Tours & Activities in Cape Breton Island

Get lost (with your guide) in the roads of Margaree. Climb through the mountains, splash through puddles, stop at beautiful hidden gems, cruise along the world renowned Margaree River and learn the history of the area while your guide brings the area to life with engaging old local stories!

Test the capabilities of the Jeep and get the full off-road experience as you crawl up the beautifully forested bumpy trails into the mountains of Margaree Valley. Weave through ATV trails, splash through puddles and most importently, HAVE FUN when your guides puts the Jeep to the test in our private terrain park. Each tour is unique due to the changing colors of the mountains and the diversity of wildlife, offering new paths for exploration. Every tour is private, aiming to give you the best experience possible!

Drive along the forest service roads through the beautiful mountains of Cape Breton. Learn about the mountains, the people who worked in them from the past to the present, and keep an eye out for moose and other wildlife as you make your way to North River Falls, the highest falls in Nova Scotia. Leave the Jeep at the trailhead and walk (with your guide) 15 minutes down an ATV trail to the lookout, where you'll enjoy a beautiful view of this triple-decker falls. There's an option to hike to the bottom of the falls for intermediate-advanced hikers, or you can choose to explore more hidden gems in the Margaree Valley. If heading back to the valley to explore: Hike out, hop in the Jeep, and head down into Margaree Valley to discover scenic gems only found with a local guide! If hiking to the bottom: Continue 30-40 minutes down the mountain to the base of the falls to get a better look and feel the spray of the falls up close, then make your way back up to the Jeep and head out.

Cape Breton's most popular off road UTV/ATV Side-by-side Trail Tour to experience Cape Clear look-off and on road Sydney & Cape Breton Taxi Tours. Two sight-seeing tours combined with trailside lunch! Travelling the Cape Breton Highlands with our experienced guide will help you appreciate Cape Breton's diverse landscapes. Exploring the woods - hearing, smelling, seeing the natural beauty of Cape Breton first hand. Watching for wildlife, and having a tasty trailside lunch is authentic backwoods trail tours.

Travelling the backwoods on the inside trail of Cape Breton in our 6-seater side-by-side with our seasoned trustworthy guide. Trail tour climbs the Highlands into the backwoods mountain trails that engage visitors to enjoy Cape Breton's natural beauty. The iconic Cape Clear look-off is one of Cape Breton's best views! What an exceptional experience to check off your bucket-list. Let's get outside and get back to nature.

Drive on and off the pavement along the World Famous Cabot Trail. Learn about the national park, secluded fishing villages, and the world-renowned Margaree River. Stop at wharves, lookout points, and beaches while traveling one of the most beautiful roads in Canada. Sunset option: Chase the sunset along the coast, or let your guide find the best spot for you to watch the sun disappear. Every tour is private, aiming to give you the best experience possible!

Climb through the Cape Breton Highlands forest service roads and discover the rich history of the mountains, learning about the people who worked here from the past to the present. Keep an eye out for moose as you make your way to one of the most magnificent views on the island. Each tour is unique due to the changing colors of the mountains and the diversity of wildlife, offering new paths for exploration. Stop at Cape Clear to enjoy a panoramic view of the Highlands and the world-renowned Margaree River. Your guide will not only educate you about the places you are viewing but also bring the area to life with engaging old local stories, while keeping an eye out for wildlife along the way!

A private tour with a trustworthy guide who is Canadian Safety Council qualified. Explore the rugged roads of Cape Breton on the inside trail in our 6-seater UTV/side-by-side with our seasoned trustworthy guide. Our trail tour climbs the Highlands into the backwoods mountain trails that engage visitors to enjoy Cape Breton's natural beauty. The iconic Cape Clear look-off is one of Cape Breton's best views! What an exceptional experience to check off your bucket-list. Let's get outside and get back to nature.

*This tour leaves from Baddeck, NS and does not pick up at the cruise terminal in Sydney. The Cabot Trail Discovery Tour explores Nova Scotia’s most iconic road trip. From the rugged coastlines and majestic mountains to the charming small fishing villages, this tour provides breathtaking viewpoints, endless photo opportunities, and local culinary experiences. We follow the coastline as we climb and descend mountains and traverse the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Picturesque examples of typical Nova Scotian fishing villages dot the Cabot Trail’s winding roads. Hear the crash of the ocean against the craggy stone shorelines, feel the sand between your toes, and smell the salt air at the many coastal stops along the 300-kilometre journey.

Hook your smartphone up to your vehicle's stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive! Follow the famous Cabot Trail, one of the most scenic roadways in the world! It’s actually a big loop. We’ll be traveling counter-clockwise around it in order to get the best views. The Cabot Trail runs 298 kms, or 185 miles, long but there are plenty of stops along the way. You can take in the view, shop for one-of-a-kind crafts, hike, golf on some of Canada’s best courses, go on a whale watching adventure or simply indulge your taste for freshly caught lobster. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and explore. Tour guide commentary plays automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate live GPS map. No data is used during the tour. This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 17,000+ happy customers.

