Top Things to do in Sydney
What to do and see in Sydney, Cape Breton Island: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Sydney, Canada including Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, Membertou Heritage Park, Jost House Museum, Petersfield Provincial Park, Baille Ard Nature Trail, Breton Brewing Co, Sydney Merchant Mariners Memorial, Cossit House Museum, The Big Fiddle, Sydney Downtown Development Association.
Restaurants in Sydney
1. Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 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 CBYankee
This beautiful gallery space offers the best local crafts in Sydney. Items are available in every price range and in every art discipline. I visit here many times a year as the craft offerings can be different.
2. Membertou Heritage Park
3. Jost House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 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 dedicatedtraveller
Well worth visiting this house, one of the oldest remaining colonial houses in Sydney. VERY cheap to go in.. and certainly value for money! Very pleasant staff inside dressed in period costume. You could have a guided tour or walk around yourself. Very nicely laid out and although the rooms are small they are crammed full of interesting things to see and many items belonged to the Jost family. The kitchen area was lovely and cool.. boy was it a hot day outside! very informative gentleman gave us the history and description of what went on when the house was occupied and he got us to try and identify several artifacts.. we didn't do too well!! Highly recommend including Jost House in your plans when visiting super friendly and lovely Sydney. the whole town was a treat to visit!
4. Petersfield Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By N4886EEtracym
My first visit to this place was just this summer and I'm sad that I didn't discover it sooner! It was an easy peaceful walk and I will definitely be back again.
5. Baille Ard Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By JonManley - Sydney, Canada
Beautiful, secluded and well groomed walking trails in the middle of the city. Best time to visit is early fall when then leaves are just starting to change. Very peaceful with the sound if running water throughout.
6. Breton Brewing Co
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Making Greatness in Unexpected Places. Sydney's first Craft Brewery offering four flagship beers: Black Angus IPA, Red Coat Irish Red Ale, Sons of Hector Brown Ale, Sterling Hefeweizen, and a rotational seasonal beer. Enjoy a taste of Cape Breton, local music, and brewery tours.
Reviewed By Travelbuzzy2020
They have great beer and a friendly setup. The inside of building has great swag! Can't wait to come back with my buddies!
7. Sydney Merchant Mariners Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Gonen2014 - Haifa, Israel
This Sydney Merchant Mariners Memorial is not jost an impressive monument but also a very important one. The monument tells the heroic story of the sailors on merchant ships carrying equipment and supplies to the Allied forces in Europe during WWII.
8. Cossit House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By crysto2016 - Sydney, Canada
Loved hearing the historical facts and history of Sydney's1700's era of the first settlers. We Also got a ghost stories from the workers here at the Cossit House that had experienced paranormal happenings throughout the years which was a very extra interesting creepy with the tour ,if you love ghost walks also it is included in the Sydney Ghost walk which me and my family all enjoyed.
9. The Big Fiddle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 598 reviews
Reviewed By Gonen2014 - Haifa, Israel
We arrived in Sydney at Cruise Ship and the first thing I saw on the pier was The Big Fiddle; What a musical reception! The Fiddle is 60 feet high and was designed and built by Cyril Hearn. In 2005 The Big Fiddle was placed here as a salute to the folk music and traditions of the Celtic community here in Nova Scotia.
10. Sydney Downtown Development Association
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 113 reviews
Want to experience Sydney? Visit Downtown Sydney - a safe, clean, inviting, and walk-able district with a business-friendly area for residents and visitors to experience our unique and vibrant small town atmosphere. Home to a beautiful waterfront boardwalk linked to the world's largest fiddle, and minutes to our historic district, not to mention a wealth of unique retailers and hotels, with so much to experience Downtown Sydney is proud to be the core of the CBRM.
Reviewed By db1227 - Ottawa, Canada
There is an excellent boardwalk along the waterfront which is a must-do if you would like a nice leisurely stroll, or jog if you prefer. We were there when a cruise ship was in port and that was a nice visual. The big fiddle offers a worthwhile photo-op.
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