Cape Breton Travel Guide | Cabot Trail Road Trip in Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2019
- In this video, we continue our road trip through the Canadian Maritimes, this time visiting Cape Breton, a large island in Nova Scotia that is separated from the mainland by the Strait of Canso. During our visit, we stayed in a converted barn, hiked the trails of the Cape Breton Highlands, and drove around 300 kilometres on the world-famous Cabot Trail that borders the island.
Our first day kicked off early with a drive up to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. We spent 2 days hiking the various trails and searching for the elusive moose. The funniest moment of that hike: there were signs with bear warnings throughout the park so I think that was on the back of everyone’s mind, and of course Togo was walking upfront because he insists on leading the pack. Well, there was a group of hikers coming from the opposite direction and when Togo was the first one to round the bend all by his lonesome self, the hikers saw his black furry face and thought he was a bear! Poor Togo looked really confused - he just wanted to greet the group of hikers.
Of course, no trip to Cape Breton would have been complete without driving the world-famous Cabot Trail, which is named after John Cabot, or Giovanni Caboto, an Italian navigator and explorer, who was one of the first Europeans of modern times to reach North America in 1497. Cabot had been denied support for his expedition in Spain and Portugal, so he went to England, where he received financial support from Henry the Seventh. Cabot's plan was to reach Asia by sailing west along the North Atlantic and he estimated that this route could be shorter and faster than the one recently discovered by Columbus. The exact location of his arrival in North America is unknown, but today the route that borders Cape Breton is named after him.
During our trip to Cape Breton, we also visited the Alexander Graham Bell Historic Site in Baddeck. Alexander Graham Bell is best known as the inventor of the telephone, but he also invented the photophone, the metal detector, the hydrofoil, and he designed the Silver Dart which made the first aircraft flight in Canada. Perhaps more interesting is that apart from all these great inventions, Bell devoted most of his life to teaching the deaf, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. We really enjoyed this museum and would highly recommend it if you’re in the area.
That's a little taste of our trip to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia! We hope you enjoyed this video and we'll see you in the next episode where we continue our road trip through the Canadian Maritimes. Next up: Prince Edward Island!
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Well, soooo happy to watch this very scenic video of “ My Island” . It has been home to me for 62 years. Wouldn’t love anywhere else. I am a Proud Cape Bretoner !!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Debbie! We felt very fortunate to visit for the 1st time. We'd love to come back again someday.
Very positive lovely family. Thank you for your guide throught maritimes. We are moving out soon to NB from UK can't wait to explore Atlantic Canada!
Magnificent & so amazing scenery as Sam's dad said eye candy. This series is so relaxing and enjoyable. Canada looks so beautiful in the summertime. Just all of Gods majestic awesome beauty everywhere you look. Thank you so much Sam Audrey and parents for sharing this wonderful trip.
Thank you very much Lynn! We've had such a great time being able to do these trips with family.
I love when you have segments of taking your parents with you. Audrey, your dad is so interesting and Samuel your dad is a sweet and gentle soul
Thank you very much! It is so nice to have them come along on the journey.
Wow. Cape Breton looks amazing. But yes, very reminiscent of my own Scottish Highlands. Great vid again guys. Keep Blazing the Trail x
Thanks Paul! Two of my favorite areas in the world!
I so love listening to both of your dads and how free-and-easy they are in front of the camera. Great set vacation videos! Thoroughly enjoyed!
Thanks Lisa! Audrey and I have both noticed that as well. They're naturals on camera...hahaha
Daniel and George seem like such nice dads. Gotta go back to Canada...so beautiful!!!
Thank you very much! So nice to travel with them!
Was so excited to see a video come out clicked right away and I had to see it twice because it was fantastic...My favorite couple Sam and Audrey
Ah, thank you very much Effie! You are so kind to us!
You’ve done it again!!!!! Incredibly gorgeous photography
You captured the splendor and majesty of the maritimes!!!
Your photography is spectacular.
We agree that it is really Togo’s vacation as we always travel with our pups!!
Lots of stops !!!
We’ve also had dirty wet dogs in the car!
We call it the dog mobile
You’ve done such a beautiful job with these vlogs!
