Explore Cabot Trail and Baddeck
Overview
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5 hours
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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Nova Scotia on this scenic journey through part of the world-famous Cabot Trail and the charming village of Baddeck.
Departing from Sydney, you’ll travel through the picturesque countryside before boarding a traditional cable-pulled ferry—your gateway to the Cabot Trail. Along the route, enjoy a comfort stop and several photo opportunities showcasing stunning ocean views and dramatic landscapes.
Next, visit the Gaelic College, where you’ll learn about the island’s deep Gaelic roots and cultural traditions. Then continue to the beautiful lakeside village of Baddeck. Stroll the waterfront, browse local shops and cafes, and explore the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, featuring exhibits on the inventor’s remarkable life and achievements.
Your return to Sydney includes a few final scenic stops, wrapping up a day rich in natural beauty, local culture, and fascinating history.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission fee
Meals
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Cabot Trail
Travel along the scenic southeastern section of the world-famous Cabot Trail. Enjoy breathtaking ocean vistas and serene views of inland bays as you journey through Cape Breton Highlands’ stunning landscapes.
Cabotto Chocolates
Cabotto Chocolates is a charming artisan chocolate shop along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton. Housed in a converted church, it offers handcrafted Belgian chocolates, live chocolate-making demos, and an art gallery featuring local works. A delicious and scenic stop on your journey.
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Explore Cabot Trail and Baddeck
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Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour on our Canadian trip.
Stephen B,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did the Cabot Trail and Alexander Graham Bell Museum and lunch in Baddeck. Jack was our guide and he accommodated our every needs. He was very informative and professional. We highly recommend this tour.
History and the beauty of nature
Compass28395627370,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00"Kool"/ Jack was a marvelous tour guide and made the most of our short time in port and changing ship schedule. The Alexander Graham Bell museum was surprisingly fabulous. And the what we got to see of the Cabot trail was beautiful - many photo opps! Sad that the ferry wasn't running that day... but out of our control.
Colorful Cabot!
Bernadette B,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So worth the experience. Great value. Our guide , Kulwinder , was knowledgeable , on time and generally made our "adventure " more enjoyable. Knew much about the area.
Wonderful Cabot Trail and Badeck Tour
Joanne A,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We arrived at the Sydney port on a cruise ship. Our friendly guide met us nearby which was perfect, accommodating my 91 yr old aunt who couldn’t walk far. We had a fabulous day seeing the beautiful foliage colors on the Cabot Trail and visiting the interesting Alexander Graham Bell Museum. . Our guide, Taranpreet, was informative and very thoughtful. He stopped many times along the Cabot Trail so we could take photos making it a very special experience including stopping at a chocolate shop and taking a small ferry (which was a fun, unique experience) in Englishtown near St Ann’s Loop. We had a very memorable day. We highly recommend our guide, Taranpreet, and this tour.
Small group tour was...
Debra W,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Small group tour was better than the big bus excursion with the cruise line. Nice drive up the Cabot Trail to see the sites and beautiful fall colors. Our drive was very accommodating to our requests. Was a good day for sure!
Beautiful Scenery
Van B,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful scenery along Cabot Trail and Baddeck. Our tour of six was in a minivan along with our driver Manny. Manny was very accommodating and strived to make our tour memorable. The only complaint is if you are seated in the back of the minivan; you could not hear what the driver/tour guide was saying. The driver/tour guide did say we would be switching seats along the tour. But there is always an entitled passenger who refused to do so. We do recommend this tour over the big buses because smaller vans and buses venture into areas where the larger vehicles cannot go such as the cable ferry. The Bell museum in Baddeck was interesting and we had plenty of time to have lunch on the water. We definitely recommend this tour.
Excellent customer service, excellent tour.
Robert L,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The contact person with Red Leaf Tours was excellent at promptly, getting back to me with any question that I had. My guide, Vishnu, was also, the driver. He was an excellent safe driver and gave very interesting commentary. I can certainly recommend Red Leaf tours and Vishnu 100%!
Highly recommend this excursion
Sharon P,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Very personal as there were only 7 of us. Tailored to whatever we wanted to do, see of where we wanted to stop. Very informative. I would highly recommend this tour. Our driver was aware of the time we needed to be back on ship and got us back in plenty of time.
Cruise ship port
Stephen L,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We caught a beautiful day. The Colors of the trees were. Spectacular. Our guide Nanny was great. We had a fun day.
Great tour for first time visitor
Laurie S,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Yusef with Red Leaf tours gave us a wonderful overview of Sydney, the Cabot Trai and Alexander Graham Bell museum
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