Cabot Trail Road Renovations - Western Section

The Cabot Trail Road Renovations – Western Section project aims to enhance the safety, climate resilience, and long-term viability of the Cabot Trail Road within Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The planned rehabilitation work will address deferred maintenance and implement strategic upgrades to ensure the corridor continues to serve visitors, residents, and operational needs effectively. The project includes road resurfacing, replacing drainage infrastructure, relocating power poles, and widening sections of the paved highway to meet current standards, along with other improvements that strengthen the overall condition and reliability of the asset. Together, these efforts will increase resilience to climate-related impacts and improve safety for all users traveling within the park.

Latest update

January 4 2026 – Parks Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada have issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Contacts

Cape Breton Highlands National Park
7495 Main Street
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia B1C 1H6
Telephone: 902-224-2306
Fax: 902-285-2866
Email: cbinfo@pc.gc.ca


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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Cape Breton Highlands National Park (Nova Scotia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Highways and Roads

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-11-27

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90034

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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