Welcome to the Holiday Inn Sydney, located in the heart of Cape Breton Island, voted the number one island destination in continental North America and ranked third most desirable island destination in the world by *Travel + Leisure* magazine. Our hotel is the perfect starting point for touring Cape Breton's historic villages or playing a round of golf at the world-renowned Highland Links Golf Course. Immerse yourself in traditional Cape Breton music during the Celtic Colours International Music Festival. The Holiday Inn Sydney is a short drive from the Fortress of Louisbourg, North America's largest reconstruction of an 18th-century French fortress. Experience a coal mine's depths at the Miner's Museum, where retired miners share captivating stories. Tour the majestic Cabot Trail, offering breathtaking ocean views and glimpses of moose and bald eagles. Or go whale watching and spot pods of pilot whales playing in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.