Sydney, Nova Scotia on Sunday

[sdf89]

Just noticed we are in Sydney on a Sunday. Will many things be closed? (particularly Louisbourg??)

[daWoods]

Cruise ships mean money. Cape Breton is a tourist area. Nothing will be closed of any importance, including the fort.

[Host Caroline]

Just noticed we are in Sydney on a Sunday. Will many things be closed? (particularly Louisbourg??)

No, fortress will not be closed... but recommend you go with local as you will only have 1.25-1.5 hours on a ship tour.. way way too short a time. http://www.richmondcounty.ca/tourism/index.htm may have some info re fortress hours on Sunday

[sdf89]

No, fortress will not be closed... but recommend you go with local as you will only have 1.25-1.5 hours on a ship tour.. way way too short a time. http://www.richmondcounty.ca/tourism/index.htm may have some info re fortress hours on Sunday

 

Caroline: in this and multiple threads you have emphasized going "local" in order to have enough time. We plan to take your advice and price the taxis and car rental at the pier. If we do choose the cab route, have you heard whether it is tricky to get a cab ride back? Do you set up a time in advance with the 1st driver... or call a number when ready?

[Host Caroline]

I cannot for the life of me find the info I got last year when we were there but I'm gonna keep looking. In the meantime, here's a link http://louisbourg.com/fortress.html to the Fortress. If I recall correctly for $80 CA they take you, you have about 3 hours there and bring you back.. it's aboutg a 1/2 hour ride from Sydney to the fortress. I am going to keep looking and will post when I find the stuff.!

[Binok]

The information on Fortress of Louisbourg says the restaurants and bakery are only open until Sept. 30th. Will all the costumed workers be there in early October? With all the cruise ships coming, I'd think they might extend their season a bit.

[mirrajay]

Yes, they are all there until Oct 31 from what I saw on an official site.

[Joy2Day]

Last year, I was there on 10/14 (a Tuesday). They were definitely in "scale-down" mode -- which makes sense. Because of this, some buildings were closed. There was still lunch available. Although there weren't as many interpreters around, the experience is more personal because there aren't huge crowds.