Discover The Best Of Sydney

OVERVIEW

Discover inventor Alexander Graham Bell’s many remarkable contributions to the world in his namesake museum in the village of Baddeck and see some of Sydney’s key attractions. You will be struck by the unusual design of the museum, which is based on the tetrahedron form that the inventor used in his flight test kites. Although Bell is renowned for inventing the telephone, that groundbreaking accomplishment only touches upon his scientific achievements. The Scotsman earned 18 patents on his own and collaborated on another 12 patents in areas such as medicine, genetics, electricity, sound, speech, aeronautics and marine engineering. Inside, you will find full-scale replicas of his co-inventions – the Silver Dart airplane and hydrofoil watercraft, which set a world record for speed. Back in Sydney, you will stop to browse all sorts of artisanal pieces at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design and view museums that reflect the city’s rich history.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Learn about inventions by Alexander Graham Bell that go far beyond the telephone.
• See models of some of his co-inventions in aeronautics and watercraft.
• Recognize how the museum’s design evokes the look of Bell’s innovative kites.
• See Sydney’s highlights and stop in the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.

HELPFUL HINTS

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