Cabot trail info?

[Buddy769]

My girlfriend & I have decided to do the Cabot trail this year for our holidays, we will be using 2 weeks to ride there, (maybe go into PEI) and check out the sits. I am looking for input from anyone who have bean there before, good places to stay, good sties to see, & good food to eat. Any and all input would be greatly apresheated.
Craig

[GP03]

I went too the Cabit Trale last year, it was allotta fun

[afong56]

do the trail counter clockwise, so that you keep closest to the coast--better vistas

stayed in baddeck for 3 days, did the touristy lobster dinner--not bad, but not terribly memorable either.

the alexander graham bell museum was surprisingly interesting.

you'll want to stop every few kms for photos, there are lots of places to pull over.

[shanekingsley]

do the trail counter clockwise, so that you keep closest to the coast--better vistas

you'll want to stop every few kms for photos, there are lots of places to pull over.

doing counterclockwise will also mean that the sun isn't in your eyes (assuming it isn't raining or overcast) and if you do like to take lots of pictures make sure you account for lots of extra time spent pulling over...

I have also read good things about the Cabot Trail Motorcycle Retreat: http://www.ctmcretreat.com/aboutus.htm

also might find some useful stuff here:http://www.motorcycletourguidens.com/

[kiley]

This is a good read.
http://cabottrailbiker.com/

pretty much gives you all the info you need right there.
I am going in June.
Have a safe trip

[mlc]

+1 to counter-clockwise. There is less traffic travelling in that direction.

[Rotten_Ronnie]

My girlfriend & I have decided to do the Cabot trail this year for our holidays, we will be using 2 weeks to ride there, (maybe go into PEI) and check out the sits. I am looking for input from anyone who have bean there before, good places to stay, good sties to see, & good food to eat. Any and all input would be greatly apresheated.
Craig

http://rottenxxxronnie.blogspot.com/...bot-trail.html

Stop here just outside of Bethel ME for lunch...


Take the american coastal scenic route, and stay off the Interstates as much as possible except through areas like Bangor or large urban centers like Montreal.


Take two fast days to get there, to PEI it's two long days of riding. I'm not an iron butt rider as my idea of a long day is at the 1000 km mark, but I find that once the sunsets I'd rather be off the bike as there's nothing but the road and the moon to look at.


Clockwise, counter-clockwise on the trail? I've done each way, and I prefer counter-clockwise. You're closer to the ocean and the descent from the highlands on the South West side into Cheticamp is awesome.


The coastline of Nova Scotia is a fun and entertaining ride, google "sheet harbour" and look at highway 7 to the north through Sherbrooke NS up through to Canso. It's a blast and so scenic, not as much fun as the Trail, but highly entertaining...
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&sourc...e=UTF8&t=h&z=8

Book bed and breakfast type places on PEI, they are wonderfully charming. Perhaps the same can be said for NS and NB?

Pack gear for fall weather cold! I was surprised to find myself wearing almost winter gear in August at night in Port Elgin N.B., then sweating the next day in a mesh jacket. I think it was fatigue as well, so if you thought "jacket, jacket liner, sweater, t-shirt" you'd still need to put on your rain coat on top of that to imagine me shivering with cold at one in the morning on August 19th or thereabouts in 2009. Last year I went to a heated jacket, so during the day I was riding the cabot trail in mesh, and at night I was in heated jacket with grips running. Over all great weather, it was a few extreme swings that I'm describing and warning of.

NB Bay of Fundy if you're in the area (Moncton), Hopewell rocks.

PEI what isn't there to see? All roads lead to Charlottetown or to a light house. :P


Anyway, there's tons more in the blog from my trip out that way last year.

Cheers, Ron

[Wingboy]

You owe it to your woman (and yourself) at least one night in a chalet at this place on the west coast of Cape Breton.Stubby and I booked 1 nite there and ended up staying three nites.It is THAT nice! http://www.glenoradistillery.com/
And their single malt is really good to boot!

[Rotten_Ronnie]

You owe it to your woman (and yourself) at least one night in a chalet at this place on the west coast of Cape Breton.Stubby and I booked 1 nite there and ended up staying three nites.It is THAT nice! http://www.glenoradistillery.com/
And their single malt is really good to boot!

Suddenly I'm a wee bit parched.

The image URL was bad, so I fixed it...



Cheers!

[nakkers]

This is one thread that actual gets better with each post. It's 8:20 in the morning and I'm thinking of twistys capped of with a little snif to reflect on the day's ride.

Awesome info.

[gwelfmike]

This is the best place for lobster in Nova Scotia, I know it is not on Cape Breton, but head down the 101 through Wolfville, (coffee merchant, Paddys Pub, Acadia Univesity) l and catch the ferry from Digby to St. John

http://www.novascotiawebcams.com/bay...#axzz1IB8DHiPf



and you will not be able to pass this place without laughing...

http://www.atyp.com/aklickachick/

Glenora Distilleries great food there too.

And if you are looking for a great place to stay and cheap, try Univiersity of Cape Breton Island, Sydney NS

[Cat13]

This thread rocks thanks Going for the first two weeks in July with my dad and mom. My dad rides too

[Wingboy]

Another great place to stay ( and cheaper) is the Glenghorm resort in Ingonish.The Thirsty Hiker pub is a blast,and very biker friendly.http://www.capebretonresorts.com/our...orm/index.html And if you are a golfer,you can't miss a round at Canada's best golf links,Highlands Links.

[Gary]

You can order a nice little guide book here - no charge:

http://www.novascotia.com/en/home/ge...orcycling.aspx

It takes about a month to receive.

[Buddy769]

“Wow lots of info” trying to get a good route there, & home. I was thinking to ride the trail one way then before I leave ride it the other way, it would be a day ride with all the stops.
Thanks again for all the info.
Craig

[Morrissey]

Last time I rode out there was '98, but I am planning on a summer trip to that area and will be seeing the Cabot Trail again (on 4 wheels unfortunately). I know if you contact Nova Scotia tourism board they will send you all kinds of road maps, tourism guides etc. I'm pretty sure they'll send them free of charge too. Always good to have up to date reference material to help with planning lodging and routes.

[JZ67]

Going the trail is a fantastic trip. Your 2 week timeline is about right. Don't break yourself trying to get there too quickly. Enjoy the ride every day and take the northern route through the US. You will enjoy the hospitality of the northern US communities in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and New York, plus it will save you a small fortune in travelling costs and great roads. The weather conditions on the coast do vary so make sure you are prepared for all sorts of conditions.

+1 or the Glenora Distillery, even if you don't do their tour, the food is great and reasonably priced. I am not much of a Scotch drinker but their 14 year old was incredible. I have done this trip and would do it all over again in a heartbeat. You are making a great decision, one that you will never regret. Ride safe.

[kiley]

If you not in a hurry here's a nice route

http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&...c4aef7df7b&z=6

[Wingboy]

If you not in a hurry here's a nice route

http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&...c4aef7df7b&z=6

That is a good route.Done it a couple times.And about the Cape Breton weather....if you don't like it.Just wait five minutes.

[Salos Dafee]

Include Louisbourg. You will need at least a day for it. It's a terrific lesson in Canadian history, because it is older than Canada. It's entertaining, because it is maintained and run (almost) as it was in the 18th century. Great fun!