Sydney Heritage & Coastal Highlights Drive
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Port
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$79
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Enjoy some city sights and highlights as you leave Sydney and pass through the historical Whitney Pier area. Heading out into the countryside, listen to stories about Nova Scotia's deep-rooted mining and maritime heritage.
A picturesque drive through South Bar leads to Fort Petrie, a World War II coastal defense site. Take photos here and breathe in the fresh ocean air. From afar, catch a glimpse of Low Point Lighthouse.
Continue along the coastline of New Victoria before arriving at Colliery Lands Park — a commemorative park situated on former mining sites. Take a walk to view historic monuments, including a decommissioned coal train, paying tribute to the town's coal mining industry.
Travel along Lingan Road to return to Sydney for a panoramic drive through its city center. On Charlotte Street, watch for Jost House and Cossit House — among the oldest wooden homes in Sydney. These showcase Loyalist-era architecture and the development of the early Cape Breton colony.
Notes:
Tour requires walking. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces. Participants must be able to climb a few steps unassisted to board the transportation.