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Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
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Looking for things to do in Sydney Nova Scotia, now Cape Breton? Consider walking 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. It is a fun learning experience. See all the sights! 18 locations in all. Learn some local history. Challenge your knowledge through 12 varied challenges. It is fun for all ages, kids included. Walk at your own pace (1.8 km / 1.1 mi). Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – there is no fixed schedule.
DEAL FEATURED AND CHARGED IN US CURRENCY.
Departure Point
- For Tour #1, once you're standing outside the Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront hotel, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
- For Tour #2, once you're standing the giant Fiddle, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
Return Details
- For Tour #1, once you're standing outside the Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront hotel, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
- For Tour #2, once you're standing the giant Fiddle, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
Duration
1 hour - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Printed guide - English
- Printed guide - French
Points of Interest
Stop At: City Hall - Cape Breton Regional Municipality
320 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 5X3
See city hall and learn this history of Cape Breton and how Sydney was rolled up in it. Your challenge involves the crest of Cape Breton
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Big Fiddle Market
74 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A1
As you walk on the boardwalk, you'll learn about this city and its history, as you also see several sites.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Highland Arts Theatre
40 Bentinck Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1G2
Learn about the naval history of Sydney's inhabitants. Close to : - Old Sydney Society
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. George’s Anglican Church and Graveyard
119 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1C2
See where cruise ships arrive here in Sydney. Close to : - St.Patrick's Church Museum - Cape Breton Highlanders Museum
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk
144 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A1
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jost Heritage House
54 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1B7
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. Close to : - St.Patrick's Church Museum - Cape Breton Highlanders Museum
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cossit House Museum
75 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1B8
Learn about Sir Bourinot and see the ancient carved lion, while solving a riddle.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Big Fiddle
74 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A1
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
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sir John George Bourinot, National Historic Plaque
74 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A1
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
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Old Sydney Society
173 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1C4
This is the oldest house in Sydney from 1787. Discover its history and face another challenge here. Near : - St.Patrick's Church Museum - Jost Heritage House - St.George's Anglican Church
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Joan Harriss Cruise Pavillion
74 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A1
Learn about this church's history and decode a cipher to figure out your next destination.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St Patrick's Church Museum
87 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A3
Find out what this society is and how it came to be in this 1817 Bank of Montreal building.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sydney Merchant Mariners Memorial
246 Esplanade St, Sydney
See this grand events venue in the former St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church. A challenge awaits you around the back. Near: - Old Sydney Society - Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - Cape Breton City Hall
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 18 Sites & locations seen
- 24/7 customer service
- Instructions and directions on your smartphone
- 12 varied challenges
Exclusions
- pick-up and drop off - guests must make their own way to our start location.
- Museum and attraction admission is not included, as you are not required to enter them.
Redemption Instructions
You must convert your voucher on our website before beginning the activity.
To do so, your TripAdvisor/Viator account Must Have your Real Email as we will email instructions to them. These will tell you how to convert your purchase on our website to complete the activity.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Tourist Scavenger Hunt in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Looking for things to do in Sydney Nova Scotia, now Cape Breton? Consider walking 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. It is a fun learning experience. See all the sights! 18 locations in all. Learn some local history. Challenge your knowledge through 12 varied challenges. It is fun for all ages, kids included. Walk at your own pace (1.8 km / 1.1 mi). Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – there is no fixed schedule.
DEAL FEATURED AND CHARGED IN US CURRENCY.
Departure Point
- For Tour #1, once you're standing outside the Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront hotel, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
- For Tour #2, once you're standing the giant Fiddle, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
Return Details
- For Tour #1, once you're standing outside the Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront hotel, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
- For Tour #2, once you're standing the giant Fiddle, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
Duration
1 hour - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Printed guide - English
- Printed guide - French
Points of Interest
Stop At: City Hall - Cape Breton Regional Municipality
320 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 5X3
See city hall and learn this history of Cape Breton and how Sydney was rolled up in it. Your challenge involves the crest of Cape Breton
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Big Fiddle Market
74 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A1
As you walk on the boardwalk, you'll learn about this city and its history, as you also see several sites.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Highland Arts Theatre
40 Bentinck Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1G2
Learn about the naval history of Sydney's inhabitants. Close to : - Old Sydney Society
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. George’s Anglican Church and Graveyard
119 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1C2
See where cruise ships arrive here in Sydney. Close to : - St.Patrick's Church Museum - Cape Breton Highlanders Museum
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk
144 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A1
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jost Heritage House
54 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1B7
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. Close to : - St.Patrick's Church Museum - Cape Breton Highlanders Museum
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cossit House Museum
75 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1B8
Learn about Sir Bourinot and see the ancient carved lion, while solving a riddle.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Big Fiddle
74 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A1
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
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sir John George Bourinot, National Historic Plaque
74 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A1
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
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Old Sydney Society
173 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1C4
This is the oldest house in Sydney from 1787. Discover its history and face another challenge here. Near : - St.Patrick's Church Museum - Jost Heritage House - St.George's Anglican Church
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Joan Harriss Cruise Pavillion
74 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A1
Learn about this church's history and decode a cipher to figure out your next destination.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St Patrick's Church Museum
87 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A3
Find out what this society is and how it came to be in this 1817 Bank of Montreal building.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sydney Merchant Mariners Memorial
246 Esplanade St, Sydney
See this grand events venue in the former St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church. A challenge awaits you around the back. Near: - Old Sydney Society - Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - Cape Breton City Hall
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 18 Sites & locations seen
- 24/7 customer service
- Instructions and directions on your smartphone
- 12 varied challenges
Exclusions
- pick-up and drop off - guests must make their own way to our start location.
- Museum and attraction admission is not included, as you are not required to enter them.
Redemption Instructions
You must convert your voucher on our website before beginning the activity.
To do so, your TripAdvisor/Viator account Must Have your Real Email as we will email instructions to them. These will tell you how to convert your purchase on our website to complete the activity.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Tourist Scavenger Hunt in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Need To Know Info
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- DEAL FEATURED AND CHARGED IN US CURRENCY.
- Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates.
- Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment.
- Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale and Extraordinary Event Policy do not apply.
- See Viator voucher terms under "Viator Vouchers" here.