Sydney independently.

[Alex_77]

When we first planned our upcoming Boston-Quebec cruise  I was thinking that we would hire a car to Louisborg at this cruise stop. (We have previously stayed in Nova Scotia and seen Baddeck and Cape Breton.) However I can’t find a rental car for the day.- a situation I understand.
Are we likely to find local company excursions at the port on the day, or any recommendations to contact in advance. Otherwise I think I need to book the cruise coach trip.

[MJC]

I am interested in your question too, and hope someone responds now that we're getting close to the season for these cruises.

[gubby]

Sorry I know nothing about car rental. However, if available, book the ship's tour. This is a tour that is SO worthwhile, and it would be a shame to miss it. I seldom give any government credit, but did write an actual letter to Tourism Canada for spending some of my tax dollars on this site. There is so much to do and see and learn here.  Be sure to dress warmly as the wind can be wicked.

[Alex_77]

Thanks all. Before I hit my personal deadline to ensure we had an excursion booked  I rechecked car hire and was able to book for a day with Enterprise - though we may need a taxi to get to the office (40-50 mins walk away!)

so we will go to the fort independently - and can take it at our own pace..

[MJC]

We don't want an all-day excursion on a bus, so I have a question in to this company to see if they will just take us to Louisbourg and back:

 

https://sydneycapebretontaxitours.ca/over-6hr-tours

 

I'll come back to post what I've learned.

[Solent Richard]

On 7/16/2022 at 4:31 PM, Alex_77 said:

When we first planned our upcoming Boston-Quebec cruise  I was thinking that we would hire a car to Louisborg at this cruise stop. (We have previously stayed in Nova Scotia and seen Baddeck and Cape Breton.) However I can’t find a rental car for the day.- a situation I understand.
Are we likely to find local company excursions at the port on the day, or any recommendations to contact in advance. Otherwise I think I need to book the cruise coach trip.

You may find this review of mine more than helpful ...

 

https://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2020/10/04/one-way-to-do-sydney-nova-scotia/

 

[travelite]

On 7/16/2022 at 11:31 AM, Alex_77 said:

When we first planned our upcoming Boston-Quebec cruise  I was thinking that we would hire a car to Louisborg at this cruise stop. (We have previously stayed in Nova Scotia and seen Baddeck and Cape Breton.) However I can’t find a rental car for the day.- a situation I understand.
Are we likely to find local company excursions at the port on the day, or any recommendations to contact in advance. Otherwise I think I need to book the cruise coach trip.

There used to be a local bus that went to Louisborg.  There are some local tours and private guides that do tours.  I would definitely arrange something in advance.  

[1kaper]

I was able to book a car rental last week for this week so I would check availability again.  

 

I was looking for something else yesterday and saw this.  I have not taken a tour with them but another option 

https://www.cabotdiscoverytours.com/