The Cabot Trail is famed for spectacular views of mountains, ocean and forest. Then there are its hidden treasures, its sandy beaches and peaceful woodland trails, the habitat of wild birds and animals, as well as many species of wildflowers and trees.

This book offers the visitor a guide to the Cabot Trail itself, and to many of the other fine attractions of Cape Breton Island. More than a hundred images by photographer Keith Vaughan capture the area at its best. Author Susan Biagi shares her knowledge of Cape Breton's heritage and culture, with information and suggestions about the best attractions to visit.

Whether it's whale watching, birding, hiking, swimming, golfing or simply sightseeing you enjoy, this book will help visitors make the most of their tour of the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton Island. It also makes a wonderful souvenir of one of Canada's most beautiful and unforgettable areas.

KEITH VAUGHAN is an award-winning photographer who combines his passion for photography with a career as a chemistry professor at St. Mary's University, Halifax.

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SUSAN YOUNG de BIAGI is a native Cape Bretoner and a historian by training. She specializes in the history and culture of Cape Breaton Island. She is the author of
Louisbourg: A Living History Colourguide and Touring the Cabot Trail.

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