Cathy’s Trans Canada Trail: Road Less Travelled Leads to Trail Joy and More in Cape Breton

This four-part series follows travel writer and Trail adventurer Cathy Donaldson as she explores different sections of the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.  

Part one: the kick-off. 

Sometimes the best adventures happen when you choose a different path. On a trip last summer to her hometown of Sydney, N.S., on Cape Breton Island, Cathy took the scenic route — trading highways for the stunning trails of Cape Breton Island’s western shore. 

Her journey led her along the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, where she discovered breathtaking landscapes, rich history and a lot of friendly faces.

Join her as she explores the Ceilidh Trail.  

Explore part one of Cathy’s full Cape Breton Island adventure by scrolling through below, or click here to view the StoryMap!

Check back February 20 to follow Cathy’s adventures along the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail from Troy to Judique!  

Cathy Donaldson is a travel writer and photographer based in Moncton, New Brunswick.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathy.k.donaldson

Instagram: @cathykdonaldson

LinkedIn: @cathydonaldson

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