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Sydney, Ns, Canada
Easy
Activity Level
No Minimum Age
Snack Only
3.5 hours
Enjoy a picturesque drive through Cape Breton's dynamic scenery, weaving through rugged countryside, touching the shores of Bras d'Or Lakes. Stop at Highland Village where vibrant Gaelic culture & traditions are alive and awaiting discovery at this living history/folk-life museum. Highland Village is the only living history museum for Gaelic language & heritage in North America. Tour 11 period buildings, structures representative of a Gaelic community from late 1700s to 1800s. The house, mill, forge, store, and church set upon 43-acres will take you to another time. There are rare farm animals, including soay sheep & highland cattle. Costumed animators offer interactive learning experiences. The Highland Village has 3,000+ artifacts from hooked rugs, furniture & instruments used to explore and make maps. Visit the lookout for a breathtaking view of the Bras d'Or Lakes, which covers 683 sq. miles.
Guests must be able to walk for an extended period over uneven surfaces. For safety reasons, guests with mobility difficulties may not participate on this excursion.