Thanks again for sharing your families with us!
Continued safe travels
Thank you so much, Terese! That's very nice to hear. Hehe, Togo was a great traveller! He made the trip extra special.
Togo!!!! & both Fathers humor lol. I love the family's love.
Ah, thank you! LOL, the closest thing we have to a dream team :)
Welcome 👍🏻
I enjoy the family travels but having both dads AND Togi?! #epic
Thank you Rae! So nice to have everyone together.
Another great video of a piece of the Maritimes. I love the Cabot Trail ..so beautiful...I especially like the west coast!
For me personally the Cabot Trail was my favorite part of the whole trip.
This is my beautiful island!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️Welcome my friends!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thanks Kendra! We had a fantastic visit :)
Awe the best part was when Sam thanked his Dad. Cute!
Thank you very much!
Currently my favorite vlogger couple, clicked right away after I see the notification. As always awesome video guys. 👌👏 👏
Thank you very much Rhiza! We so appreciate the support :)
Awesome video Sam! The views were spectacular and that dinner looked super yummy. Love the history info. Looking forward to the next video.
Thanks Yoli! We'll try to have PEI out soon.
I absolutely love these amazing looking buildings.
Simple so nice.
Thanks for sharing this great video.
Thank you very much Michael! Cape Breton was one of our favorite destinations of 2019.
Great video. Cape Breton looks amazing. I enjoyd see you and your nice family!!
Thank you Marcela! We just loved CB. Such rugged scenery.
Love the CB series guys!... my home island yay!... Your dad is so much fun to watch on camera. What a chef 👌- Trevor
Thanks Trevor! On a personal level CB was my favorite destination on the trip! So much rugged beauty :)
Maravilloso paisaje, el azul del mar increíble!
Gracias por la colaboración de tu papá muy agradable, tratando de hablar español 👍👏👏
Continuamos con el viaje!
Saludos 🙋🇲🇽
Muchas gracias Betty!
My husband and I are heading to Nova Scotia next week and I am so glad that I found your videos, Audrey & Sam. You are both so natural & lovely...I have enjoyed every moment! I also now know what to pack...and where I want to eat! Your dad’s are a hoot...glad they (and Audrey’s mom) joined you. Safe travels wherever your next journey takes you.
So much fun watching the two of you and that you also travel with your family! So cool you enjoy each others company like that :)
I loved the comments from Audrey's dad!
Thanks Michal! Such a nice opportunity for us to be able to do this together.
Thank you for your detailed itinerary. We're taking your tips and planning our road trip to the maritimes this year.
Just wonderful. Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you very much!
Loved this video. Such a beautiful area of Canada.
Thanks Mom! We loved Cape Breton. Personally, from all of the places we visited on this trip I liked Cape Breton the most.
You are extremely pretty! Thanks for coming to see our island! Your family is so wholesome and beautiful
Thank you so much!! We loved visiting.
I absolutely love you’re channel! In fact I would say you are my favourite channel!
Thank you very much Stuart! We so appreciate the support.
Oh wow absolutely so beautiful.
Thanks for sharing this great video.
Thank you Michael! We have one more to come in this series :)
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos looking forward to seeing it
Great views 💕 Love the way you guys enjoyed 🦋
Thanks Jubin! We had so much fun.
"I'm not afraid of a black bear"....both are adorably funny & smart. 😉
Your dad's are ROCKSTARS...LOL! 📣🐻🦁📷🔥👣
Hehe, I think they both quite enjoy being on camera. 😄
And let's not forget how precious Togo is... Also a hit on this series.. Lots of love to the pup!! 🐾🐶
Thank you for an excellent video. Cape Breton does look amazing and I hope to visit someday.
Thanks Jeff! Hope you can soon!
Loved your PEI video, and your great meals - and how lucky to have Hans as your chef.
Thank you! We certainly were lucky.
I am from Indiana USA. A very good friend of mine that lives in Nova Scotia told me about the Cabot trail and I just want to check it out. I would hope to visit some day and your video was nicely done. ❤🤗
Thank you! That is great to hear. Hope you can visit someday!
