Roadside Highway Turnout with Viewing Point Photo from view point Cabot Trail Scenic Drive Trailway The Cabot Trail Scenic Trailway is one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world. Named for famous explorer John Cabot. The highway has long steep grades which have been carved into the sides of mountains overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The highway rises north to Cape Breton Highlands National Park where it descends following the west coast line.