Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands– a breathtaking drive

A bit of fog, but otherwise a good drive

Ooh! Like the postcards.

Another postcard moment.

Here we are, stopped to take in the view, when someone offered to take our picture together.

A lovely drive with breathtaking scenery— mountains, valleys, water, steep dropoffs, but also great lookout places,unless it’s foggy. We encountered some fog, but not so much to spoil the drive or make it dangerous.

I would not want to drive these roads in winter and wonder how far the local residents go at that time of year.

Watch for those hairpin turns and sloping roads, and be sure to drive no faster than the posted speed limit.

In one place we found it hard to stand upright at the lookout, since even that land was sloped. All around us were trees and different heights within the mountains. Overall, it was a beautiful drive for the passengers. The driver gets to look around during stops at lookouts. Two days on the Trail and the scene changes with each turn.

Drive safely, but take the time to stop at lookouts where you can. The scenes can take your breath away.