Audtrey's dad needs his own UA-cam channel. He's such a natural!! Sam's dad is so adorable!!
Thanks Elisa! Our Dads are the best :)
Daniel should do his own series of videos😊 he's a natural with you guys!
Thank you! We love having him join us.
It's so so beautiful, I wish I were there!
Thanks Jessica! Hope you can visit!
Gorgious scenery and Toji is the star of the show
Beautiful video!
that is so much fun you had there...water and all
Thank you! We sure had fun with Togo being the champion.
cada vez que ustedes aparecen me predispongo a pasear con ustedes gracias , por subir tan maravillosos videos de canada!!! saludos desde la provincia de entre rios !!parana !! argentina!
Muchas gracias Mariaines!
THANK YOU WITH MUCH APPRECIATION.
Thank you! We loved visiting!
What a beautiful place , by the way I like when you are together in your videos :)
Thank you very much!
Awesome vid! Cape Breton rules!!
Thank you very much! We just loved visiting.
Beautiful Video !! Thank you for sharing !!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
You are Welcome
What a amazing nature... Canada is such a beautiful country :)
Thank you very much LeAny! I especially feel that way because I'm often outside of Canada.
@@samuelandaudrey I know, I'm following your travel vlogs, and it's feels good when you're home. :)
Hello and greetings from a Brit in Berlin. I spent over 25 years of my life in Bristol, UK, from where Cabot sailed to the "New Founde Lande" as he called it, in his tiny ship the "Matthew". They built a replica "Matthew" in 1997, and sailed the thing to Canada and back - the crew enjoyed themselves although they said on such a ship it was impossible to keep dry. Also worth noting that Bristol also has a problem with the tidal range, second only to the Bay of Fundy in Canada. And Bristolians will tell you that America isn't named after Amerigo Vespucci, but after Cabot's financial manager, a Welshman named Rhysiart ap Meryck. (!!) Keep up the good work, folks - and Togo is a star!
Thank you very much Keith! Incredible to learn more of the history from you. What a journey it must have been back then. We'd love to visit Bristol someday. Do you get to revisit often from Berlin?
I used to visit a couple of times a year to see friends, but nowadays they come here. Quite honestly, with Brexit looming, I prefer to stay in Germany, and I now have an unlimited residence permit. Next month I have a Citizenship test with a view to obtaining German nationality. Bristol's a great city, all the same - not only the Cabot links, but Isambard Kingdom Brunel's famous steamship the "Great Britain" (launched 1843) is a dry dock where she was originally built - first large passenger ship in the world with a screw propellor rather than paddles and she started life on transatlantic voyages. There are also old buildings associated with R L Stevenson's "Treasure Island" and Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" - the latter based on a true story when Captain Woodes-Rogers sailed from Bristol around the world and found a Scot, Alexander Selkirk, marooned on Juan Fernandez Island. And don't forget Brunel's wonderful Clifton Suspension Bridge........OK, I could go on - I used to be a tourist guide for South-West England, but moved to Berlin in 2007 and worked as a guide here until I retired!
Hey guys, it was really nice meeting you in the Co-Op lol
Totally random, but awesome. Glad to see you introduce Cheticamp to a larger portion of the world.
Thanks Riley! Great to meet you as well. How did the rest of your trip go?
Good Morning, Have a Blessed Weekend, Lots of hugs 🥰🙏🏻😎, u look like ur mom ☺️, it looks beautiful there 👍🏻
Thank you very much Esther! Have a great weekend!
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excellent vid ..beautiful country
Thank you!
Beautiful and romantic!
Thank you very much!
Togo the bear. The fiercest creature in the forest. He will lick your face off. But that is truly beautiful natural scenery.
Hahaha...that is so funny Anne! Beware of those licks. Run as fast as you can!
Hi Samuel and Audrey nice experience
Thank you very much Thomson! We loved visiting Cape Breton.
You must come back to my island. You didn't stay long enough to experience the culture and so much more!
Thanks Cathy! We're actually hoping to come next year if possible. Anything in particular we should do?
Love Daniel’s Argentine accent! 🇦🇷
Thanks Guada!
