This is a truly remarkable route. Surrounded by water, in the heart of Cape Breton, it is a wonder how an area this attractive has remained so unspoiled. Iona, with only a couple of hundred people is the largest place along the entire route. An area of original Scottish settlement, along the roads, many old homesteads stand abandoned, instilling a melancholy, introspective mood
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This tour of the Nova Scotia Bicycle Book follows what many consider to be probably the cleanest inland sea on earth. Nova Scotia's magnificent Bald Eagles claim this as their major nesting area. Thriving on the highland ridges, this is considered perhaps the most healthy population in the world. Rainbow Trout and other of their favourite fish still populate the clear waters. The huge birds can often be seen overhead, scanning the waters, their wings spreading as much as 1.8 m (6 ft.) wide.

The book suggests a starting point near Whycocomagh.

Nova Scotia Bicycle Book
Gary Conrod
308 pages, 5 1/2 x 8, paper
ISBN 0-920890-80-8

 

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