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Make the most of port time with a private Jeep tour of the Cabot Trail. This guided, 6-hour excursion blends coastal panoramas, fishing-village stops, salmon rivers and local stories with optional off-road sections and exclusive photo vantage points.
Make the most of port time with a private Jeep tour of the Cabot Trail. This guided, 6-hour excursion blends coastal panoramas, fishing-village stops, salmon rivers and local stories with optional off-road sections and exclusive photo vantage points.
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Operated by Cape Breton Backcountry Adventures · Sydney, Nova Scotia
You step off the gangway into brisk Atlantic air and the guide in a red plaid jacket is waiting by the Big Fiddle — a bright, unmistakable marker at the cruise port. Within minutes you’re rolling inland in a low-slung Jeep, tires crunching on coastal roads that climb and fall like a living map. The wind pushes at the vehicle as the coastline dares you to keep pace.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; brief on-foot stops require basic mobility and short walks over uneven ground.
The tour runs about six hours and is planned to return in time for your ship; guides prioritize punctuality and coordinate directly with cruise schedules.
Yes — the tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible and suitable for most physical levels; some stops may involve short uneven walks, so notify the operator of special requirements.
Yes — there is an option for mixed on/off-road routes and removable-roof Jeeps; tell your guide your preference when booking or at pickup.
Saltwater and river conditions vary seasonally; guides know the best viewpoints and often spot salmon, eagles or deer, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
The Cabot Trail follows routes used for centuries by Mi’kmaq people and later by European settlers; the Highlands were shaped by glacial action that exposed the area’s rugged granite.
Cape Breton’s ecosystems are sensitive — stay on designated stops, pack out trash, and avoid disturbing spawning areas to support local conservation efforts.
Cape Breton Backcountry Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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