scenic viewpoint
Cape Smokey
Headland lookoff on the Cabot Trail south of Ingonish, where the road switchbacks down a 300 m granite cape with sweeping Atlantic views along Cape Breton's rugged east coast.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Nova Scotia, Canada · North America
North Sydney sits on the route: 10 minutes from Sydney Mines, 45km from Cape Smokey.
North Sydney is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 5,699, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, North Sydney sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Glace Bay time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add North Sydney to your route.
Upper North Sydney is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality on Cape Breton Island.
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North Sydney is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 46.2078 latitude, -60.2549 longitude.
North Sydney has a population of approximately 5,699 people, making it a town in Canada.
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scenic viewpoint
Headland lookoff on the Cabot Trail south of Ingonish, where the road switchbacks down a 300 m granite cape with sweeping Atlantic views along Cape Breton's rugged east coast.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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