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Sydney Streets to Costal Light Cape Breton Chronicles
Sydney
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Sydney, Nova Scotia, is a city rich in history and charm. Visitors can explore the Jost House Museum and Cossit House Museum, two of the oldest homes showcasing 18th-century life, and St. George’s Church, the city’s oldest building and former garrison church. Charlotte Street offers a stroll past historic buildings, shops, and cultural landmarks, while Open Hearth Park transforms a former steel plant into a green space reflecting the city’s industrial past. Fort Petrie highlights Sydney’s military history, and the Low Point Lighthouse preserves its maritime heritage. Polar Bear Beach adds a serene coastal retreat, blending nature with history.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Sydney Streets to Costal Light Cape Breton Chronicles
Sydney
About
Sydney, Nova Scotia, is a city rich in history and charm. Visitors can explore the Jost House Museum and Cossit House Museum, two of the oldest homes showcasing 18th-century life, and St. George’s Church, the city’s oldest building and former garrison church. Charlotte Street offers a stroll past historic buildings, shops, and cultural landmarks, while Open Hearth Park transforms a former steel plant into a green space reflecting the city’s industrial past. Fort Petrie highlights Sydney’s military history, and the Low Point Lighthouse preserves its maritime heritage. Polar Bear Beach adds a serene coastal retreat, blending nature with history.
The Jost House Museum is a restored 18th-century home showcasing over 200 years of local history. It features period rooms and exhibits that illustrate everyday life in early Sydney and its evolution over time.
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Cossit House Museum
The Cossit House Museum is one of Sydney’s oldest homes, built in 1787 by Reverend Ranna Cossit. It showcases 18th-century life through restored rooms and historical displays of early colonial living.
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St. George's Anglican Church & Graveyard
The St. George's Church is the oldest building in Sydney and oldest Anglican church in Cape Breton.
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Charlotte Street
Charlotte Street is the main historic downtown street in Sydney, Nova Scotia, lined with shops, cafés, and cultural spots.
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Open Hearth Park
The Open Hearth Park was built on a former polluted steel plant site. It was cleaned up and turned into a park symbolizing renewal.
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Polar Bear Beach
The Polar Bear Beach is a small, quiet coastal beach near Sydney known for its natural scenery and peaceful setting.
It’s an informal local spot with no facilities, popular for relaxing, walking, and enjoying ocean views.
10 minutes
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Fort Petrie Military Museum
The Fort Petrie was built in 1899 as a coastal defense battery to protect Sydney Harbour. It played a role in both World Wars, guarding against potential naval attacks, and today its remnants mark an important piece of local military history.
10 minutes
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Low Point Lighthouse
The Low Point Lighthouse is a historic maritime navigational aid situated at the entrance of Sydney Harbour.
Constructed in 1832, it has long served to ensure safe passage for vessels and stands as a significant emblem of Nova Scotia’s nautical heritage.
