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The Cabot Trail
Nova Scotia (New Scotland)
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"I
have traveled around the globe. I have seen the Canadian
and American Rockies, the Andes, the Alps and the
Highlands of Scotland, but for simple beauty, Cape Breton
out rivals them all."
- Alexander
Graham Bell
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"The
accommodations, cuisine, and most of all the roads, were
fantastic. I can still visualize the Cabot Trail and other roads
on Cape Breton... Absolutely breathtaking. It seems like
everywhere you led us, the roads were special and the traffic
sparse. An enthusiast's dream come true..."
- Albert
Caruana of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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"...Beautiful
expansive ocean vistas and forested lanes with little traffic...
The Cabot Trail and Nova Scotia are definitely a “must do”
ride and visit, among the most beautiful places in the world...I'd
be remiss if I neglected to mention the feeling of welcome by created
by all of the people we met in Nova Scotia. I have traveled
extensively, and nowhere in the world have I found warmer, more
friendly, or more genuinely interested residents... En-route, we
stopped at a tiny unassuming looking restaurant in one of Nova
Scotia’s Acadian French regions and had scallops fresh that day, the
best I’ve ever enjoyed anywhere...Organized motorcycle tours may
seem expensive, but this one was worth every penny. The riding in Nova
Scotia and the Cabot Trail, the food, the accommodations, Sean’s
leading and organizing, the local people and, perhaps most of all,
joining like-minded motorcyclists to share the experience made this a
lifetime highlight."
"On
the Cabot Trail with Northeastern Motorcycle Tours"
- BMW Owners News,
February, 2000
"This place was so
lovely I was all set to find myself a piece of property and move...The first
meal was definitely up to palatal
snuff, as I savored my smoked salmon with caviar, followed by a pasta with
lobster sauce that arrived with a massive
heaping of crustacean on top...The reason people pay Reid good money to go on his trips
is that he knows the best roads to ride, the best places to eat, and the
best places to lay your head at night. That evening
we bedded down in an old sea-captain’s house in Lunenburg, the residence
now an exquisite Bed and Breakfast. We ate three
scrumptious courses at a nearby inn using
many plates and regretting not a mouthful...As
we sat at the table on our last night in Baddeck, going through a
bottomless bucket of mussels as an appetizer, then dismantling entire
lobsters or slicing into thick filets of planked salmon, we could barely
speak for the pleasure of eating. But we did discuss the riding.
“Stupendous,” said the doctor from New York. “Outstanding,” said
the man from Santa Fe. “Remarkable,” maintained the couple from
Oregon. In truth it was."
"Acadian
Idyll"
- Rider,
April,
2001
"Northeastern
Motorcycle tours...has gained a well-earned reputation for
staging some of the best-run motorcycle tours in the world...Owner
Sean Reid is known for his innate ability to search out only the very
best places to eat and sleep...I could rant for days about the
pleasures of his tours...For gorgeous scenery, memorable lodgings,
friendly camaraderie, great riding, and unbelievable meals, for my
money, you just can't beat Northeastern Motorcycle Tours."
- "NMT's
Cabot Trail Tour"
- Motorcycle Consumer
News, October 2002
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Nova Scotia, or
New
Scotland, is one of the greatest
motorcycling destinations in the world. The Cabot
Trail, on the island of Cape
Breton, is well known to both riders and the motorcycling
press as one of the finest motorcycle roads in the world.
Clinging to the cliffs of Cape Breton Highlands National
Park, it twists and turns along the edge of the Atlantic
ocean and through the mountains, providing spectacular
views for more than 200 miles. |
| The Cabot Trail is so famous that
many motorcyclists don't allow time to enjoy the rest of
this superb province. This tour explores a wide range of
what Nova Scotia has to offer. We'll enjoy other great
coastal roads, the capital city of Halifax, small
villages, excellent historical sites, beautiful beaches,
inland seas, traditional Gaelic music and much more.
The battles between the British and French
empires to control "The New World" gave Nova Scotia a
rich history and a wonderful mix of Scottish and French
influence. Together, they create a culture which is as
interesting as the roads are beautiful.
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| The tour begins and ends in
Portland, Maine. We'll travel to the island by high speed ferry (shown at
right) and will
explore both the east and west coasts of Nova Scotia. |
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At the heart of the tour are the four
nights we spend at one location in Cape Breton. This gives three
days which are very flexibly structured so that you can spend as
much or as little time riding as you choose. Organized rides
along the Cabot Trail or to famous historical locations will go
out daily. Our resort location also offers tennis, daily boat
rides, bicycling, canoeing, nearby shopping, an indoor pool and
hot tub along with other activities to enjoy while not riding.
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Accommodation and dining throughout the tour are first
rate. Our attention to detail in this aspect of touring has
become an NMT trademark. See our "Rider Feedback" and "Lodging" pages for more information. After
each day of superb riding and spectacular views you'll sit down
to a gourmet dinner, with full range of the menu, and luxurious
accommodation. |
| At right, riders gather for a quick picture with
Chef Paul outside a small French cafe in an Acadian
region of Nova Scotia. |
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Cabot Trail Tours
last for nine nights and include a four-night stay in the heart
of Cape Breton. Like all Northeastern Motorcycle Tours, they
begin in the evening (with arrival, a ride meeting and dinner)
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This tour is only appropriate for
experienced touring riders who have ridden on a wide
variety of challenging roads. If you have any questions
about the match between your riding experience and any of
our tours, please contact us by e-mail or by phone at (802)463-9853. |
| Does this all
sound tempting? Visit our slideshow
section and imagine you're in Nova Scotia right now, or read
the review of our Cabot Trail tour
which appears in the February 2000 issue of BMW Owners News, the
tour review which appears in the April, 2001 edition of Rider
or the latest
review which appears in the October 2002 issue of Motorcycle
Consumer News.
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The Tour At A Glance
Day 1: Ride meeting
at 5:30 pm at our tour base in Portland, Maine
Day 2: Early morning ferry to Yarmouth, ride to beautiful
historic town on the southern Nova Scotia coast
Day 3: Morning
loop ride along the coast and then an afternoon coastal ride to Halifax
Day 4: Southern
and then northern coastal ride to our tour base in Cape Breton
Day 5: Cabot Trail
loop* ride
Day 6: Ride to
historic fortress city or Cabot Trail loop* ride counter-clockwise
Day 7: Open
schedule day, last evening in Cape Breton
Day 8: Northern
coastal ride into the Annapolis valley
Day 9: Northern
coastal ride back to Yarmouth, dinner nearby and evening ferry to Portland
Day 10: Tour ends
after breakfast
* Note: Loop rides begin and
end at the same hotel, allowing you decide how far and how long you want to ride
that day.
See our schedule
page for dates and pricing.
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Read
comments from the press and other riders about touring with NMT.
View
a slide show of pictures made during our Cabot Trail tours
What
does the tour price include?
Register
for the tour.
Other
Options to Consider
The Cabot Trail Tour
can be combined with a tours of New England
and/or other parts of the Canadian Maritimes on the following two
and three-week tours:
New England -
New Scotland Green
Mountains - White Mountains - Nova Scotia
Best of the
Maritimes Nova
Scotia - Maine Coast
Grand Tour of the Maritimes Nova Scotia - Maine
Coast - New Brunswick - Gaspé Peninsula
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