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Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Sydney is a city of 30,960 people (2021). It is the main port on Cape Breton Island, in Nova Scotia.
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This restaurant features a large menu consisting of a good mixture of diner classics and newer 'fusion-fare'. Because it is located inside the casino, it is off limits to those under 19.
Fresh ideas and local ingredients, pub style classics, kid’s meals and finer fare. In Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, near the Hampton Inn Sydney.
A local craft brewery that sells pints in the tasting room.
Cheaper motel located 10 minutes outside of the downtown core. No website; call to make reservations.
Although the nicest hotel in the city, it lacks a swimming pool so it might not be very family friendly, which might be a selling point for busy business travellers.
Hotel with free high-speed Internet, restaurant and lounge, heated pool, exercise room, executive suite, courtyard and free parking.
This hotel features large conference facilities and ballrooms, a large swimming pool, waterslide, gym and sauna.
This hotel also has a pool, sauna, hot tub, and gym.
By car
Driving to Sydney can be done by crossing the Canso Causeway which links the island to the Nova Scotia mainland at Auld's Cove (on the mainland) and Port Hawkesbury (on Cape Breton).
By bus
By boat
Ferry service is available from Newfoundland in North Sydney.
Most sights within the downtown are within walking distance, however most major tourist sights are well outside of the city and require a car or pre-arranged tour bus.
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