Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

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1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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's Included

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

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    St. George's Anglican Church & Graveyard

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

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (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

    Admission ticket free
  • (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (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

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

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
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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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