The Baddeck and Cabot Trail Tour gives you a great opportunity to explore part of the World Famous Cabot Trail and its ocean side views as well as visiting one of the most scenic and quaint villages on the island. You will leave Sydney and make your way to the countryside where after a ride on a cable pulled ferry will be on the Cabot Trail. There is a brief comfort stop before exploring more of the Trail with numerous photo stops offered along the way. Upon arrival at the Gaelic College learn all about the Gaelic culture on the island. In Baddeck, explore the shops and cafes, admire the views of this lakeside village and then visit the excellent Alexander Graham Bell Museum, on the return journey to Sydney there are a couple more photo stops before your arrival back.

We have partnered with our friends at Sydney & Cape Breton Taxi Tours to offer TWO Sightseeing Tours in one shore excursion PLUS a tasty trailside lunch! TNT's Trail tour is Cape Breton's most popular Side-by-Side/UTV trail tour! You will enjoy an unforgettable 5-6 hour adventure (duration based on ship schedule) led by our knowledgeable, Canadian Safety Council qualified ATV/UTV operator and instructor who will guide you on a new Polaris 6-seater through the back country Highland trails to iconic Cape Clear look-off. Experience the views along the countryside to Hunter's Mountain. Then gear-up for the woods - hearing, smelling, seeing the natural beauty of Cape Breton first hand. Watching for wildlife, and having a tasty trailside lunch is authentic backwoods trail tours.

On the Cabot Trail High Flyer tour you will depart from Sydney and after a couple of photo stops and ride on a cable pulled ferry you will be on the World Famous Cabot Trail. You will enjoy many more photo stops and a comfort stop before arriving at Destination Cape Smokey. Upon arrival you will enjoy a ride up the only Gondola system in Atlantic Canada to the top of Cape Smokey for some amazing views. At the top you can enjoy a hike and will receive your complimentary lunch. After this its on to Cape Breton Highlands National Park to view the Keltic Lodge, Ingonish Beach and Freshwater Lake. Before returning back down the Trail with a few more photo stops along the way and learning about the fishing. On return to Sydney enjoy a mini city tour before returning to your drop off location.

On the Fortress Of Louisbourg & Mira Tour you will be able to step back in time as you explore the largest reconstructed historical site in Canada. The excellent guides will explain how life was like in the 1700s and the many battles that took place here between the French and the English. The Fortress also provides great ocean views and the included trip to the lighthouse will showcase the rugged coastal scenery as you look out to the Atlantic Ocean. The Mira River is and large river that makes its way through cottage country and offers a very tranquil and peaceful scenic viewpoint as you make your way back towards Sydney.

On the City and Coastal Tour, you will explore all the corners of the City Of Sydney as well as the local coastal scenery. There are numerous opportunities for photos as well as learning about the past, present, and future of the City. You will also travel out along the local coastal scenery. Calling also at a wartime defense post and lighthouse, as you carry on around the city see where the locals go about their daily lives and visit the local university and Membertou a Native Canadian reserve in Sydney.

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of St. John's. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

On this tour you will depart from Sydney and head out to the countryside and the World Famous Cabot Trail where you will take a ride on a cable pulled ferry, have numerous photo stops, enjoy comfort stops at local cafes, learn about the history of the island and marvel at the views the Trail offers. You will also get a chance to learn about the local fishing industry on the island, and visit Cape Breton Highlands National Park, where you will see sights like Ingonish Beach, Freshwater Lake, Keltic Lodge and Destination Cape Smokey.

Customers will travel back in time and experience the ways of life in a Gaelic Scottish Village at the Highland Village. Then travel to and explore the Mi'kmaq culture at Goat Island. Basket weaving, bread making, dancing, drumming and smudging. What sets our tour apart from other tour companies is that besides the ship tours, we are the only company that offers this unique experience in Cape Breton.

In Zombie Scavengers of Sydney, players will use an app to try to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll do so by finding survival objects around the city, in any order you'd like, to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Use strategy to try and find as many items as possible in order to survive. Your survival team will be able to see the score on the app's rankings compared to teams across the country. You'll have a remote host via chat in case you need anything. Let's survive in Sydney today!

Embark on a journey through some of the most picturesque and colorful parts of the Island! This adventure offers the perfect blend of on-road and off-road touring as you drive alongside the world-renowned Margaree River, ascend the beautifully forested hills of the Margaree Valley, and make stops at locally known hidden gems for the best photo opportunities. Throughout the tour, your guide will share insights into the history of Cape Breton, highlighting its rich past and present. Experience all of this and more!