Top 7 Places to Visit in
Sydney Mines | Nova Scotia
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Sydney Mines Heritage Museum and Fossil Centre
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Focused on the heritage and history of Sydney Mines, this museum presents and explores the various treasures and trademarks unique to Cape Breton. In recognition of the town’s history in coal mining, there is a collection of artifacts common to that area that are available for visitors to view. Another exciting exhibit is the restored […]
- 159 Legatto Street, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 2S6
- (902) 544-0992
- https://capebretonfossildiscoverycentre.com/
Princess Colliery Disaster Monument
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This brick-based pulley system serves as a memorial for all the miners killed during the Princess Mine disaster in 1938 and was completed and unveiled in 1990. It is positioned at the site previously occupied by the colliery and has been designed to resemble the entrance to a mine shaft. Twenty-one people were killed by […]
- 150 Pitt Street, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V
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- https://museumofindustry.novascotia.ca/nova-scotia-industry/nova-scotia-coal-mining-tragedies/cape-breton-county-coalfield/princess-pit
Chapel Point Battery Site
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Chapel Point Battery Site is most well-known for its important role in the defence of Sydney Harbour during World War Two. The site includes an observation post, gun batteries, and several below-ground fortifications important to the war’s era. It is a fascinating location to experience a first-hand viewing of wartime architecture and appreciate the significance […]
- Church Street and Amber Drive, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V
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- https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=6525
Lockman’s Beach
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Breathe fresh sea air and relax on Lockman’s Beach. Lockman’s Beach area has a rich military history dating back to the 18th century. Don’t miss taking selfies on Swivel Point. Photo: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=114681172074733&_rdr; Google Street View
- 34 Cable St, Sydney Mines, NS B1V 1T5
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- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=114681172074733&_rdr
Stubbert’s Point Battery
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The Stubbert’s Point Battery features the remains of a gun emplacement constructed for the Second World War. Four years following the battles, the hostillery was dismantled and left open to nature’s influence. The remaining ruins provide a spectacular representation of the fortified defence used in the war, making this site an ideal attraction for historians […]
- 687 Shore Road, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 1A2
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- http://www.fortwiki.com/Stubbert%27s_Point_Battery
Sydney Mines Skatepark
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With large expanses of grass amidst the smooth skatepark routes, this is a beautiful area to visit and spend the day outdoors. The skating road includes a straight back-and-forth run and a fun box with a quarter pipe and bank on the sides, making it a suitable spot for skaters of various expertise. Photo: Google […]
- 150 Pitt Street, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia
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- https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/recreation-facilities.html#skatepark
Dukes Place Pub & Grill
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Welcome to Duke’s Place Pub & Grill! Duke’s Place is a locally owned business that can offer you great local live music & entertainment. Also, we have a full kitchen with some of the “best pizza in town”! Our food and Beverage menus have various choices to satisfy all your cravings, and the Beer is […]