We are traveling to Nova Scotia via cat ferry from Portland on July 11th. We plan on spending a couple of nights/days in Halifax. We are then planning to spend a few nights in the Baddeck/Sydney area. From there going to Wolfville and then back to Yarmouth by July 18th to catch the late ferry back to Portland. Is this a doable trip and how many nights in Sydney and Baddeck should we spend? We can't wait to go to Nova Scotia.

leshinm,

What you suggest is doable. If you would tell me what you want to see/do while in caope breton, I would recommend the best way to accomplish it.

Cheers

july 11 & 12 - nights in halifax
day of the 13, drive to baddeck via pictou area
nights of the 13, 14 & 15 in baddeck exploring cape breton
day of the 16th go see fortress louisbourg (some people say you need all day - i say 3-4 hours).
night of the 16th - as far as you want to drive
night of the 17th in wolfville

In Cape Breton, we would like to do the Cabot Trail. Also, would like to go to Louisburg. My husband likes to do photography, so scenery is important. We like short hikes also. We want to see the Bell museum and the miners' museum if possible. This will definitely not be our last trip to Nova Scotia but we do want to get a taste of the area. Any suggestions would be great.

Any suggestions on where to stay in Baddeck. We tried the Worn Doorstep and they cannot accomodate us.