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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."
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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..."
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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."
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"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. |
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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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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.
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| 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 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)
and end on the last morning after breakfast. |
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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. |
Does
this all sound tempting? Visit our slideshow
section 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 review
which appears in the October 2002 issue of Motorcycle
Consumer News.
*Important Note: The extended version of this
tour crosses in and out of Nova Scotia from New
Brunswick using an established ferry service
that has operated for decades. We expect no
issues with that ferry service in 2021. The core
tour, however, begins and ends in Nova Scotia
itself and some riders may want to travel to
Nova Scotia via a ferry service the starts in
Maine. If you are interested in that option, contact
us to discuss the latest status of that
ferry service.
There are motorcycle (and sometimes Can Am
Spyder) rentals located near Halifax and Truro,
NS but availability is limited. Please contact
us
to discuss.
For guests traveling two-up, there is also the
option of having the rider travel to and from Nova
Scotia by motorcycle while the co-rider joins the
tour by flying in and out of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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The
2021 Extended Tour At A Glance
Day
01: Arrival, then ride meeting
at 5:30 pm at our tour base in Bar
Harbor, Maine
Day
02: Ride to St. Andrews, New
Brunswick
Day 03: Early morning
ferry from St. John, NB to Digby, NS,
ride to beautiful historic town on the
southern Nova Scotia coast
Day
04: Morning loop ride along
the coast and then an afternoon
coastal ride to Halifax
Day
05: Southern and then northern
coastal ride to our tour base in Cape
Breton
Day
06: Cabot Trail loop* ride
Day
07: Ride to historic fortress
city or Cabot Trail loop* ride
counter-clockwise
Day
08: Open schedule day, last
evening in Cape Breton
Day
09: Northern coastal ride into
the Annapolis valley
Day
10: Northern coastal ride back
to Digby, afternoon ferry to St. John
Day
11: Northern coastal ride back
to Bar Harbor, Maine
Day
12: Tour ends after breakfast
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Note: Loop rides begin and end at the
same hotel, allowing you decide how far
and how long you want to ride that day.
The
2021 Core Tour At A Glance
Day 01: Arrival,
then ride meeting at 5:30 pm at our
hotel in Lunenburg,
Nova Scotia
Day
02: Morning loop ride along
the coast and then an afternoon
coastal ride to Halifax
Day
03: Southern and then northern
coastal ride to our tour base in Cape
Breton
Day
04: Cabot Trail loop* ride
Day
05: Ride to historic fortress
city or Cabot Trail loop* ride
counter-clockwise
Day
06: Open schedule day, last
evening in Cape Breton
Day
07: Northern coastal ride to
Wolfville, NS
Day
08: Tour ends after breakfast
Riders
who would like to do the Cabot Trail
core tour might want to consider two
options:
1.
Travel to and from Nova Scotia via ferry
(if available) from Bar Harbor, Maine to
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. *
See important note above.
2.
Fly in and out of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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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.
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