Official Language:
French
Secondary Language:
English
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Currency:
CAD
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Population:
Approximately 34,000 people call Sydney home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Sydney Canada: The climate is at its best from the end of May through mid October. Summer months can be quite warm and humid, with temperatures reaching 90 degree, though the average summer highs are in the 70's and 80's°F( 21-27°C). Evening fog is common on summer nights and cool things off. Spring and fall temperatures average about 10 degrees cooler than summer temperatures.
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Sydney, located on the eastern coast of Cape Breton Island in north-eastern Nova Scotia, Canada. This remote Nova Scotia island, has large rolling hills with picturesque valleys. The community, settled here in the early 1780s by United Empire Loyalists. The city is named in honour of the British statesman Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney. Serving as the capital of Cape Breton Island from 1784 to 1820, during which time the island became part of Nova Scotia Province. The harbour is home to the Gaelic speaking descendants of Scottish settlers and Acadian French. Sydney is located in a major coal-producing region, and is a major industrial area. Major products include iron and steel, wood items, ships, chemicals, building materials, and processed food. Since the end of World War II in 1945 the coal and steel industries have declined.
The Mi'kmaq Indians, who lived undisturbed for thousands of years, originally settled Nova Scotia. John Cabot was the first European to step ashore. He reached Cape Breton Island during the late 15th Century. Though the French were first to settle here, King James I of England proclaimed the area New Scotland, or Nova Scotia in Latin. The French and British fought over the area,ending with the French finally ceding the land in 1713 after signing the Treaty of Utrecht. Sydney is Nova Scotia's third largest city. With over 26,000 people calling Sydney home, the city has certainly come a long way from its roots as a British Loyalist haven. Loyalists from New York decided to settle here in 1785 and remain under British rule. Soon after immigrants from Scotland arrived. In the early 20th Century Syndey's population began to grow quickly when a steel plant opened in town. This naturally attracted people from all over Nova Scotia. Coal had been discovered in mines nearby, and brought even more people into Sydney. All of this industry created a mess to the environment around Sydney, and only now is the city slowly fixing the problem.
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Attractions |
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The Jost House:
Purchased by Thomas Jost in 1836. Jost was a Halifax merchant and his family remained on the property until 1971. Filled with Victorian artifacts, each room is decoratesd with a different theme. The kitchen, in the basement has a cooking fireplace and a beehive bake-oven. Local collections can be found within the house, as well as 20th century medicinals.
Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science:
Open year-round, featuring a variety of permanent and changing exhibits reflecting the history and culture of Cape Breton Island. Displays for children are offered in Discovery Corner.
Cossit House Museum:
Built in 1787, this was the residence of the Rev. Ranna Cossit, Sydney's first permanent Anglican minister. This is believed to be Sydney's oldest surviving house. This house features New England colonial architecture and period furnishings. Open June 1 - October 15.
Sydney Coalfield:
Located on the northeast coast of Cape Breton Island. This is where coal-bearing rocks extend 50 km (21 miles) from Cape Dauphin east to Morien Bay. These rocks extend to the south coast of Newfoundland with more than 98% of the coalfield lying beneath the ocean. The Sydney Coalfield hosts the largest coal resource in eastern Canada. This has been the centre of coal mining in Nova Scotia.
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More Information |
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Web: http://sydneycanadaportservices.com/portofsydney.html
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