Sydney Mines Heritage Museum & Cape Breton Fossil Centre

Sydney Mines Heritage Museum & Cape Breton Fossil Centre
Sydney Mines Heritage Museum & Cape Breton Fossil Centre
Open Gallery

North Sydney & Area

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

Trip Advisor Rating 4.8

Based on 49 Reviews

About

Sydney Mines Heritage Museum & Fossil Centre in Sydney Mines on Cape Breton Island focuses on the history and heritage of the town of Sydney Mines 200 year history of steel making and coal mining and transportation. 

Our restored 1905 train station houses historical artifacts from the community which represents life in Sydney Mines during the coal mining era.

Explore the Cape Breton Fossil Centre which has the largest Carboniferous Plan Fossil display in Canada, in North America. We have over 800 plant fossils on display, as well as a display area, lab, classroom and boardroom. We offer daily tours of our display area.

Enjoy stories from our guides or go on your own fossil hike and explore the coastline to find your own hidden treasure. Bus tours are welcome.

Location & Contact

159 Legatto Street, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia

Social Media

Nearby

Locals Know Blog

Choose your Adventures with A For Adventure!

A for Adventure is coming to Cape Breton! Where are they going to go and what are they doing? Well, that's up to YOU! Visit our Facebook page to vote on where they will go and...

1 Minute Read

Waterfall Chasers – Off Grid Paradise

If you’re looking to start your trip around the Cabot Trail with a little adventure, then this one day itinerary is for you!

2 Minute Read

Winter Gem – I’d rather be fishing!

When you walk out onto the ice in South Harbour, flanked by the Cape Breton Highlands and one of the nicest beaches in Atlantic Canada and the Atlantic Ocean, catching a fish is simply a bonus.

5 Minute Read