Cape Breton & Cabot Trail Tour ~ October 9 - 12, 2026 (4 Days)
CANADA DAY TRAVEL SALE UNTIL JULY 3RD
Recently named the "Number 1 Island in the Americas" by Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards year after year, Cape Breton is an absolutely breathtaking corner of Canada and offers one of the most beautiful drives anywhere in the world!
Enjoy comfortable accommodations at the Keltic Lodge in Ingonish and at the Inverary Resort in Baddeck. Our tour also includes buffet breakfast each morning and 3 delicious group dinners (Welcome Dinner & Farewell Dinner include wine or beer) and Local Musical entertainment! Tour highlights include admission to the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, Fortress of Louisbourg, and a tour of the world-famous Cabot Trail. (You will also enjoy a lunch stop while traveling around the Cabot Trail). Call 1 (888) 636-8080 if you are dreaming of a relaxed Autumn getaway to wonderful Cape Breton Island.
**Non-refundable. Updated Deposit Policy:Your initial deposit may be transferred to another Collins Tours departure within the same calendar year, provided the request is made within 60 days of booking and before final payment. Deposits cannot be transferred once the final payment date has passed or for bookings made after the final payment deadline. A new reservation must be made, and a new deposit paid for the new tour for the same traveler. *60-Day Exchangeable deposit not valid on River Cruises or Oceania Cruises*
Please note that deposit transfers are a one-time courtesy. Once your deposit has been transferred to a new tour, the exchangeable deposit benefit no longer applies to that new booking.
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Quad Occupancy (Per Person): Regular Price: $1,450 per person On Sale: $1,300 per person Savings: $175 per person
Triple Occupancy (Per Person): Regular Price: $1,575 per person On Sale: $1,400 per person Savings: $175 per person
Double Occupancy (Per Person): Regular Price: $1,675 per person On Sale: $1,550 per person Savings: $125 per person
Single Occupancy: Regular Price: $2,175 On Sale: $1,975 Savings: $250
All HST Included In Pricing
Deposit: Regular Price: $400 per person
On Sale Deposit: $275 per person
Final Balance Due: August 6, 2026
3 Nights of Accommodations, Including:
2-night stay in Baddeck, NS/ 3-star Inverary Resort
1-night stay in Ingonish, NS/ 4-star Keltic Lodge
7 Meals:
3 breakfasts
1 Lunch
3 Dinners (Includes 2 Premium Group Dinners with glass of Wine or Beer)
-Premium Motorcoach Transportation with Pick Up & Return Locations throughout the Maritimes
Collins Tours Bonus Inclusions:
-Admission to a musical performance - a production in conjunction with the famous Celtic Colours Festival
-Admission to the Alexander Graham Bell Museum
-Guided tour and admission to the Fortress of Louisburg
-Local Musical Entertainment for one evening
-Luggage Handling at Hotels (1 Bag per Person)
-Services of an Experienced Tour Director
NEW BRUNSWICK GUESTS: NOVA SCOTIA GUESTS
• Fredericton Lincoln Irving Big Stop – 6:40am • Halifax. Sobeys Lacewood Drive – 9:45am
• Saint John, Rte 1 Irving Big Stop – 8:00am • Hampton Inn, Dartmouth Crossing – 10:15am
• Moncton – McDonald’s Magnetic Hill – 9:15am • Truro Hampton Inn & Suites – 11:15am
• Aulac Irving Big Stop – 11:05am (20-minute rest • Truro Heights Irving Big Stop – 11:30am-
stop to meet PEI passenger shuttle) 12:30pm 1 hour lunch (meet Main coach)
PEI GUESTS
• Royalty Crossing, near Superstore Entrance – 9:10am
• Ceretti’s Borden Carleton – 10:00am (shuttle to Aulac to meet Main Coach)
• Meet your tour manager or driver at your **designated meeting point
• We will have a one-hour Brunch stop along our route today (your expense).
• Enjoy the scenic drive to Baddeck as we arrive at our hotel this
afternoon and our home for the next two nights, The Inverary Resort.
Upon arrival, relax as your tour manager handles group check in,
distributes room keys and has your baggage delivered to your rooms (1
bag per person–fee included). Our signature group check in service is
included during all hotel stays of your tour.
