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Before you go
Your trip to Baddeck.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Baddeck – Nova Scotia Destination Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail (Canada): Baddeck; Chéticamp; Ingonish about 345 km from Halifax
How to get there
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J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport (YQY) Sydney · 80 km
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Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) Enfield · 320 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 105), about 80 km from Sydney airport and about 4 hours by car from Halifax.
How many days
One day for the village, the Alexander Graham Bell site and the lake; another day for the Fortress of Louisbourg.
When to go
From June to early October, with boats on the lake and museums open. In October there are concerts from the Celtic Colours festival in the region.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for getting there, for the Cabot Trail and for Louisbourg. The village itself can be explored on foot.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Baddeck
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Morning
Alexander Graham Bell
Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and see, from the terrace, the Beinn Bhreagh peninsula across the bay.
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Afternoon
Village and lake
Walk along Baddeck’s main street and the wharf and take a boat trip on Bras d'Or Lake if departures are available.
2 days in Baddeck
Day 1
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All day
Baddeck and the lake
Combine the Alexander Graham Bell site in the morning with the village and Bras d'Or Lake in the afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
Fortress of Louisbourg
Drive to the Fortress of Louisbourg, about 1.5 hours away, and spend the day in the reconstructed French town.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Baddeck?
Visit the Alexander Graham Bell historic site, take a boat on Bras d'Or Lake and start or finish the Cabot Trail.
What is Bras d'Or Lake?
A large saltwater lake in the center of Cape Breton, connected to the Atlantic, recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve.
How far is Baddeck from the Fortress of Louisbourg?
About a 1.5-hour drive, passing through Sydney.
Is Baddeck a good base for the Cabot Trail?
Yes. The road begins and ends in the village, which has more accommodation and services than the other stops.