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What to do and see in Sydney, Cape Breton Island: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Discover the best top things to do in Sydney, Canada including Blue Thistle Tours, Membertou Heritage Park, Jost House Museum, Petersfield Provincial Park, Baille Ard Nature Trail, Cape Breton Regional Library, The Big Fiddle, Fort Petrie Military Museum, Sydney Downtown Development Association, Wentworth Park.
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1. Blue Thistle Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Blue Thistle Tours provide scenic guided tours and private hire throughout the spectacular island of Cape Breton, we offer a unique, personal feel, including custom designed tours to enhance your island experience. Tours are designed to encompass historic and cultural destinations such as Baddeck, a picturesque village nestled on the shores of the shimmering Bras d'Or Lake or Iona, a living history museum where you will experience the challenges faced by Cape Bretons European settlers. You may choose to step back in time to Louisbourg Fort, the largest reconstructed Fort in North America or ride the Cabot Trail often referred to as one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world.
2. Membertou Heritage Park
3. Jost House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
The Jost House is the oldest house in Sydney Nova Scotia, built in 1786. We are open June 1st to October 29th and/or all cruise ship days. During your visit, a guide will give you a personal tour of our 1786 kitchen and the ground floor of the museum. The basement has been restored to the original 18th century kitchen. On the ground floor we have many historical Victorian artifacts in our bedroom, parlour, dining room and store. The upstairs portion of the house, added in 1910, has four different exhibit rooms to browse around in at your leisure. Our Hours in September and October are 10-4 Monday to Saturday but vary on cruise ship days. We are open on Sundays if a cruise ship is in port.
Reviewed By dedicatedtraveller
Well worth visiting this house, one of the oldest remaining colonial houses in Sydney. VERY cheap to go in.. and certainly value for money! Very pleasant staff inside dressed in period costume. You could have a guided tour or walk around yourself. Very nicely laid out and although the rooms are small they are crammed full of interesting things to see and many items belonged to the Jost family. The kitchen area was lovely and cool.. boy was it a hot day outside! very informative gentleman gave us the history and description of what went on when the house was occupied and he got us to try and identify several artifacts.. we didn't do too well!! Highly recommend including Jost House in your plans when visiting super friendly and lovely Sydney. the whole town was a treat to visit!
4. Petersfield Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By N4886EEtracym
My first visit to this place was just this summer and I'm sad that I didn't discover it sooner! It was an easy peaceful walk and I will definitely be back again.
5. Baille Ard Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By JonManley - Sydney, Canada
Beautiful, secluded and well groomed walking trails in the middle of the city. Best time to visit is early fall when then leaves are just starting to change. Very peaceful with the sound if running water throughout.
6. Cape Breton Regional Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By paige2903 - Sydney, Canada
I went to visit the library last year to look for a book in order to analyze for my thesis paper back in high school. The book is very old and I could not find it anywhere else except for Cape Breton Regional Library. The staffs were welcoming and they greeted me very well. They asked for the name of the book and quickly after that they handed me the book. Also you do not need to pay for anything when you come and borrow the resources. They have a huge amount of resources from the books on display to the books that they kept in the back of the house. They also have 5 to 6 computers that everyone can access to if you do not have a personal one at home. You are welcome to use the computer there. When you sign to borrow a book, they will give the date that you have to return it usually it is about 2 or 3 weeks. The staff will make a phone call with you to remind about returning the book 1 or 2 days before the returning date. You can also ask to prolong the return date through that phone call without having to come to the place. They will normally except to do so unless there is another person borrow it beforehand. Additionally, there is free wifi and a large working space which is very quiet and comfortable for people to read or use their computer to work. The decoration of the library is extremely nice, vintage style and cozy. I really enjoy my visit and I always want to visit it again.
7. The Big Fiddle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 598 reviews
Reviewed By Gonen2014 - Haifa, Israel
We arrived in Sydney at Cruise Ship and the first thing I saw on the pier was The Big Fiddle; What a musical reception! The Fiddle is 60 feet high and was designed and built by Cyril Hearn. In 2005 The Big Fiddle was placed here as a salute to the folk music and traditions of the Celtic community here in Nova Scotia.
8. Fort Petrie Military Museum
9. Sydney Downtown Development Association
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 113 reviews
Want to experience Sydney? Visit Downtown Sydney - a safe, clean, inviting, and walk-able district with a business-friendly area for residents and visitors to experience our unique and vibrant small town atmosphere. Home to a beautiful waterfront boardwalk linked to the world's largest fiddle, and minutes to our historic district, not to mention a wealth of unique retailers and hotels, with so much to experience Downtown Sydney is proud to be the core of the CBRM.
Reviewed By db1227 - Ottawa, Canada
There is an excellent boardwalk along the waterfront which is a must-do if you would like a nice leisurely stroll, or jog if you prefer. We were there when a cruise ship was in port and that was a nice visual. The big fiddle offers a worthwhile photo-op.
10. Wentworth Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By ChitchatCanada
We visited this park as an extension of our stroll along the waterfront boardwalk and it was so enjoyable. It isn't big so you can walk the loop around the water pond in ~15mins. Check out the pictures that many others have submitted to see all that this little, understated park has to offer.
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