Cape Breton Road Trip Part 2: Scenic Trails & Hidden Gems 🇨🇦

This is Part 2 of our Cape Breton road trip — a 3-day, 2-night stretch packed with scenic coastal drives, hidden hikes, and unforgettable places along the Cabot Trail and beyond. (The full trip covers 5 days and 4 nights)

➡️ Watch Part 1 to see earlier highlights and follow the full journey: https://youtu.be/tUEB2neAyp4

This part of the trip takes you from scenic viewpoints and peaceful forest hikes to surreal lake views, iconic trails, and some of the most beautiful beaches in Nova Scotia. Plus, we check into one of the most stunning oceanfront stays on Cape Breton Island.

⏱️ Featured Stops in This Video

00:26 Sunrise Lookoff
01:10 Lone Shieling
02:11 MacIntosh Brook Trail
03:51 Whale Tail at Pleasant Bay
07:10 EaglesPass at SeaSky Cottages
09:33 Chimney Corner Beach
11:28 Whale Cove Beach
13:37 Gypsum Mine Lake
14:59 L’abri restaurant in Chéticamp
15:51 Skyline Trail
20:37 Egypt Falls
21:38 Inverness Beach

📍 Highlights of This Cape Breton Road Trip
• Scenic Cabot Trail drive with stunning pull-off look-offs
• A replica of a Scottish crofter’s hut in a peaceful old-growth forest
• A hidden forest waterfall after a peaceful trail
• Whale Tail sculpture, charming marina and lighthouse, ocean and mountain views — all in one stop at Pleasant Bay
• A luxury stay with panoramic ocean views at SeaSky Cottages
• Turquoise beaches that look like they belong on a postcard
• The emerald-green Gypsum Mine Lake from above — one of Nova Scotia’s most surreal photo spots
• Dinner with a view in the heart of Chéticamp
• A sunset hike to the legendary Skyline Trail — cliffs, boardwalks, and wide-open ocean views
• One of the most powerful waterfalls in Nova Scotia — Egypt Falls
• A final stop at Inverness Beach — golden sand that stretches for miles, a scenic boardwalk, and a sea-glass treasure hunt

🎥 Filmed & edited by Yana Aleksandrova
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