Sydney-NCL 'Heart of the Island' tour

[emac]

Has anyone done the Heart of the Island tour or something similar? Described below:

 

HEART OF THE ISLAND SYN-005 Approximate Duration: 4 hours Level 2 “Ciad Mile Failte” – A Hundred Thousand Welcomes await you. Nova Scotia is Latin for New Scotland and nowhere is this more evident than on Cape Breton Island. This picturesque excursion takes you to the very Heart of Cape Breton Island. The route includes some of the Island’s most dynamic scenery, weaving a route through rugged countryside, touching the shores of the famous Bras d’Or Lakes. Known as the Great Inland Sea (the lakes are salt-water) the Bras d’Or region is a major breeding ground for the bald eagle and other exotic wildlife. As your tour progresses, you’ll stop at the geographical center of Cape Breton Island, Hectors’ Point, Iona and visit the Nova Scotia Highland Village, a 50-acre historical site overlooking the Bras d’Or Lakes. Take a chronological journey through 180 years of Cape Breton’s Scottish architecture, hosted by costumed staff trained in conversational Gaelic and local history. Here you will view a full-size replica of a Scottish Blackhouse, the original one-room structure occupied by the first Scottish settlers in the region, and the only one of its kind in North America. A hilltop panoramic view offers a beautiful blend of land, sky and water. Enjoy tea or coffee and oatcakes before returning to your ship. Note: There is a fair amount of walking at the Highland Village. However, the tour is very scenic and if you wish, you can enjoy the views from the motorcoach. Tea and coffee are served at Highland Village.

 

Elaine

[emac]

Thanks for the information, nice to hear from "a local".

Elaine