15 days in Cape Breton Island Itinerary

Nestled on a cozy harbor surrounded by green forests, the coastal town of Ingonish serves as the perfect coastal retreat for those after a quiet getaway.

Spend the 9th (Sun) exploring nature at Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The adventure continues: hike along Middle Head Trail, make a trip to Christopher Gorey Gallery, tee off at Highlands Links Golf Course, and take in the awesome beauty at Franey Mountain.

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Winnipeg to Ingonish is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Traveling from Winnipeg to Ingonish, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In September, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to travel to Cheticamp.

Cheticamp is known for museums, historic sites, trails, shopping, and golf. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take a memorable drive along Cabot Trail, enjoy the sand and surf at Cheticamp Island Beach, stroll through Acadian Trail, and tee off at Le Portage Golf Club.

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Traveling by car from Ingonish to Cheticamp takes 2 hours. September in Cheticamp sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel to Baddeck.

For most visitors on holiday in Baddeck, the town represents the beginning and the end of the world-famous Cabot Trail, a scenic roadway looping around the northern tip of Cape Breton Island.

Change things up with these side-trips from Baddeck: Dalem Lake Provincial Park (in Boularderie) and Highland Village (in Iona). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, look for gifts at Baadeck Yarns, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Big Spruce Brewing, and make a trip to Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre.

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Traveling by car from Cheticamp to Baddeck takes 1.5 hours. In September in Baddeck, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can go by car to Louisbourg.

Louisbourg is an unincorporated community and former town located in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Regional Municipality.HistoryThe French military founded the Fortress of Louisbourg in 1713 and its fortified seaport on the southwest part of the harbour, naming it in honour of Louis XIV. Get out of town with these interesting Louisbourg side-trips: Sydney (The Big Fiddle & Jost House Museum) and Cape Breton Miners' Museum (in Glace Bay). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, trek along Louisbourg Lighthouse Coastal Trail, examine the collection at Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum, and visit a coastal fixture at Louisbourg Lighthouse.

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Getting from Baddeck to Louisbourg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.