• This evening we will gather in the hotel’s dining room for a welcome
group dinner. Time to get to know each other a little better and
celebrate the start of our Cape Breton experience (meal with glass of
wine or beer included).
Tentative Tour Itinerary – Cape Breton & Cabot Trail. Oct 9-12, 2026
• Following dinner enjoy local Musical Entertainment at the Narrows in the Main Lodge or enjoy the evening at your
leisure and your expense.
Location: Fortress of Louisbourg - Baddeck (B, Group D)
before we set out to visit to the Fortress of Louisburg!
Today is a step back in time and to see the history
and landscape of unique fortification used by the
French. You will experience a guided tour of the
grounds and barracks while having some free time
on your own.
• Following our visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg, we
make a stop for lunch for 1 hour (on own).
• Following lunch we will visit the Alexander Graham
Bell Museum (Entrance Included). Take some time
this morning to explore the three main halls,
featuring artifacts and exhibits from Dr. Bell’s work with the deaf, replicas of the airplane and hydrofoil watercraft
he helped develop, as well as family photographs and a detailed timeline of Bell’s life, from his birth in Scotland
to his arrival in Baddeck in 1885.
• We will return to our accommodations in Baddeck later this afternoon where you can enjoy time on your own at
this beautiful resort, perhaps a swim in the indoor pool or walk around the grounds.
• This evening, join your tour manager and fellow group travellers as we gather for another group dinner.
• Following dinner enjoy more local Musical Entertainment at the Narrows in the Main Lodge or enjoy the evening
at your leisure and your expense.
Location: Cabot Trail – Keltic Lodge, Ingonish, NS (B, L,
• Enjoy a delightful hot breakfast this morning before
our departure for the day.
• Next, get set for the thrilling drive and magical
experience of the Cabot Trail! Our journey begins
traveling through Margaree Forks to the western
coast and then traveling along the northern coast.
Keep an eye out for moose, eagles, whales, and
more! This is also the best region to see fall colours
(weather permitting.)
• Heading north along the Cabot Trail, we cross the
southwest branch of Margaree River and continue
alongside the main river system up to Belle Cote - a
small, picturesque fishing village at the mouth of the
Margaree, where it flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Belle Cote marks the traditional boundary on the western
side of Cape Breton, dividing the Scottish settlements to the south from the Acadian villages in the north.
• A one-hour lunch today will be in the Cheticamp area (meal included).
• Following lunch, we cross into Cape Breton Highlands National Park, known for its spectacular highlands and
ocean scenery. This rugged western coastline is dotted with popular tourist towns, such as Pleasant Bay (the
halfway point of the trail), and numerous scenic overlooks, including Mackenzie Mountain, with its spectacular
view of Fishing Cove, the site of an early Scottish settler’s fishing village .
• After passing more scenic overlooks, quaint coves, and beautiful beaches we make our way to the beautifully
designed Keltic Lodge with breathtaking views of the Highlands in all directions.
• We will arrive and check-in to the beautiful nostalgic Keltic Lodge located in Ingonish, NS, this afternoon. Relax
while your tour manager checks the group in, distributes room keys once again and has your luggage sent to your
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Tentative Tour Itinerary – Cape Breton & Cabot Trail. Oct 9-12, 2026
room.
• Tonight, enjoy your Farewell group dinner with a complimentary glass of wine or beer (Included).
• Following dinner, the remainder of the evening is at your leisure and expense.
• Multiple rest stops have been scheduled along the way and a 1-hour lunch stop (your expense) for your comfort.
• Time to bid farewell to the people and places of Cape Breton Island.
APPROXIMATE RETURN TIMES:
New Brunswick Travelers: Nova Scotia Travelers:
• Aulac NB – 3:25pm • Truro Heights Big Stop – 1:20pm-2:20pm (1 Hour Lunch Stop)
• Moncton, McDonalds Magnetic Hill – 4:00pm • Truro Hampton Inn – 2:30pm
• Saint John, Rte 1 Irving Big Stop – 5:30pm • Hampton Inn, Dartmouth Crossing – 3:25pm
• Lincoln Irving Big Stop – 6:40pm
• Halifax. Sobeys Lacewood Drive – 3:55pm
Prince Edward Island Travelers:
• Ceretti’s Borden Carleton – 4:30pm
• Royalty Crossing, near Superstore Entrance – 5:30pm
Tour Details
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Expert Guides
- 24/7 Support