Shore Excursion Details

Bras D'or Lakes Grand Tour

Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Bras D'or Lakes Grand Tour

DETAILS

  • 7
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Meal

OVERVIEW

Delve into Cape Breton’s history by browsing two museums in the island’s Bras d’Or Lakes region, one focusing on the Gaelic culture, the other on the island’s most famous resident. While meandering about the Highland Village Museum, you will begin to understand what island life what like in the 18th and 19th centuries. This outdoor museum boasts a collection of historical buildings with costumed guides that will demonstrate traditional skills such as quilting and wool dying. It offers an entertaining way to learn about the once prominent Gaelic lifestyle. After lunch at a local restaurant, explore the village of Baddeck .The area’s most celebrated resident was Alexander Graham Bell, a Scotsman who lived in nearby Baddeck. At his namesake museum, you will learn about some of his inventions, which go far beyond the telephone. Bell held or co-held 30 patents in fields as diverse as medicine and marine engineering. Inside, you will find full-scale replicas of his co-inventions, including the Silver Dart airplane.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Get a glimpse of the island’s early Gaelic culture at the outdoor Highland Village Museum.
• Browse historical buildings and watch costumed guides perform traditional chores.
• Tour Alexander Graham Bell’s namesake museum for a look into his life and inventions.
• See models of some of his co-inventions in fields such as aeronautics and electricity.
• Spend free time independently exploring Bell’s hometown of Baddeck.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: The tour includes approximately 3 hours of scenic bus ride. The tour is not available to wheelchair guests and may not be suitable for those with mobility concerns who are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability. This tour includes a moderate amount of walking and uneven, crushed gravel and unpaved walkways may prove challenging to some. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress warmly.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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