East Bay Hills Trail
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Big Pond
3-km interpretive trail on 167-acre community property, through mixed forest (birch, maple, hemlock, pine) on gently sloping upland; diverse...
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Sydney Shop, Stay & Dine with Cabot Discovery Tours
Overview
Grab your friends and family for an amazing Shop, Stay & Dine package in Downtown Sydney! Take advantage of all that Sydney has to offer with this one-of-a-kind package created with you in mind.
This package includes accommodations, select meals, and a tasting experience. This package is valued at $325.
Day 1
Welcome to Sydney
Check-in to your hotel for your first night’s stay and take a brief stroll along the waterfront before heading out for dinner at Governor’s Pub in Downtown Sydney.
Governors Pub & Eatery is known as one of the best Cape Breton restaurants, offering a menu filled with incredible seafood and steaks, delicious contemporary versions of hearty Irish classics, and a vast international selection of imported and local drafts and beer.
Day 2
Downtown Sydney
After breakfast, pop into Doktor Luke’s for some specialty coffee and delicious sweets to start your day. The Middle Ground Market, located just upstairs, is a collective of more than twenty local businesses in a micro-boutique space. Check out products from The Cape Breton Beard Factory, Jac-Out-of-the-Box Jewellery, Willow and Twig, & more! Be sure to check out Cape Breton’s Centre for Craft and Design for some truly unique shopping from local artisans!
Sample local drinks at Breton Brewing or Island Folk Cider House before enjoying dinner at Flavor on the Water, focused on local, fresh seafood and Cape Breton cuisine.
Day 3
Many Happy Returns
Enjoy breakfast and one last morning to explore Downtown Sydney. Take some pictures in front of the World’s Largest Fiddle in front of the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion, then stop into The Ugly Mug Cafe and Emporium for fresh coffee and treats for the road.
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