The Cabot Trail is a 185-mile scenic loop through Cape Breton featuring coastal cliffs, wildlife, and Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The route highlights deep cultural roots shaped by Mi’kmaq, Acadian, and Gaelic traditions alongside historic sites and local artisans. A two or three-day trip allows time for hiking, golfing, cultural experiences, and seasonal activities from fall foliage to summer festivals. Known as one of North America’s prettiest and most iconic drives, the Cabot Trail circles Cape Breton in the eastern Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The 185-mile route is one of the best ways to take in Nova Scotia's biggest island and its storied history. The Mi’kmaq First Nation resided on the land for thousands of years before European settlers arrived. The trail takes its name from Italian explorer John Cabot, but it was the French who settled here in the 1700s and named the region "Acadie." The British followed half a century later and ousted the French.…