Reviews of Port of Sydney (Tourist Attraction)

Karen Parkinson

Love it so beautiful

Nicolas Desaulniers

The glossiest part of Sydney, laid out on display for cruise ship passengers and other tourists. Stay here for a while and you might imagine yourself in another city.

Nitnem Kaur

Beautiful place for relaxation and to enjoy nature

j-Sun C (HighWingy)

A nice terminal that certainly tries hard to keep you occupied. And it seems to mostly have paid off. The inside terminal has a bunch of shops and some food vendors. And while we were there, they had opened up a larger section with several local vendors. Everyone was very nice, and a lot of townsfolk came out to send off our cruise ship. Defiantly worth a visit.

Mandeep Singh

Amazing you could feel relaxed love this place

Ken Heaton

Visitors can have their photos taken just outside the cruise terminal with the world's largest fiddle, a 50-foot reminder of Cape Breton's musical heritage. Inside the terminal there is a nice restaurant upstairs, Flavour on the Water, and a walk through display showing some of the interesting sights that visitors can experience in the area. Sydney is a city in transition. For a long time it was known mainly as an industrial center, one of Canada's major coal and steel suppliers. In the past, cruise passengers typically left the town for nearby excursions, like the beautiful Bras d'Or Lakes area and town of Baddeck, where Alexander Graham Bell lived and worked. The Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest historic reconstruction in North America, lures many visitors, and the Cabot Trail is one of Canada's most scenic drives. But today's Sydney is an increasingly interesting place to visit. When the mills and mines closed for good in 2001, the city turned its eyes to the harbor and the 70,000 cruise-ship passengers who arrive each season. By concentrating on tourism, Sydney is making the most of its rich history and its position as the major city on beautiful Cape Breton Island. British loyalists fleeing the American Revolution founded the town in 1785, and the settlement soon prospered from its rich natural resources. In its industrial heyday, jobs in the steel factories and coal mines attracted settlers from many lands, including many who emigrated from the Scottish Highlands. Their influence is still evident. Cape Breton is one of the rare places in North America where Gaelic is still spoken, and Celtic music is heard everywhere. The North End of town will remind a bit of New England, with six buildings built in the late 18th century, including steepled churches and homes dating to the 1780s. Enthusiastic guides help bring the past to life. A growing boardwalk along the harbour's edge winds near the handsome Wentworth Park.

Atonu Das Gupta

awesome

Deniz Veli

I've been in a lot of ports, but this is the first one with a crew lounge.

Thomas Allen

Really awesome facility. Interesting looking building. Cool interior, clean washrooms, lots of parking. A giant metal Fiddle sculpure, some find it gaudy but I see it every night from across the water and I think it really adds to the fishbowl that is Sydney. A big plus for our town.

Ryan Nelson

Has a "museum" upstairs which is basically an advertisement to the rest of the activities on the island. Worth looking at though. This was mostly closed while we were there. Check out the big fiddle outside!

John Dragoo

The port and cruise terminal were nice, but there were too few shops and restaurants within walking distance.

Barry Metz

Very nice place

Shaun Augé

Wow just saw the Carribean princess boat! Amazing!

Annette Drapeau

Beautiful area. Coming back in the summer

Liat Shomrat

Nice place

Michelle MacAdam

Great area

Daniel MacNeil

Absolutely fantastic Venue for Sydney and Area!

Goose Canada

Gorgeous area

Linda Estes

Cute village, nice shops.

Andrew Boyles

A very nicely laid out walk along the port of Sydney was a pleasure to experience. The downtown area is free from traffic noise and would be enjoyed by anyone who cherishes quiet peaceful surroundings while they visit the downtown.

Terry P. G.

The cruise port shopping area in Sydney features some of the nicest most Pleasant and helpful vendors you have ever come across. They sell a wide range of goods clothing , jewelry, and lots more. It's walking distance to the downtown area for more shopping or restaurants, Really enjoyed this place.

Chad A (Chad)

Fun

Reyhan Habib

Great port! As soon as you step of your cruise ship, you see the "Canadian" flag soaring in the sky (off a flag pole). Location is fantastic, in walk-able distance from the city and historic sites.

Sharondipitys Canada

Sydney Gifts is located in Boutique Number 1 on the Waterfront facing the cruise ship

Bunsen L.

A huge fiddle has been built outdoor.

Colleen Sample

Wonderful staff and cute little shops and crafts

Mick M. Sahib

Pretty nice place. Had a few Tall Ships in Port and a live band inside. Washrooms clean and lots of parking.

Wilhelm Tromans

I like the giant trees nearby.

Shahaf Mei-Dan

It's a nice port, nothing special. The fiddle is just a fiddle, which is big. Don't go out of your way just to get here.

Mark Eff

Clean and friendly

Christopher Lantz

Very clean and well developed, would recommend for anyone who wants to go for a still on the waterfront.

Mike Corrigan

Harbor Hopper tour's during summer.

Mike Ou

Very impressive square and port view.

Liz Wangari

Very nice food and a place that you can enjoy coffee, nice hospitality

Matthieu BATTAULT

(Translated) Cute but small, we quickly go around (Original) Mignon mais petit, on en fait vite le tour

Wilfred Richard

Love it here. Lots of souvenirs and eating.

William MacIntosh

Port of Sydney is a beautiful spot to visit or to go for a nice walk along the waterfront

Nick Wakeham

Nice experience and great little shops

Ron Jaenisch

Internet works great

Ken Mergl

Not sure why a cruise ship would stop here!

Reg Donovan

Beautiful boardwalk area. Well lit and a great place for a relaxing walk.

Genny Scaraglio

Wery good old style

piano lover

Amazing what they have done with this area.

Kim Whitty

Nice and clean

igor

(Translated) A delicious cuisine. And good service (Original) Смачна кухня. І гарна обслуга

David Pickett

Gorgeous area to take a nice walk at night

Michael Richards

It was really nice with parking and little shops to look in when a ship is docked.

Gordon Leblanc

Great

Mike Ho

Everyone is nice and helpful. Clean and features local crafts, especially good for momentos

Leaette Vollmar

Great place to visit by cruise ship! I liked the hometown atmosphere of Sydney. The port was especially delightful, as we were in port on a Sunday, yet all the souvenir shops were open, including a crafters and artisans market. Upon arriving we were also greeted by a genuine bagpiper, as well as an enjoyable orchestra assembled of town folks upon departure at the end of the days visit.

Heather Lappan

My husband and I had a wonderful time! We stayed at the Holiday Inn, and had dinner at The Governor's Pub. The service was outstanding at both, and the meals at the pub were fantastic!

Nur Rohim

(Translated) Travel (Original) Bersisata