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Sydney River Nova Scotia Map

Explore Sydney River, Nova Scotia, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Sydney River, Nova Scotia

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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sydney River, Nova Scotia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

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PlaceSydney River
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationCape Breton
CountryCanada
Latitude46.103558
Longitude-60.228772
Postal Code (FSA)B1S
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceTown
CGN IDCBLHF

About Sydney River, Nova Scotia

Sydney River is a community in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Sydney River is located at 46.1036°N, 60.2288°W.

Sydney River rests along the Atlantic coast, cradled by the rise of Conns Hill where the maritime air holds a persistent, salt-heavy chill. It lies 4.6 km south-south-west of Sydney, NS (from Sydney, NS: bearing 214°T), and is situated 11.8 km south of North Sydney. The landscape here possesses a quiet gravity, defined by the proximity of the Sydney River which moves with a steady, dark purpose through the low-lying terrain. Nearby, the still surface of Peter Lake reflects the shifting grey of the clouds, while the distant, hidden rush of Gillis Lake Falls suggests the wilder, hidden currents of the interior. At dusk, the light catches the uneven ground of Conns Hill, turning the grasses to a bruised violet and emphasizing the rugged, unyielding character of the Atlantic shore. The history of Sydney River reflects the endurance of those who settled near these coastal waters, building a life defined by the trade and industry that sustain the eastern edge of the island. While the modern economy relies on a mixture of commerce and services, the spirit of Sydney River remains anchored to its geographical isolation and the traditions of its people. Daily life moves with a deliberate intensity, marked by the sound of wind against the eaves and the steady movement of traffic along the main arteries. Whether one considers the long-standing influence of local families or the quiet persistence of the surrounding woods, the identity of Sydney River stays rooted in this specific, windswept stretch of the coast.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Mi'Kmaq Association For Cultural Studies (Art / Cultural Centre) — 3.3 km, 057° ENE
  • Wentworth Park Bandshell (Theatre) — 4.4 km, 045° NE
  • Petersfield Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 4.6 km, 007° N · 23 ha
  • Highland Arts Theatre (Theatre) — 4.7 km, 034° NE
  • The Big Fiddle of the Ceilidh (Public Artwork) — 4.8 km, 028° NNE
  • St. Patrick's Church Museum (Museum) — 4.9 km, 028° NNE
  • St Patrick's Museum (Museum) — 4.9 km, 028° NNE
  • Cossit House (Heritage Site) — 5.0 km, 028° NNE
  • Jost House Museum (Museum) — 5.0 km, 027° NNE
  • Cape Breton Centre For Heritage And Science (Art / Cultural Centre) — 5.1 km, 032° NNE
  • Sydney Museum (Museum) — 5.1 km, 032° NNE
  • Cineplex Cinemas Sydney (Cinema) — 5.4 km, 040° NE
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 9.2 km, 097° E
  • Cape Breton Drive-In (Cinema) — 10.4 km, 056° NE
  • Johnson Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 10.6 km, 319° NW
  • Cape Breton University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 12.8 km, 056° NE
  • Welcome to Sydney Mines sign (Attraction) — 14.0 km, 001° N
  • Chapel Point Battery Site (Historic Ruins) — 15.7 km, 005° N
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church (Attraction) — 15.7 km, 230° SW
  • Mira River Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 15.9 km, 119° ESE · 87 ha
  • Barrachois Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 16.3 km, 280° W · 118 ha
  • Dominion Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 19.5 km, 049° NE · 28 ha
  • Placard for New Waterford Hospital (Attraction) — 19.6 km, 035° NE
  • The Stillwaters Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 19.9 km, 146° SE · 2,969 ha
  • Dalem Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 22.2 km, 317° NW · 48 ha
  • Big Glace Bay Lake National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 22.7 km, 072° ENE · 123 ha
  • Big Glace Bay Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Migratory Bird Sanctuary) — 22.9 km, 072° ENE · 118 ha
  • Ben Eoin Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 23.7 km, 227° SW · 90 ha
  • Catalone Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 24.0 km, 119° ESE
  • Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic site (National Historic Site) — 24.1 km, 147° SSE · 5,920 ha

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About This Sydney River Map Page

Explore Sydney River, Nova Scotia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.103558, -60.228772. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Sydney River includes the postal code (B1S), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Sydney River is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada