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Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia
Sydney Mines is a former town in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton
Regional Municipality. Founded in 1784 and incorporated as a town in
1889, Sydney Mines has a rich history in coal production, although
mining activity has now ceased.
Sydney Mines lies immediately northeast of North Sydney and faces
Sydney across Sydney Harbour. Sydney Mines was once a major
coal-producing community. Mining began locally in 1766, and in 1830
systematic operations were undertaken. One of the area mines
extended about 8 km out under the sea. The last mine was closed in
1975.
Sydney Mines is on the northern side of Sydney Harbor, near the
mouth. It was earlier known as the Mines due to the coal mines
abundant nearby. Although mining has been carried on since 1724, the
first shaft for the General Mining Association in Sydney Mines was
sunk in 1830. Manufacturing enterprises included corrugated steel
culverts and the British Canadian Co-operative Society Limited,
operating a dairy and a bakery.
Sydney Mines has two elementary schools, Jubilee Elementary (home to
the Johnny Miles Gym) and St. Joseph's Elementary, one junior high
school, Sydney Mines Junior High, one high school, Memorial
Composite High School and a learning center.
