Sydney in Cape Breton Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Royal Bank Lion
Erected by the Royal Bank of Canada, in cooperation with the Old Sydney Historical Society, 1980.
Erected 1980 by Royal Bank of Canada and Old Sydney Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 46° 8.548′ N, 60° 11.92′ W. Marker is in Sydney, Nova Scotia, in Cape Breton Region. Marker is at the intersection of Esplanade and York Street, on the left when traveling north on Esplanade. Marker and sculpture are located beside the sidewalk, near the Port of Sydney building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 90 Esplanade, Sydney NS B1P 1A1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Frederick Wallet DesBarres (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir John George Bourinot (within shouting distance of this marker); "Northern Friends" (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cossit House (about 120 meters away); Sir Peter D. Macdonald (about 120 meters away); St. George's Church (about 150 meters away); J.F.W. DesBarres (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sydney's Heritage Conservation District (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sydney.
Also see . . . Royal Bank adopts new corporate name & logo. (Aug 24, 2001) The new logo features the letters "RBC" as well as modified drawing of "Leo" the lion who's been a part of the Royal logo since 1901. (Submitted on April 17, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.