Welcome. I am a Cape Bretoner... enjoy... great video
Thanks Raylene! That means a lot to us coming from a local. Anywhere you'd suggest we visit next time?
@@samuelandaudrey if you're referring to Cape Breton Island yes. There is Louisbourg ( historical fortress) Baddeck ( creator of phone) , so many waterfalls... With the time you had I think you covered and detailed beautifully our Island... it's a lot of driving...
loved the video! Looking to get to Canada 2022.
That is really exciting to hear John!
Where did you get the Tims? The Tims in Cheticamp was only open for a short time and now closed. Baddeck is my birthplace. I live on the mainland now. You did a marvelous video and I feel I am travelling with you. Thanks a lot.
We grabbed it on our way to Baddeck at a gas station.
Beautiful! I wonder how it is there in the winter time.
Thanks Tatsuya! It must be cold but it would be beautiful when covered in snow.
Seeing your video ,I want to move to Cape Breton .Love your videos Sam and Audrey
I felt the same way Irfan! I could easily live there.
Samuel's father is a beautiful person!
Thank you very much Jose!
Sam says regarding moose 'I've never seen one on foot, I've only seen one from a vehicle before" Yes Sam... the moose are very good drivers.LOL!!!
Hahaha!!!!
And I love Togo!!
Thanks Marcela! Not a road trip without him....lol
Farmer’s use to make my favourite ice cream of all times! Ginger ... Ginger ice cream is the absolute best. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to find it for awhile and it appears they may have discontinued making it ... which would be very sad 😢.
Ah, I wish I could have tried the ginger one!! Wow!
I'm more a wine than a beer person, but CB has two great breweries (you sampled one), and there are a dozen(??) more on the mainland. Not to mention some very good distilleries, on and off CB :-)
That is great to hear! NB has a really good craft beer scene now as well.
@@samuelandaudrey Hmmm...have to visit then :-) Have only driven through a couple times.
@22:38, you're on the end of my street! Beach Crossing Rd. :)
Ah, that is so cool to hear! We just loved our time in Cape Breton.
Hola Audrey, Samuel y mi contemporáneo Daniel, les quiero comentar que junto a mi esposa Marisa, mucho disfrutamos de vuestros videos y solemos tepertirlos
Muchas gracias Joaquin!
We have moose swim across the lake,and we had mother and baby walk across our beach .
Lots of moose here.
Nice video and nice place too, could you please tell me why nobody swims there? How many grades is the water in summer?
Good question! It must be cold water.
My one visit to the Buttereau trail, it seemed we were being tracked by a pack of coyotes or coywolves. Added a bit of adrenaline to the walk :-}
Woah! That is intense. Glad you were safe.
I've enjoyed the video. What a beautiful place, Cap Breton. Hope one day I can visit. Can I ask you what kind of camera you used for recording? Thanks in advance, cheers from Brazil.
I've just seen it: lol - GH5 and G7X, great cams!
Thank you! Hope you can visit soon. We also now have a G9 which is a bit cheaper than a GH5 but has nearly the same features.
Thanks for taking time to respond and for the hint on the new camera G9. Yeah, I do hope to go soon. Keep up with the excellent job! Cheers!
Need Korean food 24/7. That ice cream looks good.
We've been making kimchi fried rice at home to get our fix :)
Did you guys skip the Skyline trail? That is amont the best trails that gives you an incredible view. Try it out next time. Si no la hicieron y regresan no se van arrepentir.
Saludos desde Montreal.
Ahh, we had to skip it because it's the only trail that doesn't allow dogs.
How many hours did it take to drive the whole Cabot Trail, with your stops/hikes?
It took us the better part of a day and we also returned to do more a second day. If you have 2 days that would be ideal.
Roughly 3 hours
Hoping to do this drive in a couple of months (First week of October) - I've read a number of comments about the lack of washroom facilities on the cabot trail - how was your experience - were there many in HIghland Provincial Park?? The rest of the trail - thanks - really enjoy your Vlogs - take care.....
We had no trouble finding washrooms along the Cabot Trail - there was always a gas station or coffee shop along the way, plus also public washrooms once we entered the national park. You can pick up a map at the visitor centre once you enter the park and that'll show you which trails have bathroom facilities.
