Home to a broad variety of unique and interesting objects, Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science is a terrific place to discover more about the past. See if there are any guided tours available or just look around at your own speed.
You'll soon find out why this Sydney collection of historical artifacts is visited by many travelers. If you're looking for other things to keep you busy, Cape Breton University, World's Largest Fiddle, and North Sydney Historical Society are in this area as well. They won't take very long to reach from Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science.