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Nova Scotia

Sydney

Sydney, Nova Scotia
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From its founding in 1785 to its growth as a world leader in steel production, the town of Sydney, Nova Scotia embraces its history at every turn.

Named in honour of the 1st Viscount Sydney, Thomas Townsend - the same person for whom Sydney, Australia was named - this now vibrant Nova Scotia town's original settlers included former soldiers and Loyalists escaping the USA after the American Revolution.

You will find many things to do in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The waterfront is the recreational focal point. Buskers will entertain you on warm summer days and hours can be spent watching ships coming and going. Not to be missed is the opportunity to have your photo taken with The Big Fiddle, a tribute to the musical talent of Cape Breton people.

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40 minutes east of Sydney, the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site is worth visiting.

Jump in your RV and drive the 45km to the site and then return to Sydney around the Marconi Trail, stopping in some of the small seaside communities along the route.

Sydney is the Marine Gateway to scenic Newfoundland with a year-round ferry service leaving from North Sydney to Channel Port aux Basques and in summer also to Argentia. The ferry enables those who rent an RV from our Halifax location to include Newfoundland on their Atlantic Maritime provinces itinerary.

The Historic Capital of Cape Breton

From the harbourfront boardwalk to the world's largest fiddle, Sydney is sure to charm you.


Drummers at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Sydney, Nova Scotia Coast Line
Welcome to Sydney Nova Scotia Sign
Welcome to Sydney Nova Scotia Sign

Time Warp Back to the 18th Century

Relive 18th Century Nova Scotia at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site - the largest reconstruction of an original French town and fortifications of its kind in North America.
Video courtesy of Parks Canada

Itineraries that include Nova Scotia

Halifax / Vancouver
20 days
Cross Canada Road Trip
Welcome to the great Canadian road trip where you’ll travel across Canada, from one coast to the other, along the Trans Canada Highway. This three-week journey beginning with Nova Scotia travel destinations will take you to some of Canada’s favourite cities and most celebrated small towns. From the Maritimes to the prairies, experience and celebrate the diverse Canadian landscape and world-renowned hospitality with CanaDream.
Halifax / Halifax
20 days
Atlantic Canada Indigenous Trail
When you visit the Atlantic Canada provinces, you won't just be seeing and feeling the beauty of nature, but also paying homage to its rich history. This land is home to the Mi'kmaq people, who have thrived here for hundreds of years, and it's also where Acadian refugees settled in the late 1800s. On this Atlantic Canada Indigenous Adventure, you'll be able to experience all. From simply exploring its scenic coastlines to experiencing its rich culture and traditions, there's no limit to how much you can enjoy it!
Halifax / Halifax
13 days
Grand Nova Scotia Tour
More than just a taste of Nova Scotia, our Grand Nova Scotia Tour takes you from north to south, east to west. This tour encompasses the Lighthouse and Evangeline Trails, the Glooscap Trail, the Sunrise Trail, the Ceilidh and Cabot Trails and Marine Drive to enable you to see all Nova Scotia has to offer.
Halifax / Halifax
12 days
Lighthouse Route
The Lighthouse Route follows Nova Scotia’s South Shore, where the past is a part of everyday life. Explore towns like Liverpool and Lunenburg while taking in majestic coastal scenery, featuring 20 lighthouses - from the dramatic beauty of the Peggy's Cove lighthouse to Yarmouth's towering Cape Forchu light. There's so much to enjoy in Nova Scotia, from lobster to history, wild ocean to marine life - all this is yours to experience in your motorhome from CanaDream RV Rentals.
Halifax / Halifax
25 days
UNESCO Sites in Atlantic Canada
Join us as we take you to 12 of the 13 sites forming the Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor and discover what makes these sites so special. This itinerary has a leisurely pace and can be shortened should you have fewer days to explore. Please note that a northern surcharge fee is applicable for this itinerary.
The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site was the highlight of my Nova Scotia visit. Kids had a ball there.
Dmitry Petrov
Georgia
Arrived in Sydney to take the ferry to Newfoundland. Looks like there is a lot to do around Sydney and will check it out when I come back.
Erik Svensson
Sweden
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