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Sydney Mines
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Sydney Mines is a charming community in Nova Scotia known for its rich coal mining history and picturesque coastal views. The town offers a welcoming, tight-knit atmosphere perfect for those looking to experience the real Cape Breton. Visitors will find historic sites, peaceful parks, and scenic drives along the North Atlantic.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
14,135
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
46.24°, -60.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
84
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,127
Local Cost
$1,266
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
6.6°C
Summer Avg
16.3°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
29.0°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1223 mm
Internet Speed
478 Mbps
Upload
638 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YQY
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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