CAPE BRETON ISLAND, CANADA Cabot Trail

COMPLETED in the 1930s, this scenic highway in the east of Canada forms a loop of the northern tip of Cape Breton Island. It hugs the craggy coastline along the western and eastern sections, whilst also passing through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the Margaree River Valley and along Bras d’Or Lake.

There’s a choice of ways to explore the area: Try a coastal kayak, a whale watching expedition, or a potter around the fishing villages visiting craft studios.