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

Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

By Tourist Scavenger Hunt
Free cancellation available
Price is £34 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Looking for things to do in Sydney Nova Scotia, now Cape Breton? Consider walking 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.

It is a fun learning experience. See all the sights! 18 locations in all. Learn some local history. Challenge your knowledge through 12 varied challenges.
It is fun for all ages, kids included. Walk at your own pace (1.8 km / 1.1 mi).
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – there is no fixed schedule.

Activity location

  • City Hall - Cape Breton Regional Municipality
    • 320 Esplanade
    • B1P 7B9, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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

Check availability

Sydney Tour #1: City Hall in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Opening hours: Fri 07:00-21:00
  • English

Starting point:
291 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 6P4, Canada

Price details
£33.61 x 1 Traveller£33.61
Total
Price is £33.61
Sydney Tour #2: Port in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Opening hours: Fri 07:00-21:00
  • English

Starting point:
The Big Fiddle, 74 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A1, Canada

Language options: English
Price details
£33.61 x 1 Traveller£33.61
Total
Price is £33.61

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included18 Sites & locations seen
  • What's includedWhat's included24/7 customer service
  • What's includedWhat's includedInstructions and directions on your smartphone
  • What's includedWhat's included12 varied challenges
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedpick-up and drop off - guests must make their own way to our start location.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMuseum and attraction admission is not included, as you are not required to enter them.

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, 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

City Hall - Cape Breton Regional Municipality
  • 10m
See city hall and learn this history of Cape Breton and how Sydney was rolled up in it. Your challenge involves the crest of Cape Breton
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.
Sydney Merchant Mariners Memorial
  • 5m
Learn about the naval history of Sydney's inhabitants. Close to : - Old Sydney Society
Joan Harriss Cruise Pavillion
  • 15m
See where cruise ships arrive here in Sydney. Close to : - St.Patrick's Church Museum - Cape Breton Highlanders Museum
The Big Fiddle Market
  • 10m
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
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. Close to : - St.Patrick's Church Museum - Cape Breton Highlanders Museum
Sir John George Bourinot, National Historic Plaque
  • 15m
Learn about Sir Bourinot and see the ancient carved lion, while solving a riddle.
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
Jost Heritage House (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
Cossit House Museum (Pass by)
This is the oldest house in Sydney from 1787. Discover its history and face another challenge here. Near : - St.Patrick's Church Museum - Jost Heritage House - St.George's Anglican Church
St. George’s Anglican Church and Graveyard
  • 15m
Learn about this church's history and decode a cipher to figure out your next destination.
Old Sydney Society (Pass by)
Find out what this society is and how it came to be in this 1817 Bank of Montreal building.
Highland Arts Theatre (Pass by)
See this grand events venue in the former St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church. A challenge awaits you around the back. Near: - Old Sydney Society - Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - Cape Breton City Hall

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCity Hall - Cape Breton Regional Municipality
    • 320 Esplanade
    • B1P 7B9, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Big Fiddle
    • 74 Esplanade
    • B1P 1A1, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE291 Esplanade
    • 291 Esplanade
    • B1P 6P4, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

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