Cape Breton is fabled as a magical travel destination. For its beauty, its unique Celtic music and culture, and the genuinely warm smiles on the faces of those who greet you. Sydney puts some of the Island’s greatest sights and attractions at your fingertips.
Join a relaxed walking tour of the Colonial Town of Old Sydney, founded by Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution. You will encounter six buildings that were constructed in the late 18th Century and another two were built at the turn of the 19th. Full of rich storytelling, and friendly characters, this tour will also take you to St. Patrick’s, the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Cape Breton; Cossit House, built in 1787; and Jost House, offering interesting exhibits from this same period. Homemade refreshments add a touch of local hospitality to your final stop at the Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science.
This is the largest historical reconstruction in North America and is fully animated so one is completely and magically captivated by life in 1744. Relive the past in a way that gives you the opportunity to live, feel, and play a part in this mesmerizing history that has shaped the destiny of this continent.
This is a living cultural experience celebrating our Gaelic history with costumed animators, period dwellings, artefacts and farm animals. Overlooking the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes, this 43 acre picturesque hillside will take your breath away with its splendid beauty.
Located in the quaint and beautiful town of Baddeck, visitors will learn of the chronicles and milestones of the man who invented the telephone and has built the ‘Silver Dart’ – the first powered flight machine in Canada. The story of this historical iconic figure is so all encompassing and you will be sure to leave educated and scientifically stimulated, and also with a great and heart warming story of romance!
Guided by a living retired coal miner, this tour takes visitors to the deep underground in an Ocean Colliery. Stories are told with a haunting passion that will reveal hard-times, and the chilling history of this back breaking profession that represents the foundation of prosperity for a nation. Listen to the stories of the miners and their families who once risked their lives and loved ones to work below the surface.
There was once a time when Sydney was a hotspot for military assembly and protection during the Second World War (1939-45). With the fear of German invasion of the British Isles, Sydney became the home of the Royal Navy. Fort Petrie Military Museum honours this period, and is one of seven fortifications that were located along Sydney Harbour during World War II. Strategically located as an observation post, Fort Petrie offers powerful views of Sydney Harbour and into history that should never be forgotten.
This unique and massive inland sea offers some of the finest boating in North America. Home to a rich ecosystem this experience will be a birders and nature lover’s paradise as the whispering winds sail you into a blissful and heart-lifting adventure.
Rated as one of the most scenic and breathtaking drives, especially in the Autumn, the Cabot Trail is lined with mountains meeting the sky creating one of the most inspiring and incredible plateaus in the world. There is ‘no wrong turn’ on this magnificent drive. In fact, every turn offers a new and awe-incredible vista.
Home to the world’s largest fiddle, the Joan Harriss cruise pavilion has plenty of wonderful exhibitions depicting life here on the island. Cape Breton has a rich history of music, aboriginal culture, and much more for visitors to discover. You’ll also be sure to find hand crafted treasures and traditional cuisine as you make your way through this excellent space. http://www.bigfiddlemarket.com/
