Marble Mountain is a small picturesque village that perches high above the waters of the Bras d'Or Lakes, offering splendid views of the southern end of the lake and the many islands that lay just offshore. A museum details the fascinating history of the village and the nearby marble quarry, and there is a unique marble-chip beach. Approaching Dundee, the road passes a small marina nestled in a picturesque cove, then crosses a one-lane bridge. Beyond the bridge are resorts and one of Cape Breton's finest 18-hole golf courses. The Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive continues along the picturesque south shore of the lake, to St. Peter's.
Visitors can enjoy watching the yachts and other pleasure boats making their way through the locks.
Just past St. Peter's is Chapel Island First Nations Reserve, one of the oldest Mi'kmaq settlements in the province. The route continues along the lake shore, passing through a patchwork quilt of rolling green farmlands and small communities. The tour takes passengers along a pristine shoreline where eagles and other birds are plentiful. An onboard touch tank holds live specimens of many of the lakes' fish and plants, and passengers even get a microscopic look at the plankton that form the base of the lake's rich food chain. Continuing past Irish Cove, the Bras d'Or Lookoff and Picnic Park is a good spot to stop and enjoy spectacular views of the lakes and surrounding hills from a vantage point high above the water.