Margaree Valley
A pastoral river valley in the southwest section of the Cabot Trail, famous for Atlantic salmon fly fishing and autumn foliage.
The Margaree River is one of North America's best-known rivers for fly fishing for Atlantic salmon and trout. The valley is dotted with farms, covered bridges and small villages. Travelling anticlockwise around the Cabot Trail from Baddeck, this is the first valley you pass through, and in autumn the maples on both banks blaze with colour. Margaree Forks has a salmon museum, and at the river mouth, Margaree Harbour, there are beaches and seafood. It is ideal for slow driving and photo stops. Fishing requires a licence.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Glenora Distillery
- Chéticamp
- Les Trois Pignons
- Uisge Ban Falls
- Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
- Kidston Island Lighthouse
- Skyline Trail
- Highland Village Museum