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.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Nova Scotia, Canada · North America
Sydney sits on the route: 10 minutes from Coxheath, 54km from Cape Smokey.
Sydney is a city located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 105,968, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, 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 Sydney to your route.
Temple Sons of Israel is a synagogue in Sydney, Nova Scotia. It is the only active synagogue in Cape Breton. The congregation was established in 1919.
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Sydney is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 46.1351 latitude, -60.1831 longitude.
Sydney has a population of approximately 105,968 people, making it a city 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.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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