An Experience of Art & History

June 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024

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345 Esplanade

902-539-2148

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Overview

We wish for tourists to have the opportunity to live a historical and artistic experience by staying for a night at the vintage Royal Hotel established since 1895.

While staying here, our guests are able to create a painting by the guidance of a local artist! The activity takes place onsite in our art gallery. Guests can book a time to create a painting while staying at our boutique hotel. Each live painting session is approximately 1-2 hours long and guests have the opportunity to bring home with them a beautiful piece of art that they created during their stay here. Price for the activity is $60 /person, and is not included with their stay here. (Canvas and paint included.) Bookings for this activity must be done in advance by calling thd hotel. Maximum of 3 participants.

Royal Hotel

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Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: Sydney & Area

The Royal Hotel is located at the heart of downtown Sydney on beautiful Cape Breton Island. Built in 1895, the Royal Hotel provides 1...

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