Cabot Trail: Private Scenic Highlights Tour
Overview
Cruise along the western side of the Cabot Trail, often considered the most scenic stretch of the route, but experience it through the eyes of a local. Travel through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, past quiet fishing villages and along the world-renowned Margaree River, while your guide shares the stories, history, and culture that shaped this coastline.
Stop at working wharfs, hidden lookouts, and beautiful beaches that many visitors drive past without ever noticing. Learn about the people who built their lives here, the fishing traditions that still thrive, and the landscapes that define Cape Breton.
This tour is ideal for guests who want more than just a scenic drive. Instead of simply following the road, you’ll gain insight, context, and access to places and perspectives that bring the Cabot Trail to life, all without committing to a full day tour.
Sunset option - Chase the sunset along the coast or let your guide find you the best spot to watch the sun disappear.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Removable Roof
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch Able to add a Dancing Goat Lunch or Breakfast to any tour for an extra (discounted) fee. Please Contact CBBA to add a food or drink.
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- WiFi on board
Meeting Location
6288 Nova Scotia Trunk 30
North East Margaree, NS B0E 2H0, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Cabot Trail
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Cheticamp Island Beach
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- Private transportation.
- Removable Roof.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Lunch. Able to add a Dancing Goat Lunch or Breakfast to any tour for an extra (discounted) fee. Please Contact CBBA to add a food or drink.
- Gratuities.
- Restroom on board.
- WiFi on board.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cabot Trail: Private Scenic Highlights Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cabot Trail: Private Scenic Highlights Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Removable Roof
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- LunchAble to add a Dancing Goat Lunch or Breakfast to any tour for an extra (discounted) fee. Please Contact CBBA to add a food or drink.
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- WiFi on board
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