WOW - thanks for taking the time to reply to my question - really appreciated.....my wife feels a lot better now with that info - If you are ever coming down to the Niagara Falls area - please let us know - we're about 1 mile from the "Falls" and Marineland - would love to show you around a bit and treat you to a supper - take care - safe travels......P.S. - we love your dog.....
Where did you stay in Cape Breton. Which place and how many days need in that place
One fantastic place to stay are the cabins at Hector’s Point in Iona.
What month is best to visit Nova Scotia?
I'd recommend in late summer or fall. If you don't mind cooler weather the autumn colors are gorgeous around mid-October.
Yeah, this is too good to watch, but what happened to your Indian episodes Sam? :-)
Thanks Dhanu! They'll still be coming out :)
Hiking driving ya know being hot 🔥
My island is paradise.....welcome
Thanks Nancy! It sure is! We loved it there.
👏👏👏👏👏😊
Thank you very much!
Seriously, you didn’t get to the fort at Louisbourg?
Not on this visit. This trip was more about driving the Cabot Trail and the Fortress of Louisbourg is quiiiite the detour. 😉
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos my girl friend and i biked around the island and was very impressed with the construction of the fort. Mind you this was in 1975 so God knows what it is like today. Thanks for replying. :)
Ba-DECK
great video but that isn't one of the biggest lakes in Canada lol
Thank you! Had to look it up: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_lakes_of_Canada#Canada's_largest_lakes
It is 47th. Not near the top but considering how many lakes are in Canada still quite substantial.
My friend wants to know if the father of the guy is available.
He's still happily married. Thanks for asking though.
Which one is more beautiful NB or NS?
On a personal level (sam speaking) I loved CB the most on this entire road trip. Others liked NB and PEI also was a favorite which is coming out next.
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CB?!
Did you mean by CB BC ( British Columbia or QC (Quebec)?
Mubarak Beri CB refers to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Actually Antonio Meucci invented the telephone
Thanks for letting us know.
Is your money see through
Hahaha..it is Laura!
Hi guys ,my neme ia Itamar de Borba ,and im from Brazil ,and i lovy You vídeos with You family ,and thanks a lot because um learn and improve my english every time i whach You vídeo ,because You guys espeack slowly i van andestand You até All ,i fealt You dad have spanich acent ,i speak spanich alco ,mi and mi waife are planung to Go to PEi , my waife planig to bem a carehood ,i
We planing to Go next Summer ,sono as covid os over ,mi my waife and mi small Pug dog
That is cool to hear Itamar! PEI is beautiful.
I never been to canada before i live in the Untied states
Cool to hear Florania! Thinking of visiting soon? Where are you favorite places to visit in the US?
@@samuelandaudrey where i Iive in the us i vist san francisco and Los Ángeles and seattle,Washington
Ah, all great cities on the west coast! You were so close to Canada when you visited Seattle.
I’m from Cape Breton
So cool to hear Paul! Where in CB? Anywhere we missed on this trip?
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos did you guys go to any First Nation communities?
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos also be careful in the highlands people hurt there and we wear Orange so they don’t shoot us
good video but the food it's not italian food ...i came from Rome and the spaghetti like you called it,it's different we usually eat here ciao ciao
Way better than new brunswick in cape breton
;)
Oh boy, hikers who some how believe that their dog does not to be leashed when hiking on public trails.
In the north everything is stale.
vayan a la isla Oak
Gracias por el consejo.
bueno, es una sugerencia, ya que están en Canadá, yo estoy en México y me gustaría visitar tal lugar
Soy buscador de tesoros,,,
La isla del tesoro,,,
4.5y here...yet to see a moose... :-(
Could you see the head bobbing a bit later on in the video?
@@samuelandaudrey Yup...guess I need to get out more.
25 here... yet to see one
It's actually pronounced Baa- deck
Thanks for letting us know! Our bad.
Errata Corrige : *Antonio Meucci* invented the telephone in the 1871. Not Bell.
Thanks for the correction.
So obseded by the moose !! wtf
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bad ic haha
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