Top Things to do in Sydney
Top 10 Things to do in Sydney, Canada
Discover the best top things to do in Sydney, Canada including The Big Fiddle, Petersfield Provincial Park, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, Jost House Museum, Skyline Trail, Sydney Waterfront District, Baille Ard Nature Trail, Coxheath Hills and Trails, Cossit House Museum, Membertou Heritage Park.
Restaurants in Sydney
1. The Big Fiddle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 400 reviews
Reviewed By thesteevesgroup - Apopka, Florida
It's a BIG Fiddle for sure. It was in the Port where our Holland America cruise ship docked and right outside our window. So large it hardly would fit in the frame of my camera when standing on the ground so this pic is from the ship. Pretty cool but not something I would go out of my way to see because it is only accessible from the dock.
2. Petersfield Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By rogerl251 - Fredericton, Canada
During our recent visit to Sydney we visited Petersfield Provincial Park and really enjoyed it. The park's history is interesting and the park itself is well cared for. If you are looking to get some fresh air or peace and quiet, give the park a try.
3. Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
We serve the craft community of Cape Breton Island from beginners and recreational practitioners to highly accomplished professionals, offering instruction as well as resource and support services.CBCC&D offers a variety of educational opportunities in both contemporary and traditional craft, promotes and markets Cape Breton craft through Exhibitions, special events, the maintenance of fine craft showcases throughout the Island and the operation of a permanent, year-round store-front Gallery and Gallery Shop representing over 75 Cape Breton artists.
Reviewed By Robby G C - Toronto, Canada
They had some beautiful items in that store. I liked the stained-glass windows the most. It was so attractive.
They had some postcards as well and beautiful quilts. They even had some paintings.
I enjoyed exploring the beauty of this shop. It was worthwhile to visit!
4. Jost House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
The Jost House is the oldest house in Sydney Nova Scotia, built in 1786. We are open June 1st to October 29th and/or all cruise ship days. During your visit, a guide will give you a personal tour of our 1786 kitchen and the ground floor of the museum. The basement has been restored to the original 18th century kitchen. On the ground floor we have many historical Victorian artifacts in our bedroom, parlour, dining room and store. The upstairs portion of the house, added in 1910, has four different exhibit rooms to browse around in at your leisure. Our Hours in September and October are 10-4 Monday to Saturday but vary on cruise ship days. We are open on Sundays if a cruise ship is in port.
Reviewed By ELAINE B - Otley, United Kingdom
$3 entry including a guided tour from a knowledgable guide. Fascinating insight into history, who built the house, what they invented, who lived here and origins of various sayings. Well worth a visit.Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed your visit.
5. Skyline Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 648 reviews
Reviewed By KTYYC - Calgary, Canada
I echo the reviews that this is a trail that offers amazing views. For very little effort, you are rewarded with some crazy beautiful scenery that typically requires difficult hiking or scrambling. We went around sunset, and it was less busy and the lighting was beautiful. On our way back, we did the loop to minimize backtracking the same trail. That segment was very quiet and had some additional view points.
What I want to add here, in addition to what's already been said about the beauty of this trail is that PLEASE, please, please obey the signs, stay on the boardwalk and don't step on the fragile vegetation. Do this, so that this trail can exist the way it is for years, decades and centuries to come, for the enjoyment for future generations. I saw people WALK all over the plants/grass, step off the boardwalk to pick and eat the blueberries, I even saw a "bride" (obviously just some weird photo shoot) LAY ON TOP of a large patch of the vegetation. Makes my blood boil. If you see something, please ask people obey the signs. Speak up, and protect our natural parks!
6. Sydney Waterfront District
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Want to experience Sydney? Visit our Sydney Waterfront District! Home to over 200 unique shops/services it is the heart of our business and retail communities
Reviewed By Cavydad - Camarillo, California
Walked up from the cruise ship dock for a look see. Our tour guide encouraged us to do it. Great shopping for locals. Not much for tourists.
7. Baille Ard Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By StephB_76 - Toronto
My bf and I did this trail and enjoyed it! It's a short distance from downtown Sydney, in behind an education centre in a residential neighbourhood and has a few trails to do...3km in total. We walked the flat trails with our two dogs and they had fun splashing in the brook.
A few tips:
Parking: there are two lots. We parked behind the 'school' soccer fields. This parking lot does have a SMALL sign but we were confused at first as to where the actual trails start. Basically, along the fence of the soccer field there is a SMALL opening...take this short, skinny path and you'll find a bridge that leads to the map of the trails.
Trails: easy to walk; there are a few to choose from. We walked the perimeter (staying to the left) and enjoyed the sound of the brook almost all the way around.
Traffic sounds: the only downfall to these nature trails, is the constant sound of traffic. Other than that, it was a pleasurable hour and a bit and we only encountered a few locals going for a run or taking their dogs for a walk.
8. Coxheath Hills and Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
9. Cossit House Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
10. Membertou Heritage Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Irene C - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Membertou Heritage Park shares the history of the Mi'kmaq people who lived, and still live here. The story starts with the original settlement on Kings Road and the forced move of the entire community to the present day site of Membertou. There are exhibits and kiosks with the complete story and the transcript of the trial that concluded with the court decision to move every community member from Kings Road. It's hard to imagine that happening but it did and this story needs to be shared. You need to know what took place and how people were treated. You also need to know how the community went on and grew into the successful community you see now.
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