Drive through Charlotte Street, one of Sydney’s main downtown streets. Along the way, pass local shops, restaurants, cafés, churches, historic buildings, and the lively heart of the city before continuing your Cape Breton shore excursion.

Pass by Wentworth Park, a beautiful green space in the heart of Sydney, Nova Scotia. As you drive by, enjoy views of the peaceful pond, walking paths, trees, bridges, and local city charm. This scenic pass-by adds a relaxing touch to your Cape Breton shore excursion from Sydney Cruise Port.

Stop at the Bras d’Or Lake Look-Off for beautiful views of one of Cape Breton Island’s most famous natural attractions. Known as Cape Breton’s inland sea, Bras d’Or Lake offers calm water views, rolling hills, forested landscapes, and peaceful scenery. This scenic photo stop adds natural beauty, lake views, and local charm to you tour.

Stop at the St. Ann’s Look-Off for beautiful views of St. Ann’s Bay, the Englishtown Ferry, and the scenic point where the world-famous Cabot Trail begins. From this lookout, enjoy Cape Breton’s coastal beauty, rolling hills, peaceful water views, and local fishing boats in the bay, adding a true Cape Breton coastal feel to your shore excursion from Sydney Cruise Port.

Enjoy a few-minute ride on the Englishtown Ferry, a small cable ferry crossing near the beginning of the Cabot Trail. This scenic ride offers peaceful views of St. Ann’s Bay, coastal landscapes, local fishing boats, and Puffin tour boats in the area. You can also see the nearby grave of Giant Angus MacAskill, one of Cape Breton’s famous local legends.

Experience the beauty of the world-famous Cabot Trail, where every turn brings a new view of Cape Breton’s mountains, forests, ocean, and peaceful coastal communities. This scenic drive is known for its winding roads, dramatic landscapes, fresh Atlantic air, and unforgettable lookout points. As you travel along the Cabot Trail, enjoy a perfect mix of natural beauty and local charm, from quiet fishing areas and green hills to breathtaking ocean views and rugged coastline. It is one of the most memorable parts of any Cape Breton shore excursion and a must-see experience for visitors arriving at Sydney Cruise Port.

Visit Cabotto Chocolate, a charming local chocolate shop along the Cabot Trail. Enjoy handcrafted treats, friendly service, and unique flavors, including beautiful ruby chocolate, known for its natural pink color and smooth fruity taste. Guests may have the chance to try before they buy, making it a fun stop to taste local chocolates, choose your favorites, and pick up sweet souvenirs during your Cape Breton shore excursion.

Stop at the Clucking Hen Café & Bakery, a popular local café along the Cabot Trail. Enjoy fresh baked goods, coffee, sandwiches, soups, and homemade-style treats in a cozy Cape Breton setting. From this area, you can also enjoy views toward the Bird Islands, known for seabirds, puffins, bald eagles, and beautiful coastal scenery. This stop adds local food, nature views, and Cape Breton charm to your shore excursion.

Visit a local glass artisan studio and watch a live glass blowing demonstration by a skilled Cape Breton artisan. See how beautiful handmade glass pieces are shaped with heat, skill, and creativity. Guests can also browse and buy unique handmade glass souvenirs, making this a memorable local art stop during your Cabot Trail shore excursion.

Visit beautiful Ingonish Beach, one of the most scenic coastal spots along the Cabot Trail. Enjoy fresh Atlantic air, ocean views, soft sand, rocky shoreline, and mountain scenery all in one place. This stop is perfect for photos, a short walk, and experiencing the natural beauty of Cape Breton’s coastline during your Cabot Trail shore excursion.

Stop near the famous Keltic Lodge, one of Cape Breton’s most recognized landmarks in the Ingonish area. Enjoy beautiful views of the mountains, ocean, coastline, and Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Visit Green Cove, a beautiful rocky coastal stop along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Enjoy fresh Atlantic air, crashing waves, rugged shoreline, smooth granite rocks, and wide-open ocean views. This is a great place for photos, a short walk, and experiencing the wild coastal beauty of Cape Breton. Depending on the day, guests may also see seals resting on the rocks or swimming near the shore.

Stop at the Gaelic College, a well-known cultural landmark along the Cabot Trail. Here, guests can learn about Cape Breton’s Scottish Gaelic heritage, including traditional music, dance, language, crafts, and local culture. This short cultural stop adds history, heritage, and a true Cape Breton experience to your shore excursion.