OVERVIEW
Discover inventor Alexander Graham Bell’s many remarkable contributions to the world in his namesake museum in Baddeck, a lovely village on the shores of Bras d’Or Lake. You will drive there along the spectacularly scenic and circuitous Trans-Canada Highway. Upon arriving at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, you will be struck by its unusual design, which is based on the tetrahedron form that the inventor used in his flight test kites. Although Bell is renowned for inventing the telephone, that groundbreaking accomplishment only touches upon the Scotsman’s scientific achievements. Bell earned 18 patents on his own and collaborated on another 12 in areas as diverse as medicine, genetics, electricity, sound, speech, aeronautics and marine engineering. You can learn more about the principles of drag, lift and weight as you explore the exhibits at the museum. On the return to Sydney, you will enjoy extraordinary views of Boulanderie Island and Kelly’s Mountain.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Learn about inventions by Alexander Graham Bell that go far beyond the telephone.
• See models of some of his co-inventions in aeronautics and watercraft.
• Recognize how the museum’s design evokes the look of Bell’s innovative kites.
• Enjoy ever-changing views of Nova Scotia’s natural beauty during the panoramic drives.
HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.
