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| COMMUNITY PROFILE |
| Nova Scotia > Sydney |
Sydney is in Cape Breton County, in the province of Nova Scotia. The community was named for Sydney Harbour.
The community was settled by Loyalists from New York State, and later by Scottish immigrants.
Well-known residents have included:
· Danny Gallivan, hockey broadcaster
Local festivals include:
· Celti Coulours International Festival - Oct. 5-13, 2007 Dates often change. Check Sydney web sites and events links in the sections below.
Attractions: Casino Nova Scotia
Historic sites and museums: Cape Breton Centre for Heritage & Science, Whitney Pier Historical Museum, Cossit House
Colleges and universities: Nova Scotia Community College - Marconi Campus, Cape Breton University, University College of Cape Breton
Listed places in Sydney: | Airports (1) | Colleges (1) Hotels (5) Also see listings below Sections below provide additional information and links about Sydney travel and tourism, maps, recreation, government and transportation. | Note: The ePodunk database includes many places that are no longer populated communities. These may include rural crossroads, hamlets, ghost towns or settlements that have been absorbed by nearby cities or towns. |  (Also see local map below.) Sydney Web sites | Sydney tourism | Ancestry & family history | Genealogy page (NS GenWeb) for Cape Breton County | Nova Scotia genealogy page (GenWeb) Nova Scotia genealogical society Canadian Genealogy Centre Early Canadiana Online Nova Scotia family search Upper and Lower Canada marriage bonds Census records (historic): 1901 census 1911 census City directories: Library and Archives Canada collection Immigration: Immigration records, 1925-1935 Land: Canadian County Atlas Military: Soldiers of World War I Archives | Nova Scotia archive | Library & Archives Canada Cemeteries | Add a local cemetery to our listings | Communities | Communities near Sydney | Economy | Employment growth & unemployment rates | Education | Colleges and universities in Sydney include Cape Breton University | Colleges in Nova Scotia | Environment | Air quality forecasts for Nova Scotia | Environment Canada Nature Conservancy in Canada Events | Sydney festival web sites: | Celtic Colours International Festival ePodunk festival listings Food & restaurants | Chowhound message boards for Canada | Government | Nova Scotia provincial government | Historical societies | Nova Scotia historical society | History | Archives in Nova Scotia | Library & Archives Canada Heritage Canada Jobs | Jobs in Nova Scotia | Sydney locator map. Use the navigation tools in the upper left to move the map center or to zoom in or out. You can also click and drag the map to move in any direction. Media | Newspapers in Nova Scotia | Obituaries | Check daily newspapers in or near Sydney | Photos & post cards | Photos of Nova Scotia places | Post cards of Nova Scotia communities Postal Service | Find a postal outlet | Postal codes Postal code reverse lookup (find cities by postal code) Travel & tourism | Airports near Sydney | Hotels in or near Sydney Sydney tourism Nova Scotia tourism bureau Border wait times Weather | Nova Scotia weather conditions
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