Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion, Sydney
As you disembark at Sydney鈥檚 port, the first thing to catch your eye is the impressive Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion-a modern marine terminal. Inside the pavilion, you'll find the Big Fiddle Market, home to nearly fifty stalls offering local crafts, souvenirs, and artisan products. You鈥檒l also find a visitor information center, an art gallery, an internet caf茅, and a cozy Ceilidh Fiddle Bar where cruise passengers can relax to traditional Cape Breton tunes.
It also doubles as one of Sydney鈥檚 premier event venues. Its two main performance spaces-cleverly dubbed the "main stage" and the "lighthouse stage"-regularly host live music, cultural performances, conventions, and even weddings. The pavilion thrives year鈥憆ound as a gathering spot, especially during major celebrations like Sydney鈥檚 nine-day Action Week or the annual Celtic Colours International Festival, when artists from across the globe grace its stages.
The pavilion places you within easy walking distance of the city's historic and cultural attractions. Explore Charlotte Street鈥檚 18th鈥慶entury architecture, visit the Jost House or Cossit House museums, or grab a bite before heading farther out to neighboring sites like the Fortress of Louisbourg or the Alexander Graham Bell Museum.
It also doubles as one of Sydney鈥檚 premier event venues. Its two main performance spaces-cleverly dubbed the "main stage" and the "lighthouse stage"-regularly host live music, cultural performances, conventions, and even weddings. The pavilion thrives year鈥憆ound as a gathering spot, especially during major celebrations like Sydney鈥檚 nine-day Action Week or the annual Celtic Colours International Festival, when artists from across the globe grace its stages.
The pavilion places you within easy walking distance of the city's historic and cultural attractions. Explore Charlotte Street鈥檚 18th鈥慶entury architecture, visit the Jost House or Cossit House museums, or grab a bite before heading farther out to neighboring sites like the Fortress of Louisbourg or the Alexander Graham Bell Museum.
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Sight Name: Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion
Sight Location: Sydney, Canada (See walking tours in Sydney)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Sydney, Canada (See walking tours in Sydney)
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