Highland Village and Bell Museum Tour

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Highland Village and Bell Museum Tour

By Red Leaf Tours

Free cancellation available

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Free cancellation available
6h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This Cape Breton shore excursion from Sydney Cruise Port stands out because it combines scenic beauty, local culture, and history in one relaxing tour. Enjoy convenient cruise port pickup and drop-off, with timing adjusted to your ship’s schedule. Travel along beautiful Cape Breton roads with views of the famous Bras d’Or Lake, rolling hills, peaceful shorelines, and charming villages. Visit the Highland Village Museum in Iona to experience Scottish Gaelic culture, early settler history, traditional buildings, and Cape Breton heritage. Continue to Baddeck, one of Cape Breton’s most loved lakeside villages, and explore the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where guests learn about Bell’s inventions, aviation work, the Silver Dart, and his connection to Cape Breton. This tour is perfect for cruise passengers looking for a comfortable, scenic, cultural, and worry-free Cape Breton sightseeing tour from Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Activity location

Highland Village
- 4119 Highway 223,
- B2C 1A3, Iona, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

Highland Village
- 4119 Highway 223,
- B2C 1A3, Iona, Canada

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Highland Village and Bell Museum Tour

6h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 0:30

Price details

S$177.63 x 1 AdultS$177.63

Total

What's included, what's not

Admission fee
Bottled water
Lunch

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
please ask in advance for infant seats
foldable rollator accessible

Activity itinerary

Sydney Downtown Development Assoc (Pass by)

Enjoy a scenic drive through Charlotte Street, one of the high streets in city centre Sydney. As we pass through, guests can see the local charm of the city, including historic buildings, small shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, and the lively city centre atmosphere.

Highland Village

1h
Admission ticket included

Visit the Highland Village Museum in Iona, one of Cape Breton’s most beautiful cultural attractions, overlooking the famous Bras d’Or Lake. This living history museum brings Cape Breton’s Scottish Gaelic heritage to life through historic homes, traditional buildings, farm life, and costumed interpreters. Guests can walk through the village and learn how Scottish settlers lived after arriving in Cape Breton in the 18th and 19th centuries. The experience includes stories about Gaelic language, music, farming, family life, religion, and daily traditions that helped shape Cape Breton’s identity.

Little Narrows Ferry

Enjoy a short and scenic ride on the Little Narrows Ferry, a local cable ferry that connects both sides of the Bras d’Or Lake. This peaceful crossing gives guests a unique Cape Breton experience and beautiful views of the lake, surrounding hills, and quiet coastal scenery. The ferry ride is short, but it adds a charming local touch to the tour. It is a great opportunity for photos and a relaxing moment before continuing the journey towards Baddeck or other scenic stops.

Baddeck

Visit the beautiful lakeside village of Baddeck, one of Cape Breton’s most charming communities, located on the shores of the Bras d’Or Lake. Baddeck is known for its peaceful waterfront, local shops, restaurants, marina views, and strong connection to Alexander Graham Bell. The main highlight is the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, a fascinating museum dedicated to the life, inventions, and achievements of Bell, best known as the inventor of the telephone. Guests can explore exhibits about his work in communication, aviation, medicine, marine technology, and education. The museum also shares Bell’s deep connection to Baddeck, where he built his summer home, Beinn Bhreagh, and spent many years experimenting and creating. Visitors can learn about the famous Silver Dart, connected to Canada’s first powered flight, and see displays that show Bell’s creative mind beyond the telephone.

Bras d'Or Lake

Stop at the Bras d’Or Look-Off near Seal Island Bridge, one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the way to Baddeck. From here, guests can enjoy wide views of the famous Bras d’Or Lake, rolling Cape Breton hills, forested shorelines, and the impressive Seal Island Bridge. This is a perfect photo stop and a peaceful place to take in the natural beauty of Cape Breton. The view shows why Bras d’Or Lake is known as one of Nova Scotia’s most scenic inland seas.

Port of Sydney, N.S.

Your tour ends back at the Port of Sydney, at the same location where you were picked up. This convenient drop-off gives guests plenty of time to return safely to their cruise ship. Before boarding, you may also enjoy a short walk along the beautiful Sydney waterfront boardwalk and take photos with the famous World’s Largest Fiddle, one of Cape Breton’s most popular landmarks.

Location

Activity location

Highland Village
- 4119 Highway 223,
- B2C 1A3, Iona, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

Highland Village
- 4119 Highway 223,
- B2C 1A3, Iona, Canada

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