Top 3 Shore Excursions Tours in Canada

1.Shared Cruise Excursion – “Mini” Cabot Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Leave Sydney’s cruise port in a small, air-conditioned van for a guided section of Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail. Guides such as Brian, Frank, and Daniel share local stories while you stop at coastal viewpoints, St. Ann’s Bay, Kelly’s Mountain, and possibly Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

“We booked this excursion as it had everything we wanted to see. Dave was our personal driver, as it was just husband and I as another couple cancelled. Dave was very informative and a pleasure to be with. OK the weather wasn't great but we got all the information we needed and had a great time. So thank you Face #23 4U2 SEA.”

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2.Sydney: Highland Village & Bell Museum Cruise Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 6 hours · from $140Best value

From Sydney’s cruise docks, a guide in a red Blackwood Tours jacket leads you through Cape Breton’s Scottish heritage at Highland Village, across Little Narrows by ferry, and into Baddeck’s Bell Museum. Allow seven hours in practice, since the tour has sometimes run long.

“Great trip! Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. I would definitely recommend her.”

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3.Private Shore Excursion to Peggy’s Cove & Halifax City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours Top rated

Travel with an English-speaking local guide, including Zamir, from Halifax’s cruise port or a downtown hotel to Peggy’s Cove, the Swissair Flight 111 Memorial, Citadel Hill, and the waterfront. This private five-hour tour gives you more control than a bus outing, with room for photos, food, and personal requests.

“Zamir was a great guide. Patientl waited when our cruise tender was late. We were still able to see and do everything we wanted. He helped us get the most out of each stop. His transformation was so clean and comfortable. It made for a very pleasant day.”

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