For some reason, too many visitors to Nova Scotia limit their stay to Halifax. Sure, it’s an attractive, waterfront city but, after your urban jaunt, I urge you to carve out a few days for Cape Breton Island. A Nova Scotia road trip demands it. My friend Genea and I spent four days driving the Cabot Trail clockwise last July, careful not to rush the experience in the Cape Breton spirit of simple, relaxed living. From rugged scenery to mouthwatering seafood, each stop offered us something special. The Cabot Trail It’s almost a 3-hour drive from Halifax to Port Hawkesbury,