Grand Tour 2027
Duration: 6 days and 5 nights
Date*
August 3–10, 2026
Canada and the Caribbean
Canada
Maritimes
Cape Breton Island and the Cabot Trail
A Cycling Vacation in the Maritimes
Starting at
2299$
per person
Duration
8 days
7 nights
Level
Level:
4 - Advanced - rolling and mountainous - 50 to 90 km
Dates and Prices
Date*
Duration
Prices starting at
Note
Duration
8
days
/
7
nights
Prices starting at:
$2,299 per person
( * Please contact us to check availability. )
Scenic Routes and the Deep Blue Atlantic
Discover the Cabot Trail, a magnificent scenic route that winds along the coast of Cape Breton Island, between the sea and the mountains. The trail follows the island’s northern coast and climbs up to the Highlands National Park, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic.
From there, you’ll reach Chéticamp, the region’s Acadian heritage center, for a glimpse into the area’s Francophone culture. You’ll then head to Sydney and its charming harbor, via Bras d’Or Lake and its quiet roads. Take the opportunity to visit the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest reconstruction of an 18th-century French fortified town on the continent. Jean Cabot had already appreciated the region’s beauty back in 1497. Now it’s your turn to do the same!
Package includes
7 nights in two- to four-star hotels and motels, double occupancy*;
7 breakfasts and 1 dinner;
- ferry trips;
- luggage transport (one piece per person, maximum 15 kg);
- mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle;
- GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries;
- taxes;
- protection under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which amounts to $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.
Package includes
7 nights in two- to four-star hotels and motels, double occupancy*;
7 breakfasts and 1 dinner;
- ferry trips;
- luggage transport (one piece per person, maximum 15 kg);
- mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle;
- GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries;
- taxes;
- protection under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which amounts to $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.
Package does not include
travel between Montreal and Baddeck (about 16 hours by car)
equipment, such as a bicycle
Package does not include
travel between Montreal and Baddeck (about 16 hours by car)
equipment, such as a bicycle
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Baddeck
12 to 20 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 4+
A fairly challenging route: hilly and mountainous, with relatively steep climbs; 50 to 90 km.
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Baddeck
12 to 20 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 4+
A fairly challenging route: hilly and mountainous, with relatively steep climbs; 50 to 90 km.
Check the elevation profiles
Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.
Day-by-Day Cycling Itinerary
Short route: 530 km • Long route: 626 km
1
Day 1
Arrival in Baddeck.
2
Day 2
Baddeck, Englishtown Ferry (Port-Dauphin). Ingonish. (86 km)
3
Day 3
Ingonish, Neils Harbor, South Harbor, Cape North, Pleasant Bay (79 km).
4
Day 4
Pleasant Bay, Petit Étang, Chéticamp, Grand-Étang, Cap Le Moine, BelleCôte, Margaree Harbour, Baddeck (130 km).
5
Day 5
Baddeck, Wagmatcook, Little Narrows, Grand Narrows, Iona, Eskasoni, Sydney Forks, Sydney (120 km).
6
Day 6
A day off or a loop route via the Fortress of Louisbourg. Round trip via Albert Bridge or a loop route via Mira Beach and Main-à-Dieu (75 or 96 km)
7
Day 7
Sydney, Grand Narrows, Iona, Little Narrows Ferry, Wagmatcook, Baddeck (115 km).
8
Day 8
End of the trip.
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