Sydney, Canada

Join us on a spine-chilling ghost tour through the haunted streets of the Historic North End of Sydney.

Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour of historic Sydney. See St. Patrick's Church Museum and the 225-year-old Jost House, once the home of a prominent merchant, and the Cossit House, Sydney's oldest home. You'll continue on tothe historic Bank of Montreal for tea and oatcakes before your stroll back to the ship.

Cape Breton is world renowned for the revival of Celtic music and the unique style of playing the fiddle. This presentation is in recognition of that musical heritage.

Journey through historic Sydney past rows of beautifully restored colonial homes and the city's noted industrial community. Visit Whitney Pier Historical Museum for refreshments and learn about the area's unique history. Then it's a short drive to Miners Memorial Park commemorating the many men who died in the mines.

Take a picture-perfect drive through the heart of the Bras d'Or Lakes region of Cape Breton, then step back in time with a visit to the Highland Village, the only living history museum for Gaelic language and heritage in North America.

Cheers! Embark on a festive walking tour, complete with city sights and local craft beverages.

Visit the charming village of Baddeck on the shores of picturesque Bras d'Or Lakes in the heart of Cape Breton Island. En route to the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, you'll pass Boularderie Island and its landmark Seal Island Bridge, and Kelly's Mountain on St. Ann's Bay.

Take a scenic ride through Cape Breton's verdant highlands and past the Mira River to the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest reconstructed 18th century French fortified town in North America. Explore the site which until modern times lay untouched. when archaeologists began to reconstruct the fortress.

Discover the Mi'kmaq cultural lineage with Michael Denny, member of Eskasoni First Nation and well-known cultural expert. After a welcome from Michael, depart with your First Nations guide and hike along the pristine shoreline of the Bras d'Or Lakes, learn traditional crafts, indulge in a tradtional snack and shop for keepsakes.

Venture along the east coast of the awe-inspiring Cabot Trail, renowned as one of the world's most scenic drives. Admire the rugged headlands, sandy beaches and lush green valleys en route to Ingonish Beach, the gateway to the spectacular Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Set sail on an adventure aboard the "Amoeba" schooner and cruise the sparkling waters of the Bras d'Or Lakes. Watch bald eagles in their natural habitat, view Alexander Graham Bell's stately mansion high on the hill overlooking the lake. Later enjoy a buffet style lunch at the Inverary Resort in Baddeck.

Spend the day exploring the breathtaking Bras d'Or Lakes region with an escorted tour of Highland Village, which celebrates Nova Scotia's Gaelic heritage. Stop for a complimentary lunch at the Inverary Resort in Baddeck, home of Alexander Graham Bell. Later enjoy a visit of the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and Museum for a special presentation and exploring the exhibits before spending some free time shopping or taking in Baddecks's panoramic views.