The Cabot Trail - Cape Breton Island - Nova Scotia, Canada
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mTn_biKer65
N 46° 44.270 W 060° 55.173
20T E 658937 N 5178132
The 300 kilometer long Cabot Trail follows Cape Breton Island’s rugged coastline, providing spectacular ocean views.
Waymark Code: WMGQN9
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 04/01/2013
Views: 27
The Cabot Trail, completed in 1932 to join Chéticamp on the west and Cape Smokey on the east, linked isolated communities previously accessed only by boat or winter dog team and is now considered to be one of the world’s great drives. The trail winds through stunning landscapes, along the Margaree River, and through spectacular rugged highlands of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada.
Today the Cabot Trail connects eight major communities with intriguing histories, ranging from the Acadian Region, to Irish and Scottish settlements. These vibrant communities are gateways to outdoor adventures and cultural festivals.
The trail was named after Italian explorer John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto) who reached Canadian shores in 1497, sailing on a mission for King Henry VII of England. The name also celebrates the meeting of Cabot and the Mi'kmaq people, the original inhabitants of Cape Breton Island, at Aspy Bay over 500 years ago.
Name of Source Book: 1000 Places to See Before You Die in the USA and Canada
Page Location in Source Book: 762-763
Type of Waymark: Route/Trail
Location of Coordinates: Photographed site, lookout
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
Public view, open all the time
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Because of the vastness of many of the "non-localized" sites (Gobi Desert, Great Wall of China), waymark owners are encouraged to allow visits that reflect different perspectives and experiences.
Localized waymark sites (Structures, Landmarks, Businesses) should reflect standard waymarking visit criteria (Logs & photos).