Historical Markers and War Memorials in Sydney, Nova Scotia

By Cosmos Mariner, July 21, 2019

"Northern Friends" Marker

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1 ► Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Region, Sydney — "Northern Friends" —

On Esplanade at Amelia Street, on the left when traveling north on Esplanade.

2 ► Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Region, Sydney — Canadian Merchant Navy — World War II —

Near Esplanade at Dorchester Street, on the left when traveling north.

3 ► Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Region, Sydney — Cossit House — Province of Nova Scotia Historic Site —

Near Charlotte Street north of York Street, on the right when traveling north.

4 ► Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Region, Sydney — J.F.W. DesBarres — 1722 - 1824 —

On Esplanade at Dorchester Street, on the right when traveling north on Esplanade.

5 ► Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Region, Sydney — Joseph Frederick Wallet DesBarres — 1722-1824 —

On Esplanade north of York Street, on the left when traveling north.

6 ► Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Region, Sydney — Royal Bank Lion —

On Esplanade at York Street, on the left when traveling north on Esplanade.

7 ► Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Region, Sydney — Sir John George Bourinot — 1837-1902 —

On Esplanade north of York Street, on the left when traveling north.

8 ► Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Region, Sydney — Sir Peter D. Macdonald —

On Esplanade just north of Amelia Street, on the left when traveling north.

9 ► Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Region, Sydney — St. George's Church —

Near Charlotte Street at Nepean Street, on the right when traveling north.

10 ► Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Region, Sydney — Sydney Harbour in the Second World War —

Near Wentworth Street just west of Esplanade (Nova Scotia Route 4), on the left when traveling west.

11 ► Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Region, Sydney — Sydney's Heritage Conservation District —

Near Esplanade at Dorchester Street, on the right when traveling north.

12 ► Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Region, Sydney — The Development of Whitney Pier / L'essor De Whitney Pier —

On Victoria Road (Route 28) south of Church Street, on the right when traveling north.