Welcome to the Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront! Where spectacular views, excellent service are met with a contemporary and comfortable hotel. Located in the heart of Cape Breton Island, voted number one Island destination in the Continental US and Canada and ranked 3rd most desirable island destination in the world according to "Travel Leisure Magazine". The Holiday Inn Sydney is the perfect starting point to tour Cape Breton's Island's historic villages, play a round of golf at the Highland Links Golf Course,one of the world's top rated courses. Revel in the traditional music of Cape Breton when the Island transforms into a festival of music during the Celtic Colours International Music Festival. The Holiday Inn Sydney is just a short drive to the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest reconstruction project in North America of an 18th century French Fortress. Experience what it was like to descend into the dark abyss of a coal mine at the Miner's Museum and let a retired coal miner spin yarns of yesteryear. Tour the bold highlands of our Cabot Trail, high above spectacular ocean views, where moose and bald eagles can be seen or go whale watching and watch pods of Pilot whales in the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. At the Holiday Inn Sydney we strive to make your stay with us a memorable one!