Top Things to do in North Sydney
- 1. Marine Atlantic Ferry
- 2. Sydney Mines Heritage Museum and Fossil Centre
- 3. The Big Fiddle
- 4. Sydney Range Lighthouses
- 5. North Sydney Historical Society
- 6. Petersfield Provincial Park
- 7. Immaculate Conception Church
- 8. Point Aconi Lighthouse
- 9. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
- 10. St. Joseph Parish
The 10 Best Things to Do in North Sydney, Canada
Discover the best top things to do in North Sydney, Canada including Marine Atlantic Ferry, Sydney Mines Heritage Museum and Fossil Centre, The Big Fiddle, Sydney Range Lighthouses, North Sydney Historical Society, Petersfield Provincial Park, Immaculate Conception Church, Point Aconi Lighthouse, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, St. Joseph Parish.
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1. Marine Atlantic Ferry
Overall Ratings
4 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By gold-vintner - Indianapolis, Indiana
We took the ferry from North Sydney to Argentia, Newfoundland. This is an overnight trip so we did get a stateroom...they are pricey, but probably worth it considering you will be doing some driving once you reach Newfoundland.
They have a "sit down" restaurant as well as a buffet. We did the buffet which as good and contained a very large selection of food. The price was $52.00 for the 2 of us, including tax.
They are well-organized getting the ship loaded as well as unloaded.
Our return trip from Port aux Basques, Newfoundland to North Sydney was equally good, but only about 7 hours in the daylight.
2. Sydney Mines Heritage Museum and Fossil Centre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By KidLove - Pennington, New Jersey
Didn't expect to learn so much and be able to see and touch old fossils here. The kids had a a blast and were also able to take a old fossil home with them Both the caboose and train station are part of this museum and there is also a lot of local history to learn about too!
3. The Big Fiddle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 400 reviews
Reviewed By thesteevesgroup - Apopka, Florida
It's a BIG Fiddle for sure. It was in the Port where our Holland America cruise ship docked and right outside our window. So large it hardly would fit in the frame of my camera when standing on the ground so this pic is from the ship. Pretty cool but not something I would go out of my way to see because it is only accessible from the dock.
4. Sydney Range Lighthouses
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Robby G C - Toronto, Canada
We drove for a while to find this lighthouse. When there was construction, we asked the flag man about this lighthouse. He gave us directions and held the traffic, so we could turn back to find this lighthouse.
Finally, we found some white and red behind lots of trees. We found it and it was beautiful! It is painted in white and the top is painted in red. It is quite high, but not higher than the trees! We entered a driveway to see it better. It was worthwhile!
5. North Sydney Historical Society
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By hagnel - Hamilton, Canada
For anyone who wants an insight into life in this town and the people who forged this towns character and culture drop in to this small museum and you will leave with a far better understanding of this area, its people, and the sacrifices they made to make this town what it is today Admission is free but do donate in the free will box. Many families immigrated to these shores to seek work. Dutch, Irish, British, French, and so many others . Coming from a coal mining family I was interested in the exhibits that gave information on the plight of these miners. The museum is home to a centennial library and has many photographs of local people, army history, and the war years they even have a fire engine.
6. Petersfield Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By rogerl251 - Fredericton, Canada
During our recent visit to Sydney we visited Petersfield Provincial Park and really enjoyed it. The park's history is interesting and the park itself is well cared for. If you are looking to get some fresh air or peace and quiet, give the park a try.
7. Immaculate Conception Church
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
8. Point Aconi Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Robby G C - Toronto, Canada
We drove quite a while to see the Point Aconi Lighthouse. When we arrived, there was no lighthouse any longer. It had been modernized with a new kind of lighthouse, that warned boats from a distance.
I found out that the Point Aconi Lighthouse had been destroyed by fire. They didn’t find the culprits yet.
We were a bit discouraged. It’s when we looked our surroundings, that we found that the old lighthouse was on solid rock and a quite attractive rock. In front of it was an island with a mountain at the middle. It was truly beautiful!
I enjoyed the views and it is quite worthwhile to see it!
9. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Robby G C - Toronto, Canada
This blue church on the corner is quite historic. It's here that many Scotts came to church. The miners also came to that same church.
It's quite attractive and it can hold quite a lot of people and it is historic as well!
It was a pleasure to find this church where miners and Scots attended. Wow!
10. St. Joseph Parish
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Robby G C - Toronto, Canada
This is an attractive church. It stands high on a hill and it is humongous! It has two towers and between the two towers are the crucifix. They have three entrance doors. This means that lots of people come here on Sundays.
They have a motto: One Family of Faith
They had lots of flowers nearby the church. They were proud of their church.
One guy stopped nearby us. He was from Ontario. He told us that this was his church when he lived here and truly it is a beautiful church. Wow!
Wortwhile to see!
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