Petersfield Provincial Park
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Petersfield Provincial Park is a picnic park overlooking the south arm of Sydney Harbour on Cape Breton Island (off Route 239). The park...
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Parks Canada’s Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site commemorates the genius and compassion of renowned inventor Alexander Graham Bell. Exhibits show how he and his associates achieved Canada’s first powered flight with their airplane Silver Dart, produced the world’s fastest boat, advanced recording technology, designed giant kites and, of course, invented the telephone. Original artefacts, films, and family photographs highlight his scientific and humanitarian work. Visitors can also enjoy hands-on activities and a variety of programs. Situated on 10 hectares of land with a superb view of the Bras d’Or Lake in Baddeck on Cape Breton Island, the site overlooks Bell’s summer home, Beinn Bhreagh, still privately owned by his descendants.
White Glove Tour
The Canadian Signature Experience is the stamp of quality that the international tourism marketplace recognizes. There are 8 Canadian Signature Experiences in Nova Scotia with one of them being the White Glove Tour.
Pull on your white gloves and slip behind the scenes to discover the private life of one of the most influential figures in human history. Now you can touch the depths of his inventive genius.
In the “The Parlour” hold Bell’s comfort items: his favourite jacket, walking stick, the personal notebook he kept tucked in his pocket. Follow the love story between “Alec” and Mabel Bell, “the girl for whom the telephone was invented.” Pull the curtain back in “The Workshop” to see how Bell put everyday items to extraordinary use. Pick up his tetrahedral cells, model kites and hydrofoils. Hold Bell’s history in your hands; it might just change your world.
Nearby Things To Do
Paddledog Kayak Tours
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
Guided kayak tours (1.5–2 hr) around Kidston Island; beginner-friendly. Views of Bell estate. Light lunch provided. ...
Comfort Inn Sydney
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Comfort Inn Sydney, Nova Scotia, is now All New Just for You, from guest rooms to lobby; free hot breakfast, and 100% non-smoking. Comfo...
McCurdy’s Restaurant, Silver Dart Lodge
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
“Casual dining with a professional touch” and a spectacular view of the Bras d’Or Lakes makes McCurdy’s restaurant one of Baddeck’...
The Bell Family Album: A Presentation in Photographs
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
This family of photographers has gifted us with a legacy of images that illustrate stories about Bells’ lives at home and at work. Nar...
MacKinnon's Campground
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Scotsville
21 overnight sites (E(30-amp),W,Se) + 80 seasonal; 2 rental trailers. Open & wooded family campground on Lake Ainslie; excellent scenery...
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