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Maritime Bus runs regular services to Halifax (one-way $68.50).
to Halifax (one-way $65) via North Sydney, Sydney and Hwy 105; you can get it to stop
or pick up along the way.
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Sydney
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The second-biggest city in Nova Scotia and the only real city on Cape Breton Island,
Sydney is the embattled core of the island's collapsed industrial belt. The now-closed
steel mill and coal mines were the region's largest employers and now the city feels a bit
empty, but there are some lovely older houses, especially in the North End residential
areas where most of the B&Bs are found. Overall, the city is well serviced and you get
more bang for your buck staying here as a base to explore Louisbourg and the Cabot
Trail than you would in more scenic areas.
Sights
Downtown, Charlotte St is lined with stores and restaurants and there's a pleasant board-
walk along Esplanade.
The North End historic district has a gritty charm. There are eight buildings older than
1802 in a two-block radius in North End. Three are open to the public.
St Patrick's Church
Museum
HISTORIC BUILDING
( 902-562-8237; 87 Esplanade; admission $2; 9am-5pm)
St Patrick's Church Museum is
the oldest Catholic church on Cape Breton Island.
Cossit House
HISTORIC BUILDING
( 902-539-7973;
http://cossithouse.novascotia.ca
;
75 Charlotte St; adult/concession $2/1;
9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 1-5pm Sun Jun-Oct)
The 1787 Cossit House is the oldest house in Sydney.
Jost Heritage House
HISTORIC BUILDING
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