Cabot Trail: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour
4.5
Cabot Trail: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour
By Tripvia Tours
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Hook your smartphone up to your vehicle's stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive!
Follow the famous Cabot Trail, one of the most scenic roadways in the world! It’s actually a big loop. We’ll be traveling counter-clockwise around it in order to get the best views.
The Cabot Trail runs 298 kms, or 185 miles, long but there are plenty of stops along the way. You can take in the view, shop for one-of-a-kind crafts, hike, golf on some of Canada’s best courses, go on a whale watching adventure or simply indulge your taste for freshly caught lobster.
With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and explore. Tour guide commentary plays automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate live GPS map. No data is used during the tour.
This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights.
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Duration: 4–5 hours
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Audio guide: English
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Written guide: English
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- Good mobile or WiFi connection needed for the initial download
- No signal required or data used during tour
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle
- Email confirmation with getting started instructions
What's not included- Smartphone or tablet
- Transportation (use your own vehicle)
- **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
- Start:
- Buckwheat Corner, NS B0E 3N0, CanadaThe tour starts and ends at Buckwheat Corner at the intersection of Cabot Trail Road and the Trans Canada Highway.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Pushchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 214606P57- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 214606P57
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- Buckwheat Corner, NS B0E 3N0, CanadaThe tour starts and ends at Buckwheat Corner at the intersection of Cabot Trail Road and the Trans Canada Highway.
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Heather A
British Columbia, Canada293 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
I would rate the info in this tour a 4, but the technology a 2 or 3. We aren't sure if it was the app, our equipment (3rd generation iPhone 5), or operator error, but we had several problems with it.
The pros:
- inexpensive.
- gives info and stories about the route and items along the route.
- when it works, it is great!
- we learned about the Acadians along the west coast, what brackish water is, about gypsum mines, the Gaelic College, the forests, a few of the communities, a bit about the geology, the Veteran's Memorial, and that Beulach Ban Falls is close enough to the second parking area that my husband (who uses a walker) could get to it!
- once we left the app alone (and weren't anxious that a recording wasn't starting when it was supposed to), about half of the recordings started when and where they were supposed to.
- the text of the audio message is given so you can read it yourself if the audio doesn't play.
- a photo is shown so you know when you are in the right place for the recording you are hearing (or reading).
The cons:
- frustrating at first because the recordings didn't seem to play when we thought they should. We weren't able to start them manually either. We noticed that this happened most often in locations where there was no cell service. As mentioned above, when we left it alone and were less anxious about it, some of them did play on their own.
- about half of the recordings either didn't play or played after we had passed the point of interest.
- too much emphasis on hikes for us. We aren't able to hike any more, so were frustrated that we were missing all the good experiences & views that were described! Most of the info in the centre portion of the tour was about hikes.
It wasn't a large investment, so we were willing to take a chance on it. We felt we got our money's worth (how else can you take a tour guide along for $10?), but if it had cost much more, we would have been disappointed.
The pros:
- inexpensive.
- gives info and stories about the route and items along the route.
- when it works, it is great!
- we learned about the Acadians along the west coast, what brackish water is, about gypsum mines, the Gaelic College, the forests, a few of the communities, a bit about the geology, the Veteran's Memorial, and that Beulach Ban Falls is close enough to the second parking area that my husband (who uses a walker) could get to it!
- once we left the app alone (and weren't anxious that a recording wasn't starting when it was supposed to), about half of the recordings started when and where they were supposed to.
- the text of the audio message is given so you can read it yourself if the audio doesn't play.
- a photo is shown so you know when you are in the right place for the recording you are hearing (or reading).
The cons:
- frustrating at first because the recordings didn't seem to play when we thought they should. We weren't able to start them manually either. We noticed that this happened most often in locations where there was no cell service. As mentioned above, when we left it alone and were less anxious about it, some of them did play on their own.
- about half of the recordings either didn't play or played after we had passed the point of interest.
- too much emphasis on hikes for us. We aren't able to hike any more, so were frustrated that we were missing all the good experiences & views that were described! Most of the info in the centre portion of the tour was about hikes.
It wasn't a large investment, so we were willing to take a chance on it. We felt we got our money's worth (how else can you take a tour guide along for $10?), but if it had cost much more, we would have been disappointed.
Written July 30, 2024
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Hi, thanks for taking the time to leave this review. It's unfortunate that you weren't able to experience it in all of its glory. The tours don't always work 100% with older model phones and with spotty cell-phone service on the Cabot Trail, it is important to make sure and download the tour before starting, which makes sure all of the map data and audio is pre-loaded are ready when the GPS location for each point of interest is reached. That said, could have been a glitch in the Matrix? Again, thank-you for taking the time to bring up all of the positive things you enjoyed about doing our tour...much appreciated!
