Sydney Area/Marconi Trail

Old and new converge in the Island’s unofficial capital region. The oldest of Mi’kmaq traditions, etched into petroglyphs, contrast with the state-of-the-art Membertou Trade and Convention Centre.

Folk art and traditional crafts, reborn in galleries and workshops. Historic 18th-century city collides with modern boardwalk. Experience the past with each beach found fossil; live our present with a lively selection of festivals, events, and downhome venues.

Experience Cape Breton’s mining history at the Cape Breton Miners Museum, one our the Sydney Area/Marconi Trail’s highlights. The Cape Breton Miners Museum pays tribute to the region’s long and rich history of coal mining. It is home to profound stories of miners and their families, and the resource that helped build a nation.

Oh The Things You’ll See

The epicenter of Cape Breton Island culture, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Spend time with community leaders learning Mi’kmaq history through song, dance, and legend. Walk the Sydney boardwalk and snap a pic next to the World’s Largest Fiddle. Join in a guided fossil excursion at a local beach set amidst a quaint fishing community. Catch a stunning performance in one of our historic theatres or simply soak it all in as you sip locally crafted ales.