Places to stay in North Sydney, Nova Scotia
North Sydney is a community along the eastern coast of Cape Breton Island located on the north side of Sydney Harbour. North Sydney is an important port in Atlantic Canada as it is the western terminus of the Marine Atlantic ferry service. It acts as the marine link for the Trans-Canada Highway to the island of Newfoundland, which is why North Sydney's nickname is called The Gateway To Newfoundland. Places to eat in the region include A & K Lick-A-Chick, A & K Lick-A-Treat, McDonald’s, and Kenny's Pizza.
We currently have 23 accommodations in and around North Sydney with other regional listings available for Hotels, Motor Inns, Campsites, B&B's and other properties. You can filter listings by the available types:
Wondering where to stay? Lodging options in the community are mainly limited to Bed and Breakfast type accommodations, though there are a few nearby hotels. If you are travelling in the area, North Sydney is located close to Plaster Point, MacIsaacs Cove, Church Cove, Rocheal Pond and Grappling Brook.
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Other local North Sydney information and places to visit.
North Sydney is 4 km away from Sydney Mines, 5 km away from Bras d'Or, 10 km away from Murphy Cove and 11 km away from Sydney.
North Sydney is located at longitude -60°15'28.98 and latitude 46°12'57.715.
Things to see and do, places to eat in North Sydney

A & K Lick-a-chick Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). Located at 386 Park Road, Bras d'Or. A & K Lick-A-Chick has the best tasting fried chicken in Little Bras d’Or!
Bring the family for a picnic-style lunch or dinner and enjoy some delicious, crispy seasoned chicken. Don’t forget all the “fixins,” like coleslaw, potato salad, and fresh-cut taters. Finish off your meal with a delightfully decadent ice cream novelty or cake. Or maybe some warm apple pie? It’s hard to decide with so many choices!
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Sourdough Country Bakery ( Dining / Bakery ). Located at 5673 Highway #1, Cambridge. Year-round. Tues-Sat 7:00am-5:30pm; Full line of breads and sweets. Stop in for a coffee and take home a decadent dessert!
Canton Family Restaurant ( Dining / Specialty ). Located at 294 Commercial Street, North Sydney. Clean, comfortable, casual atmosphere, fast efficient service. We cater to individual customers and we boast about our "all-you-can-eat" Sunday buffet. Finest Chinese, Szechwan Cantonese and Canadian food. Year-round. Sun-Thu, 11:00am-10:00pm; Fri, to 11:00pm; Sat to midnight.
Rollie's Wharf Restaurant & Lounge ( Dining / Family ). Located at 411 Purves Street, North Sydney. Pleasant family dining overlooking North Sydney harbour. While enjoying fresh seafood and lobster hot from the pot, watch Marine Atlantic ferries depart for Newfoundland. Pastas, stir-fry, succulent sirloin steak and on Fridays after 4pm they are 2 for one. Great food at reasonable prices. Air-conditioned. Live fiddle music every Thursday night, featuring locals famous and not so famous. Bring your fiddle and join in the fun. Dock your boat right at our adjacent wharf and enjoy your meal on one of our patio decks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Year-round. Daily, 10:00am-2:00am.
Closed or unlisted properties
- Prince at Prince Executive Suites closed or delisted.
- Black Spoon Bed & Breakfast closed or delisted.