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Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

By Tourist Scavenger Hunt
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Free cancellation available
Price is €37 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

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 Harbour by way of the Cossit and Jost Houses and the Highlands Arts Theatre.

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

Activity location

  • The Big Fiddle
    • 74 Esplanade St
    • B1P 1A1, Sydney, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Port of Sydney, N.S.
    • 90 Esplanade
    • B1P 1A4, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Sydney #1 tour in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Opening hours: Tue 07:00-19:00
  • English

Alternative starting point: This is the exact same tour with the same challenges, but it starts at City Hall instead of the Cruise Terminal
Starting point:
City Hall - Cape Breton Regional Municipality, 320 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 7B9, Canada

Language options: English
Price details
€36.98 x 1 Traveller€36.98
Total
Price is €36.98

Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Opening hours: Tue 07:00-19:00
  • English

Alternative starting point: This tour is the same but has 2 different starting points for your convenience. Either start and end at the Cruise Terminal,
Starting point:
Port of Sydney, N.S., 90 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A4, Canada

Language options: English
Price details
€36.98 x 1 Traveller€36.98
Total
Price is €36.98

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    18 points of interest seen
  • What's includedWhat's included
    24/7 customer support
  • What's includedWhat's included
    12 varied challenges
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion (Pass by)

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

The Big Fiddle

  • 10m
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

Sir John George Bourinot, National Historic Plaque

  • 5m
Learn about Sir Bourinot and see the ancient carved lion while solving a challenge.

St Patrick's Church Museum (Pass by)

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.

Jost House Museum (Pass by)

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.

Cossit House Museum (Pass by)

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

St. George's Anglican Church & Graveyard

  • 15m
Learn about this church's history and decode a cipher to figure out your next destination. Solve a few challenges here

Old Sydney Society (Pass by)

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

The Highland Arts Theatre (Pass by)

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.

City Hall - Cape Breton Regional Municipality (Pass by)

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

Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk

  • 15m
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.

Sydney Merchant Mariners Memorial

  • 10m
Learn about the naval history of Sydney's inhabitants. Close to : - Old Sydney Society Solve a challenge here

Mariner’s Park

  • 10m
Learn more about Sydney's marine history. Solve a challenge using the naval alphabet (flags).

Location

Activity location

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    The Big Fiddle
    • 74 Esplanade St
    • B1P 1A1, Sydney, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Port of Sydney, N.S.
    • 90 Esplanade
    • B1P 1A4, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
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    City Hall - Cape Breton Regional Municipality
    • 320 Esplanade
    • B1P 7B9, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

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