Road signs for Cabot and Ceilidh Trails are posted along main highways of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Road signs for Cabot and Ceilidh Trails are posted along main highways of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Road signs for Cabot and Ceilidh Trails are posted along main highways of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Main road of Cabot Trail clings to steep mountain slopes along northern coast of Cape Breton; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Main road of Cabot Trail clings to steep mountain slopes along northern coast of Cape Breton; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Main road of Cabot Trail cuts through steep mountain valley along northern coast of Cape Breton; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Main road of Cabot Trail cuts through highland interior's steep mountain terrain at eastern end of Cape Breton; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Main road of Cabot Trail cuts through highland interior's steep mountain terrain at eastern end of Cape Breton; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Main road of Cabot Trail cuts through highland interior's steep mountain terrain at eastern end of Cape Breton; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Views from Skyline Trail of ocean and Cabot Trail highway in Cape Breton National Park; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Views from Skyline Trail of ocean and Cabot Trail highway in Cape Breton National Park; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Views from Skyline Trail of ocean and Cabot Trail highway in Cape Breton National Park; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Hikers enjoy the vistas and nature of Skyline Trail's boardwalk and pathways; Cape Breton National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Hikers enjoy the vistas and nature of Skyline Trail's boardwalk and pathways; Cape Breton National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Hikers enjoy the vistas and nature of Skyline Trail's boardwalk and pathways; Cape Breton National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Hikers enjoy the vistas and nature of Skyline Trail's boardwalk and pathways; Cape Breton National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Hikers enjoy the vistas and nature of Skyline Trail's boardwalk and pathways; Cape Breton National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Hikers enjoy the vistas and nature of Skyline Trail's boardwalk and pathways; Cape Breton National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Hikers enjoy the vistas and nature of Skyline Trail's boardwalk and pathways; Cape Breton National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Hikers enjoy the vistas and nature of Skyline Trail's boardwalk and pathways; Cape Breton National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Hikers enjoy the vistas and nature of Skyline Trail's boardwalk and pathways; Cape Breton National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Bald eagle, great blue heron, mink, cedar waxwings and rabbit are among the diverse wildlife of Cape Breton; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Bald eagle, great blue heron, mink, cedar waxwings and rabbit are among the diverse wildlife of Cape Breton; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Bald eagle, great blue heron, mink, cedar waxwings and rabbit are among the diverse wildlife of Cape Breton; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Bald eagle, great blue heron, mink, cedar waxwings and rabbit are among the diverse wildlife of Cape Breton; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Bald eagle, great blue heron, mink, cedar waxwings and rabbit are among the diverse wildlife of Cape Breton; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Bald eagle, great blue heron, mink, cedar waxwings and rabbit are among the diverse wildlife of Cape Breton; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Bald eagle, great blue heron, mink, cedar waxwings and rabbit are among the diverse wildlife of Cape Breton; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Townscape, harbor, lighthouse and boats on north coast of Cape Breton at fishing village of Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Townscape, harbor, lighthouse and boats on north coast of Cape Breton at fishing village of Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Townscape, harbor, lighthouse and boats on north coast of Cape Breton at fishing village of Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Townscape, harbor, lighthouse and boats on north coast of Cape Breton at fishing village of Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Crab fishermen unload their bounty from their boat in the harbor at Cheticamp, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Crab fishermen unload their bounty from their boat in the harbor at Cheticamp, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Crab fishermen unload their bounty from their boat in the harbor at Cheticamp, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Crab fishermen unload their bounty from their boat in the harbor at Cheticamp, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Local women demonstrate rughooking at museum and cafe gift shop in Cheticamp on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Local women demonstrate rughooking at museum and cafe gift shop in Cheticamp on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Local women demonstrate rughooking at museum and cafe gift shop in Cheticamp on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Local women demonstrate rughooking at museum and cafe gift shop in Cheticamp on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fin and humpback whales rest on ocean surface between feedings off coast of Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fin and humpback whales rest on ocean surface between feedings off coast of Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fin and humpback whales rest on ocean surface between feedings off coast of Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fin and humpback whales rest on ocean surface between feedings off coast of Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fin and humpback whales rest on ocean surface between feedings off coast of Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fin and humpback whales rest on ocean surface between feedings off coast of Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

North Cape region is popular for hiking at White Point, scenic drives along Aspy Bay and camping at Meat Cove; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

North Cape region is popular for hiking at White Point, scenic drives along Aspy Bay and camping at Meat Cove; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

North Cape region is popular for hiking at White Point, scenic drives along Aspy Bay and camping at Meat Cove; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

North Cape region is popular for hiking at White Point, scenic drives along Aspy Bay and camping at Meat Cove; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

North Cape region is popular for hiking at White Point, scenic drives along Aspy Bay and camping at Meat Cove; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

North Cape region is popular for hiking at White Point, scenic drives along Aspy Bay and camping at Meat Cove; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

