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Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
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North Sydney is a community of 5,700 people (2016) on the eastern shore of Cape Breton Island on the north shore of Sydney Harbour. It is mostly a service centre for the ferry traffic to Newfoundland with a number of restaurants and motels.
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The museum houses exhibits, photographs, artifacts, original documents and the history of the people and politics that make up North Sydney. The museum also has specific areas devoted to communications, police and fire departments, a Dutch Heritage area and areas displaying the contribution of the town’s citizens to the First and Second World War. It has a 1919 LaFrance Fire Engine. The fire engine was used to fight fires in the town of North Sydney.
Held every August by the Cape Breton Federation of Agriculture, it is possibly the largest tourist attraction in the town. The main attraction is the agricultural and cultural displays. The Exhibition also includes a circus midway and horse riding presentations such as barrel racing, skills competitions, draft horse competitions, the oxen pull, and the cattle (beef and dairy).
An 18-hole, par 71 golf course. 6,146 yards, exceptional views. A clubhouse, pro shop, driving range, on-course canteen.
A beach for swimming, walking, beachcombing.
Maritime fresh seafood, a variety of grilled paninis, home-made soups, and pastas.
Lobster, of course, but also Asian noodle dishes, ribs, grilled chicken and so on.
Burgers, fries, turkey burgers, fish and chips.
Coffee, cocktails, live music, stand-up comedy.
101 rooms. Wheel-chair accessible, pet friendly and smoke-free. Restaurant with full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Bar on site.
May to mid-Nov. 1880 Victorian home filled with antiques and art-works. Full breakfast included. 3 min from the Newfoundland ferry.
Extensive gardens, waterside veranda, pet friendly, Wi-Fi available. Less than 1 km from the Newfoundland ferry.
A wide range of outdoor gear, clothing and footwear.
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