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
Walk around to solve a few challenges. Spend 10 minutes here.
74 Esplanade, Sydney, Canada
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
Near : - Cossit House Museum - Port of Sydney - The Big Fiddle - Jost Heritage House - St.George's Anglican Church Spend 5 minutes here.
54 Charlotte St, Sydney, Canada
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.
75 Charlotte St, Sydney, Canada
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
119 Charlotte Street, Sydney, Canada
Learn about this church's history and decode a cipher to figure out your next destination. Solve a few challenges here
173 Charlotte Street, Sydney, Canada
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
40 Bentinck St, Sydney, Canada
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.
Your challenge involves the crest of Cape Breton Spend 10 minutes here
Several challenges as you see different monuments.
246 Esplanade St, Sydney, Canada
Learn about the naval history of Sydney's inhabitants. Close to : - Old Sydney Society Solve a challenge here
90 Esplanade St, Sydney, Canada
Learn more about Sydney's marine history. Solve a challenge using the naval alphabet (flags).
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