We’ve decided to settle the argument of which way to travel along the Cabot Trail. Six Instagrammers have been tasked with providing their opinions. Hear which way they think is best, weigh in on the options, and decide for yourself. 

#TeamClockwise – Chuck Wrathall

“I’m an earlier riser for a few reasons, beating the heat while hiking, less or zero people on the trails, and best yet, I always enjoy a good sunrise over a mountain view. Starting on the west side of the Cabot Trail, most hikes have an east view and make for a spectacular spot to see the sunrise over the highlands. I also love the feeling of driving north from Cheticamp, just before and as you enter the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, it feels like a scene out of Jurassic Parks where rolling mountains and the ocean just surround you.” – Chuck Wrathall

#TeamClockwise – Ashley MacDonald

“Going around the Cabot Trail, either way is spectacular, but here are some of my favourite things about going around clockwise. Kicking things off in Margaree with a paddleboarding adventure down the Margaree River and glamping at Live Life In Tents is a great way to spend the first day. The view of Pleasant Bay with the ocean and mountains when driving down MacKenzie Mountain is amazing! Being in Ingonish and able to grab some sandwiches (that were so good!) from the Periwinkle Cafe and then taking them along for a mid-hike lunch to North River Falls (which is huge!) was perfect!” – Ashley MacDonald

#TeamCounterClockwise – David Anderson and Skylar MacDonald

Clockwise vs. Counterclockwise

There’s only one way to choose a side, and that’s to drive it both ways! When it comes down to it, either way, you decide to tour the Cabot Trail is going to leave you breathless.