Cape Breton, Nova Scotia--Cabot Trail

[RhondaBartel]

Yes, you should certainly do that if you have the time. We were just there in August and set up camp at Baddeck Cabot Trail Campground which was nice and we loved the town of Baddeck. We took a day and drove the entire trail stopping for lunch at the Chowder House - Neil's Harbor. Although Meat Cove is a bit off the path, be sure to go. You wouldn't want to miss the most Northern Tip of NS. I agree with the other posts here, do not do this with your AS. I am sure you could, but would be much less stressful and more enjoyable to not be towing on this drive. We really wanted to go to Newfoundland this trip, but just not enough time. 10 days in NS was not nearly enough, we will go back!

[Tan Son Nhut]

We spent 3 mos in the Maritimes last year (July 27 - Oct 15). We left our 25'FC in Inverness and drove CLOCKWISE on the Cabot trail. This way, my wife did not have to be looking down the STEEP cliffs. You can the entire Trail in 1 day. Keep in mind that they lose a couple of minutes of sunlight per day this time of year.
We are returning on or about Oct 1 for the "Celtic Colours Festival" on Cape Breton.
Enjoy

[MelGoddard]

Originally Posted by schafman46

Hi All, we are currently in Newfoundland & taking "short ferry" back to Sydney, NS on Wed. 9/7.--we came north in Nova Scotia on TCH on east side & thinking of traveling around the entire Cabot trail on way thru the rest of Cape Breton--we would love to hear anyone's adventures ..(both good & bad) if they have done that.
The forum is such a great place to learn & experience other Airstreamer's adventures.--Thank you all in advance !!
We have a 24' FB Flying Cloud.

Leave the trailer at a camp spot off the trail, and just use your TV to tour the Cabot Trail.
There is a very tight left hairpin turn at the top end; at the bottom of a rather long hill.
I was advised about this by a 'local', and was glad of the info. I very much doubt that my 23' Hi-Lo would have made it through.

[InterBlog]

Originally Posted by MelGoddard

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There is a very tight left hairpin turn at the top end; at the bottom of a rather long hill.
I was advised about this by a 'local', and was glad of the info. I very much doubt that my 23' Hi-Lo would have made it through.

Is this it? The switchback at the base of Cape Smokey. Some larger vehicles need to use both lanes to get through.

[ktmkirby]

Originally Posted by InterBlog

Is this it? The switchback at the base of Cape Smokey. Some larger vehicles need to use both lanes to get through.

BTW that road to the left in the picture is a fun road to explore if you have an adventure bike.

[schafman46]

Thanks all for the excellent advice , pics & notes. --The forum is such a great place for advice, questions , how to''s & general info!👍. We took the advice & left our 23' FC at Bras'deor ( sp) campsite; "Golden Arm " in North Sydney and travelled clockwise round Cabot trail. ( we actually did the " Bell" the day before!)--& lucky we posted prior. --there was much construction & for about 5 miles, the road was hard packed dirt/ sand ready to be paved ( I imagine late Sept).--yes the drive was beautiful and spectacular sites & a few hairpin turns!!--very glad we only took the TV.--again, thanks all for ur replays--btw, I posted an answer earlier, but in error it went to the administrator...but We are learning!!--Currently in PEI!!--another neat Province!!

[OTRA15]

Thanks for the update! We went to PEI twice in the 90's before the bridge, and loved it. Don't forget to swim in the ocean, it is the warmest salt water north of Cape Hatteras NC due to a back-eddy off the Gulf Stream!

Happy Trails,

Peter