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Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

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Offered in: English

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

What to Expect

Private tour

6 stops

13 places

1 hr 30 min – 2 hrs 30 min

Pass by: Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion

Learn about the cruise pavilion and its public market. Walk around to solve a few challenges. Spend 10 minutes here.

Stop at: The Big Fiddle

10 min

Listen to an original song played from this giant fiddle which reflects the Celtic heritage of the people here. Your challenge is to uncover the fiddle's name. Also, see see Sydney's public market and learn about the Tartan of Cape Breton and that of Nova Scotia Close to : - St.Patrick's Church Museum - Cape Breton Highlanders Museum

Stop at: Sir John George Bourinot, National Historic Plaque

5 min

Learn about Sir Bourinot and see the ancient carved lion while solving a challenge.

Pass by: St Patrick's Church Museum

Learn about this historic church that's become a museum and solve a challenge. Near : - Cossit House Museum - Port of Sydney - The Big Fiddle - Jost Heritage House - St.George's Anglican Church Spend 5 minutes here.

Pass by: Jost House Museum

See this original 1786 house and learn of its inhabitants. The challenge involves yard decorations. Near : - St.Patrick's Church Museum - Cossit House Museum - St.George's Anglican Church Spend 5 minutes here.

Pass by: Cossit House Museum

This is the oldest house in Sydney, dating from 1787. Discover its history and face another challenge here. Near : - St.Patrick's Church Museum - Jost Heritage House - St.George's Anglican Church Spend 5 minutes here

Stop at: St. George's Anglican Church & Graveyard

15 min

Learn about this church's history and decode a cipher to figure out your next destination. Solve a few challenges here

Pass by: Old Sydney Society

Find out what this society is and how it came to be in this 1817 Bank of Montreal building. Solve a challenge here Spend 5 minutes here

Pass by: The Highland Arts Theatre

See this grand event venue in the former St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Solve a few challenges around the building Near: - Old Sydney Society - Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - Cape Breton City Hall Spend 10 minutes here.

Pass by: City Hall - Cape Breton Regional Municipality

See city hall and learn the history of Cape Breton and how Sydney was rolled up in it. Your challenge involves the crest of Cape Breton Spend 10 minutes here

Stop at: Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk

15 min

As you walk on the boardwalk, you'll learn about this city and its history as you also see several sites. Several challenges as you see different monuments.

Stop at: Sydney Merchant Mariners Memorial

10 min

Learn about the naval history of Sydney's inhabitants. Close to : - Old Sydney Society Solve a challenge here

Stop at: Mariner’s Park

10 min

Learn more about Sydney's marine history. Solve a challenge using the naval alphabet (flags).

What's Included

INCLUDED

Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
18 points of interest seen
24/7 customer support
12 varied challenges

NOT INCLUDED

This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.

Meeting And Pickup

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

3.5

4 total reviews

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Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt