Top Cape Breton Island Arts & Design

Make the most of your time when docked in Sydney, Canada when you book this half-day shore excursion. Visit the 17th-century Scottish “working village” of Highland, take a tour of the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, walk through the quaint village of Baddeck, and more. Note: only one tour is offered per cruise ship, so make sure you book the corresponding tour; if ship arrival times change, so does the tour.

Looking for things to do in Sydney, Nova Scotia, now Cape Breton? Consider walking on our scavenger hunt to discover the city first! Walk from City Hall to Sydney Harbor by way of the Cossit and Jost Houses and the Highlands Arts Theater. Discover the unavoidable tourist attractions and the peculiarities of what locals call home. Solve challenges at each stage of your journey. During this time, you will also be exposed to the neighborhood’s history. 2 versions are available, both going to the same locations but with different challenges: #1 starts at City Hall; #2 starts at the Port of Sydney cruise terminal. The Sydney NS Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 1.8 km / 1.1 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 1 to 2 hours to complete. See the sights! 18 locations Learn some local history Challenge your knowledge: 12 varied challenges Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout Pet-friendly throughout Start whenever you are ready – no fixed schedule