Is Sydney, Nova Scotia worth visiting? (Exploring the heart of Cape Breton Island)

Is Sydney, Nova Scotia worth visiting? (Exploring the heart of Cape Breton Island) | Canada 🇨🇦

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You've probably never heard of Sydney, Nova Scotia. I can't blame you - it's remote location on its namesake harbour on the north coast of Cape Breton Island makes it one of the most hard-to-reach locations in Atlantic Canada. A long five hour drive from Halifax, this small town is technically the province’s second-largest city (now called the Cape Breton Regional Municipality), and is without a doubt the beating heart of Cape Breton Island. Here, the accents are almost Irish, with locals sounding closer to Newfoundlanders rather than their fellow Nova Scotians. This place is "far off the beaten path", defined, and that seclusion and remoteness has only contributed to their unique culture, accent, and way of life.
Despite not having nearly the same bustle and cosmopolitan charm of Nova Scotia's capital city of Halifax, Sydney instead offers visitors its charming harbour, plenty of historic homes (some dating back to the 1700s!), excellent seafood and fish & chips, as well as oddities like the world’s largest fiddle, if you’re a fan of quirky roadside attractions. The surrounding area boasts green pastures, winding coastal drives, and amazing ocean vistas along with plenty of adorable B&Bs and guesthouses to relax at after a long day of sightseeing.
In this video, I take you on a short (and foggy!) tour around this small Nova Scotian town, taking in the idyllic harbourfront boardwalk before taking a walking tour around the town's historical streets. I also check out one of Sydney's most famous local cafes - Doktor Luke's - before winding my way back down to the water. The island is also home to some of the kindest locals on Earth, including one fellow who insisted that he drive me to neighbouring North Sydney, even though he wasn't going in that direction. Maritime hospitality at its finest, and those who have visited here will know that comes as no surprise.
Have you been to Sydney & Cape Breton Island? Have questions about travelling here? Let me know in the comments below!
00:00 Intro
00:54 Sydney Airport to town
01:48 Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront
02:39 Harbourfront Boardwalk
03:42 The Lord Fin Fish & Chips
04:32 The Big Fiddle / Cruise Terminal
06:03 Historic District
09:28 Doktor Luke's Coffee
10:00 Downtown walk
12:38 Sydney Sign
13:54 Drive to North Sydney
14:26 North Sydney AirBNB
15:41 Outro
Episode 196 | #NorthAmerica #Canada #NovaScotia | #CapeBreton #SydneyNS | Filmed September 2023
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@diannessecretgarden5049 Күн бұрын

Glad you like our hometown.

@DrifterDave Күн бұрын

I did! I wish I could have seen a bit more of it!

@caseyraymond1263 8 күн бұрын

Next time you are in Sydney you go to the town of Glace Bay. When you told the story about the lion the Royal Bank it was in front of was the brick building when you came up Dorchester st. and turned on to Charlotte st. I loved how kind to us in Sydney. I wish you a very good day 🎉

@DrifterDave 6 күн бұрын

I would have loved to explore Sydney a bit further! Unfortunately, I didn't have a rental car on this trip, so I was limited to only what I could see and do on foot. Glace Bay would have been interesting to explore!

@kunalgupta528 16 күн бұрын

He dave thats 50 bucks was mine can your return them ?

@DrifterDave 16 күн бұрын

Please send a stamped self-addressed return envelope with $5 CAD handling fee and I will happily mail the 50 rupees back! 😂 I'll even take your word for it!

@ginettechiasson4095 2 күн бұрын

Can't be sure, not having seen any this year yet, but those pesky Itty, bitty little pests are likely what we know as "No see 'ems". Not fun, but not as bad as black flies or mosquitoes! Glad you liked our hospitality. Most of us take great pride in it. My brother once drove a couple, who'd had an accident on the Cabot Trail and totalled their vehicle, to the US border. 😊

@tickahey 22 сағат бұрын

The mussels are awesome at the flavor on the water. Cape Breton Island is great but i think Sydney is boring.

@DrifterDave 17 сағат бұрын

Good to know about the mussels! I was only in Sydney for a day, but would have liked to have a car so that I could have explored a bit more around the area. Been to the highlands back in 2011 and loved it. Need to get back out there again!