Sydney - Nova Scotia - Canada. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Sydney, Nova Scotia, is a city of about 26,000 people and is the nucleus of Cape Breton Island. It was the focal point of iron ore mining and steel mills, but these industries are no longer in existence. Tourism in Sydney is mainly concentrated on the many cruise ships that sail into the harbor and the many tourists that pass through the region to make connections to the ferries that sail from North Sydney to Newfoundland.

Sydney is conveniently located so that you are only a short distance away from the major attractions of the area. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck, where you will learn about this person and his inventions. See the lone piper in the parking lot which gives you a small glimpse into the Scottish heritage of the area. Take some time to explore the Cabot Trail, where the scenery is absolutely breathtaking as you drive along the tops of the high cliffs and explore the small fishing villages.

Guides in period costume will take you through the history of Sydney when you visit Cossit House Museum, the oldest house in the city. Learn about the evolution of using wood to build houses when you visit the Jost Heritage House, once the home of a prominent merchant. See the many animals native to Nova Scotia when you walk the trails of the Two River Wildlife Park and you can visit the oldest Roman Catholic Church on Cape Breton Island at the St. Patrick's Church Museum, believed to date back to 1828.

There are several beach parks in Sydney, such as the Dominion Beach Provincial Park and the Mira Gut Beach. There are five golf courses in the area, so the avid golfer won't have much trouble being able to tee off. There are many festivals that take place here throughout the year, such as the Celtic Colors International Festival, the Caribbean Festival and the Festival of the Arts.

There is a wealth of accommodations to choose from to suit any budget and the restaurants serve all types of food. You will want to include Sydney on your list of places to revisit time and again.