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Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

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Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

The coal industry brought immigration from many parts of the world, giving Sydney a multicultural mix of over 50 ethnic backgrounds and a global flavor to its history. Located on Cape Breton Island, Sydney is also an ideal jumping-off point for scenic adventures.

Featured Sydney, Cape Breton Island CRUISE ITINERARIES

What you NEED TO KNOW

  • Port Name & Location
    Sydney Marine Terminal
    Ship will DOCK or ANCHOR OFF SHORE at this port.
  • Time Zone
    AST (Atlantic Standard Time)
    UTC/GMT -4 hours
  • Language
    The local language is English and French. Say "thank you" in French: "merci"
  • Currency & Shopping
    Canadian Dollar (CND)
    Native Crafts, clothing and souvenirs.
    • Best Way to Get Around
      Organized Shore Excursions for Fortress Of Louisbourg, Bras D'or Lakes Grand Tour, sightseeing. Buses, metro trainsit, limousines available.
    • Famous For
      Take a picturesque excursion to Cape Breton Island, where you’ll see some of the Island's most dynamic scenery and touch the shores of the famous Bras d'Or Lakes.
    • Fun Fact #1
      The Spirit of the Fiddle: Cape Breton is world-renowned for the revival of Celtic music and the unique style of playing the fiddle.
    • Fun Fact #2
      Booming industries brought immigrants from many parts of the world to Sydney, resulting in a multicultural mix of more than 50 ethnic backgrounds.

Sydney, Cape Breton Island TOP EXCURSIONS

A Variety of Choices

We know the destinations you'll be visiting and what there is to see, do and experience. We offer you a variety of excursions to choose from, in every port you'll visit.

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Fortress Of Louisbourg

Travel back to 1700s and discover what life was like at the Fortress of Louisbourg, a French colonial fortified town so ...

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Bras D'Or Lakes Grand Tour

Delve into Cape Breton’s history by browsing two museums in the island’s Bras d’Or Lakes region, one on the Gaelic cultu...

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Baddeck & Alexander Graham Bell Museum

Discover inventor Alexander Graham Bell’s many contributions to the world in his namesake museum in Baddeck, a lovely vi...

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Flavors Of Sydney - Walking Tour

Savor Sydney’s most flavorful delights as you walk through its streets and gain historical insight into the town while w...

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