The road passes along Middle River and Lake O'Law before entering the lovely, pastoral Margaree River Valley, which it follows to the coast. Hunter's Mountain is at the centre of a vast network of snowmobile and cross-country ski trails that make the region one of Nova Scotia's most popular winter playgrounds. At Lake O'Law, a picturesque picnic park hugs the shore of the mirror-like lake. The Margaree has been called one of Canada's most beautiful rivers. Ardent anglers can ofter be seen gracefully casting their lines into quiet pools of this renowned salmon river.
Guides are available for both salmon and trout fishing in season.
Fine inns, resorts and lodges in the valley cater to fishermen and other visitors from around the world who come to enjoy the valley's natural beauty and tranquillity. At North East Margaree, the charming Margaree Salmon Museum presents the history of salmon fishing on the Margaree River. A right turn at Rossville follows a series of paved and well-maintained gravel roads through the picturesque Upper Margaree Valley. At Margaree Valley, visitors can tour a working fish hatchery and visitor interpretation centre, and learn how the salmon streams of Cape Breton are stocked. The Cabot Trail continues along the south side of the river valley to Margaree Forks, which offers several services.