Sydney Area/Marconi Trail

A historic 18th-century city collides with modern-day life, as townspeople fill shops with bright new ventures. Here you are only a short walk or drive away from some of our most well-preserved experiences, such as our coal mines, the Fortress of Louisbourg, barracks, and museums galore.

Explore local festivals, events, and traditions across the second-largest city in Nova Scotia. Stop into one of our many communities and enjoy all that the Sydney and Marconi area has to offer.

8 Day Trips from the World's Largest Fiddle

The unofficial capital of Cape Breton is filled with plenty of fun and adventurous activities for everyone. With the world’s largest fiddle as a crown jewel, you’ll be surprised with what you find here. Why not view the experiences and decide for yourself?

Where to Stay

Stay in the heart of Cape Breton Island as you explore what the Port City has to offer. From hotels to cabins and everything in-between, you are never far from an adventure in Sydney.

Where to Sleep
Where to Eat

As you walk the streets of Downtown Sydney you’ll find everything from romantic lobster dinners to quaint cafés. In Sydney you’ll find restaurants that come alive with the sound of music each weekend and are filled with goodies from local breweries, cider houses and more!

Local Eats

Easy to Find. Hard to Leave.

There are direct flights to Sydney from Toronto and Montreal and from other North American and European cities via Halifax. If traveling by ground, the Trans-Canada Highway 104 leads to Cape Breton Island.

Getting Here and Around

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Cape Breton Miners Museum

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. Be sure to experience the museum’s underground tour, Ocean Deeps Colliery, a coal mine located just beneath the museum.

Visit the Miners Museum