The Cabot Trail Unfiltered
A hike that offers stunning views, a road that reveals dramatic coastal cliffs every turn, and enough lobster and chowder to satisfy you for a day.
Our day, stop by stop
All prices are per person
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- Walk · ~5 min·
- ~30 min12.28 CAD
We loved their sandwiches for breakfast and went two of the three days we were in town.
- ~30 min
We had scheduled a whale watching tour that was unfortunately canceled due to wind. Nevertheless, walking around the harbour and on the beach was a fun little stop.
- ~3 hours
As of 2026, you are required to reserve and pay your parking in advance of your trip.
There are warning signs that bears, moose, and coyotes are present in the area, like most of the Cape Breton Highlands hikes.
As with all Canadian National Parks, there may be a fee for your visit. We visited while the Canada Strong Pass was in effect, which is why it was free.
This trail is relatively flat until you hit the Skyline Headland Restricted Area, which is a boardwalk with steps that lead down to one of the most beautiful views we have ever seen. In 2025, when we hiked, parking was on a first-come, first-served basis, so we did not have to reserve or pay a fee.
- ~30 min27.18 CAD
We were recommended the seafood chowder and lobster roll and they were both delicious!
- ~1 hour80.71 CAD
The restaurant overlooks the famous Cabot Links Golf Course and the ocean and has some of the most stunning sunset views. The food was insanely delicious, and we would definitely recommend the lobster fettuccine.
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Closing notes
Total time: approximately 9 hours
Our totals (per person) from our last time in July 2025:
- Price for the day without including accommodations : $120.17 CAD