Written August 1, 2024
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Sandra B
Dartmouth, Canada1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Friends
We have travelled the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton many times and have general information on where to stop for outstanding vistas. With this Audio Driving Tour it was like we were seeing it for the first time. The information was excellent and even though we stopped along the way, it stayed right with us. We also enjoyed the little trivia questions that helped us learn more about that area. Our guests from Florida commented on the wonderful "tool" to guide us for the day. We highly recommend this and well done to the inventors!!! It was easy to download and was very reasonable cost-wise.
Written September 17, 2024
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That's fantastic Sandra! I love that our tour put a fresh perspective on a route that you were quite familiar with...and that your guests found it to be a wonderful "tool" as well! Thank-you for taking time to share a bit about your Tripvia Cabot Trail experience in leaving this lovely review!
Written September 24, 2024
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Stuart
Marshall, MI1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
This tour was great! Full of information and a good touch of humor involved in it as well. Our trac phones had no cell coverage in Canada but since this was pre- loaded into my phone it was not an issue. By GPS it knew exactly where we were and the info was presented just as we reached a given point on the map. For the inexpensive, cost having this is a no brain-er. Highly recommend.
Written October 21, 2023
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Thanks for the wonderful review and recommending our tours! We're pleased to hear you found the quality of the audio and tour guide to be informative.
Written November 3, 2023
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Sianin
Smithers, Canada167 contributions
Road trip with elderly parent. Having a geo-referenced tour helped a lot as I did not have to keep trying yo figure out where we were and what we were looking at. I learned more than I expected to. The "guests" were a bit annoying but might be fun for young kids.
Written June 21, 2024
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Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts! We are delighted that our audio tour enhanced your experience!
Written June 26, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Barry G
1 contribution
The GPS,narrator,& information were good-what I hoped for
The email I received the day after downloading the audio tour that said my tour was expiring the next day was confusing and alarming
The phone call I made to clarify took 20 minutes,didn’t clarify,and ended with me being told to call another number
That person clarified it all,but ARRRG what a waste of time
The email I received the day after downloading the audio tour that said my tour was expiring the next day was confusing and alarming
The phone call I made to clarify took 20 minutes,didn’t clarify,and ended with me being told to call another number
That person clarified it all,but ARRRG what a waste of time
Written September 25, 2024
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Well, we're glad you enjoyed the GPS, narrator and information, Barry! It's unfortunate you spoke with Viator Customer Service as this understandably frustrating event could have been avoided. Once you purchase any of our tours, they are yours forever and have no expiration, which we would have immediately assured you of. Thanks for taking time to leave us a review.
Written September 30, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jane S
Michigan7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The audio tour was fantastic! It was very informative. We learned about the history and geology of the places we were viewing. We took a couple hikes based on the recommendations of the guide. The restaurants we ate at were great and based on the guide’s recommendations. It truly enhanced the experience. I highly recommend this audio tour.
Written August 30, 2023
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We’re thrilled our audio tour added value to your visit. Your fantastic review is much appreciated!
Written September 5, 2023
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Deborah G
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Cabot Trail in NS. It was user friendly. It covered 50 points of interest just before we arrived at each. Connect to
Bluetooth and a trail map shows on your cars navigation screen. I found it much better than other reviews stated. A bargin bs going on a tour!
Bluetooth and a trail map shows on your cars navigation screen. I found it much better than other reviews stated. A bargin bs going on a tour!
Written August 9, 2024
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Thank-you for the wonderful review Deborah! We're ecstatic hearing that everything worked just as it should and that you enjoyed the all 50 points of interest on the tour soooo much that you consider it a bargain that you highly recommend!
Written August 11, 2024
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Brenda L
2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Fantastic way to drive the Cabot Trail. Really added to an already spectacular experience. Timed perfectly, funny and engaging. Just make sure you plan to go counter clockwise.
Written April 29, 2024
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Thanks for the wonderful review! We are delighted that our Cabot Trail audio tour enhanced your experience! Thank you for sharing your positive thoughts.
Written May 18, 2024
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Bernie W
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Audio tour worked well on my iPhone. Some nice historical notes about many of the locations. Lots of gps landmarks and they came on before the actual landmark which was very nice. I personally also liked the little triva quiz at end of each landmark.
Written August 20, 2023
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Thanks for the review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and found the audio guide informative and easy to follow.
Written August 22, 2023
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M K
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
We enjoyed learning about different areas on the Cabot Trail. We were directed to great viewpoints and given interesting facts about places along the trail. We were able to start from where we were staying, and also listened as we went back the other direction.
Written September 7, 2023
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Thanks for the great review and taking the time to share your thoughts!
Written September 11, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Can I use the driving tour if I drive the Cabot Trail in the opposite direction (clockwise)?
Written September 29, 2022
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