.
www.planetware.com /canada/cabot-trail-cdn-ns-nsct.htm   (107 words)

  
 Cabot Trail Hostel Cape Breton - Cape Breton, Canada Youth Hostels
If you are traveling by car, you can tour any section on the Cabot Trail and be back at the hostel before dark.
Because we are located halfway around the Cabot Trail, this is easily done.
We are close to many excellent hiking trails and surrounded by wildlife.
www.bootsnall.com /hostels/d/3067/Cabot+Trail+Hostel+Cape+Breton.php   (386 words)

  
 Cabot Trail Relay Race - News
It is now time to register for the 2007 Cabot Trail Relay.
After all registration packages are received on Dec 16/06 we'll make the team selections based on the rules outlined in the Registration link.
The Cabot Trail Relay Race is a 185 mile/298km, 17 stage relay race through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world...
www.cabottrailrelay.com   (96 words)

  
 Nova Scotia Canada Vacations Cabot Trail Cheticamp - Cabin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Watch the eagles fly from the windows overlooking the Cheticamp River and the famous Cabot Trail National Park of Canada.
This cute cabin borders the Highland National Park on the Cabot Trail.
The location is fantastic to visit other villages along the trail as well the famous Margaree Valley noted for its Great Salmon Fishing.
www.vrbo.com /26100   (525 words)

  
 Driving Tour: Cape Breton Island & the Cabot Trail Scenic Drive @ nationalgeographic.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
In spite of its name, Cape Breton has not been an island since 1955, when a 2-mile [3.2-km] causeway, the deepest in the world (217 feet, 66 meter), was constructed across the Strait of Canso.
With whales offshore, moose inland and bald eagles circling above you, the Cabot Trail is a paradise for nature lovers.
Park at the lodge and follow the trail to the end of the peninsula for views of Cape Smokey and Tern Rock, a nesting place for common and arctic tern (path closed in nesting season, mid-May-July), as well as other seabirds.
www.nationalgeographic.com /destinations/Cape_Breton/Cape_Breton_Island_the_Cabot_Trail_Scenic_Drive.html   (708 words)

  
 Best Cycling Cabot Trail Cape Breton Nova Scotia
Much of the southern half of the Cabot Trail is not particularly great cycling...it's the northern half, from Margaree clockwise around to Cape Smokey, just south of Ingonish, where one sees the truly great scenery.
This upper half, including the area north and east of the Cabot Trail from Bay St. Lawrence to Neil's Harbour (The Top of the Island region), is the locale where the majority of scenic images of the Cabot Trail are taken.
In fact, the majority of the photographs you've seen of the Trail are taken on the top half...and then northÉ of the Cabot Trail to Bay St. Lawrence, and east, through Smelt Brook to NeilÕs Harbour.
www.cabot-trail-outdoors.com /cycling.html   (889 words)

  
 novascotia.com - Cabot Trail
Named for famous explorer John Cabot, the Cabot Trail winds around the rocky splendour of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
The highlands are a colourful tapestry of woodland, tundra and bogs, where wildlife is common and moose are often seen grazing in the quiet shallows of lakes and streams.
The park has 25 trails ranging from 20-minute interpretive family walks to challenging hikes through stunning mountain and coastal landscapes.
www.novascotia.com /en/home/planatrip/gettingaround/scenic_travelways/cabot_trail/default.aspx   (195 words)

  
 Hiking Mt. Cabot, White Mountains, New Hampshire – AMC 4,000-Footer Planning Guide
Note: For complete trail descriptions, times, elevation, trailhead directions, and major features, see the AMC White Mountain Guide.
Cabot (4,170 ft.) is the highest peak in New Hampshire’s North Country, offering spectacular views from the site of a former fire tower, just southeast of the summit.
Cabot is best approached via the York Pond, Bunnell Notch & Kilkenny Ridge Trails since the Mt. Cabot Trail is currently closed.
www.outdoors.org /tripplanner/plan/cabot.cfm   (236 words)

  
 Cycle Canada's Cabot Trail
CycleCanada's Cabot Trail is a four day cycling adventure that winds its way around the northern tip of Nova Scotia's famous Cape Breton Island.
We'll travel counter-clockwise around this spectacular trail because the views are better this way.
CycleCanada's Cabot Trail is spread over four days which allows riders to enjoy the magnificent scenary and local attractions at a comfortable pace and still experience the thrill of riding one of Canada's most challenging routes.
www.cyclecanada.com /Cabot.htm   (144 words)

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