North Cape region is popular for hiking at White Point, scenic drives along Aspy Bay and camping at Meat Cove; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Cabot's Landing Historic Site and Provincial Park, where Venetian John Cabot landed in 1497, features a long sandy beach and gentle surf; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Cabot's Landing Historic Site and Provincial Park, where Venetian John Cabot landed in 1497, features a long sandy beach and gentle surf; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Cabot's Landing Historic Site and Provincial Park, where Venetian John Cabot landed in 1497, features a long sandy beach and gentle surf; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Cabot's Landing Historic Site and Provincial Park, where Venetian John Cabot landed in 1497, features a long sandy beach and gentle surf; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Cabot's Landing Historic Site and Provincial Park, where Venetian John Cabot landed in 1497, features a long sandy beach and gentle surf; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Cabot's Landing Historic Site and Provincial Park, where Venetian John Cabot landed in 1497, features a long sandy beach and gentle surf; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sea kayaking in Aspy and St. Ann's Bay, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sea kayaking in Aspy and St. Ann's Bay, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sea kayaking in Aspy and St. Ann's Bay, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sea kayaking in Aspy and St. Ann's Bay, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sea kayaking in Aspy and St. Ann's Bay, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Lighthouse, clam chowder picnics and church at Neils Harbour; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Lighthouse, clam chowder picnics and church at Neils Harbour; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Lighthouse, clam chowder picnics and church at Neils Harbour; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Pink granite bedrock striped with igneous intrusions abuts calm sea on a summer evening at Green Cove in Cape Breton National Park; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Pink granite bedrock striped with igneous intrusions abuts calm sea on a summer evening at Green Cove in Cape Breton National Park; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Ocean views and luxury accommodations are standard fare at Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa in heart at Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Ocean views and luxury accommodations are standard fare at Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa in heart at Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highlands Links Golf Course features rugged terrain melded with natural environment near Keltic Lodge at Ingonish Beach; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highlands Links Golf Course features rugged terrain melded with natural environment near Keltic Lodge at Ingonish Beach; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highlands Links Golf Course features rugged terrain melded with natural environment near Keltic Lodge at Ingonish Beach; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highlands Links Golf Course features rugged terrain melded with natural environment near Keltic Lodge at Ingonish Beach; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highlands Links Golf Course features rugged terrain melded with natural environment near Keltic Lodge at Ingonish Beach; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highlands Links Golf Course features rugged terrain melded with natural environment near Keltic Lodge at Ingonish Beach; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highlands Links Golf Course features rugged terrain melded with natural environment near Keltic Lodge at Ingonish Beach; Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Nature and luxury blend at Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa in Cape Breton Highlands National Park at Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Nature and luxury blend at Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa in Cape Breton Highlands National Park at Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Nature and luxury blend at Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa in Cape Breton Highlands National Park at Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Nature and luxury blend at Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa in Cape Breton Highlands National Park at Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Englishtown ferry on St. Ann's Bay, Galeic College and Alexander Graham Bell museum in the Baddeck area of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Englishtown ferry on St. Ann's Bay, Galeic College and Alexander Graham Bell museum in the Baddeck area of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Englishtown ferry on St. Ann's Bay, Galeic College and Alexander Graham Bell museum in the Baddeck area of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sailboat regatta skims across windy Bras D'Or Lakes at Baddeck, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sailboat regatta skims across windy Bras D'Or Lakes at Baddeck, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highland Village Museum features reconstructions of 17th, 18th and 19th-century Scottish buildings at Iona, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highland Village Museum features reconstructions of 17th, 18th and 19th-century Scottish buildings at Iona, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highland Village Museum features reconstructions of 17th, 18th and 19th-century Scottish buildings at Iona, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highland Village Museum features reconstructions of 17th, 18th and 19th-century Scottish buildings at Iona, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highland Village Museum features reconstructions of 17th, 18th and 19th-century Scottish buildings at Iona, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Highland Village Museum features reconstructions of 17th, 18th and 19th-century Scottish buildings at Iona, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Farm animals and costumed historic Scottish reenactors add life to the Highland Village Museum at Iona, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Farm animals and costumed historic Scottish reenactors add life to the Highland Village Museum at Iona, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Farm animals and costumed historic Scottish reenactors add life to the Highland Village Museum at Iona, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Farm animals and costumed historic Scottish reenactors add life to the Highland Village Museum at Iona, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Farm animals and costumed historic Scottish reenactors add life to the Highland Village Museum at Iona, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Farm animals and costumed historic Scottish reenactors add life to the Highland Village Museum at Iona, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Farm animals and costumed historic Scottish reenactors add life to the Highland Village Museum at Iona, Cape Breton Island; Nova Scotia, Canada.

Broad vistas of Cape Breton Island and the sea fill the horizon at Margaree Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fiddle music at the Red Shoe Pub and whiskey at Glenora Distillery are big attractions on the Ceilidh Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fiddle music at the Red Shoe Pub and whiskey at Glenora Distillery are big attractions on the Ceilidh Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fiddle music at the Red Shoe Pub and whiskey at Glenora Distillery are big attractions on the Ceilidh Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fiddle music at the Red Shoe Pub and whiskey at Glenora Distillery are big attractions on the Ceilidh Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fiddle music at the Red Shoe Pub and whiskey at Glenora Distillery are big attractions on the Ceilidh Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fiddle music at the Red Shoe Pub and whiskey at Glenora Distillery are big attractions on the Ceilidh Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fiddle music at the Red Shoe Pub and whiskey at Glenora Distillery are big attractions on the Ceilidh Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fiddle music at the Red Shoe Pub and whiskey at Glenora Distillery are big attractions on the Ceilidh Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fiddle music at the Red Shoe Pub and whiskey at Glenora Distillery are big attractions on the Ceilidh Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.