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The picturesque village of Baddeck sits nestled along the shoreline of Bras d'Or Lakes. Named "Abadak," which means "place with an island near," by early Mi'kmaq natives, Baddeck was later settled by French Catholic missionaries in 1629. Discovered in the late 18th century by visitors, most notably Alexander Graham Bell, the town today is a thriving community that's never lost its hometown appeal.

Upon boarding your air conditioned transportation you'll drive through rolling green hills reminiscent of Scotland, past Boularderie Island and the landmark Seal Island Bridge. Heavily forested Kelly's Mountain, situated on St. Ann's Bay, rises 1,000 feet, and if you look closely you may be able to spot a bald eagle or two flying overhead.

Your first stop is at the Alexander Graham National Historic Site, which incorporates the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Located in Baddeck, the museum's three exhibit halls contain the largest collection of Bell's inventions including replicas of the first telephone. Take a walk up to the complex's rooftop gardens and you can see Bell's 132-room estate Beinn Breagh (Gaelic for 'beautiful mountain'). Later you're free to enjoy a leisurely stroll, taking in Baddeck's unique gift shops and inviting cafés. Or walk along the boardwalks of Baddeck Harbor for photo opportunities of the lighthouse on Kidston Island, sailboats gliding along the pristine waters of the Bras d'Or Lakes, more views of the Bell estate, and plenty of seabirds. Your tour concludes with a return trip along the same breathtaking route back to your ship.