Directions to the Centre for Sound Communities

Directions to the Centre for Sound Communities:

 

From Halifax, Nova Scotia:

  • By Air: 
    • Service: Air Canada and Pascan Aviation offer direct flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Sydney’s J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY). 
    • Duration: Approximately 45 minutes. 
  • By Car:
    • Route: Take Highway 102 north to Truro, then merge onto Highway 104 east (Trans-Canada Highway). Continue on Highway 104, which becomes Highway 105 after the Canso Causeway, leading directly to Sydney. 
    • Distance: Approximately 400 kilometers. 
    • Duration: Around 4 hours. 
  • By Bus:
    • Service: Maritime Bus offers routes from Halifax to Sydney. 
    • Cost: One way: $68.50 CAD + taxes and fees; Round-trip: $123.30 CAD + taxes and fees 
    • Duration: Approximately 6 hours. 
  • By Shuttle: 
    • Service: Ceilidh Shuttle and Island Shuttle offer routes from Halifax to Sydney. 
    • Cost: Approximately $115 one-way. Student discount available 
    • Duration: Approximately 7 hours. 

From Wolfville, Nova Scotia (Acadia University):

  • By Car:  
    • Route: Head west on Highway 101 to Halifax, then follow the same directions as above from Halifax to Sydney. 
    • Distance: Approximately 460 kilometers. 
    • Duration: Around 5 hours. 
  • By Bus:  
    • Service: Maritime Bus operates routes connecting Wolfville to Halifax, where you can transfer to a bus heading to Sydney. 
    • Cost: One way: $78 CAD + taxes and fees; Round-trip: $144.20 CAD + taxes and fees 
    • Duration: Total travel time is approximately 12 hours, including transfer times. 

From Antigonish, Nova Scotia:

  • By Car:  
    • Route: Proceed east on Highway 104, which transitions into Highway 105 after the Canso Causeway, leading directly to Sydney. 
    • Distance: Approximately 190 kilometers. 
    • Duration: Around 2.5 hours. 
  • By Bus:  
    • Service: Maritime Bus provides service from Antigonish to Sydney. 
    • Cost: One way: $46 CAD + taxes and fees; Round-trip: $82.80 CAD + taxes and fees 
    • Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours. 

From Toronto, Ontario:

  • By Air:  
    • Service: Air Canada offers daily direct flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sydney’s J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY). 
    • Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours. 
  • By Car:
    • Route: Drive eastward through Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick into Nova Scotia, following the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 104) to Highway 105, leading to Sydney. 
    • Distance: Approximately 2,000 kilometers. 
    • Duration: Around 20 hours of continuous driving. 
    • Note: This option requires significant planning, including rest stops and overnight accommodations. 

From New York City, USA:

  • By Air:  
    • Service: No direct flights are available. Travelers can fly from major NYC airports (JFK, LGA, EWR) to Toronto or Halifax with carriers like Air Canada or United Airlines, then connect to a flight to Sydney. 
    • Duration: Total flight time ranges from 5 to 7 hours, depending on layovers. 
    • Note: Check airlines’ websites for the most current schedules and fares. 
  • By Car:  
    • Route: Drive north through New York State, enter Canada via Quebec, proceed through New Brunswick into Nova Scotia, and follow the Trans-Canada Highway to Sydney. 
    • Distance: Approximately 1,800 kilometers. 
    • Duration: Around 18 hours of continuous driving. 
  • Note: Ensure all travel documents are in order for border crossings. 

From Washington, D.C., USA:

  • By Air:  
    • Service: No direct flights to Sydney. Options include flights to Toronto or Halifax with airlines such as Air Canada or United Airlines, then connecting to Sydney. 
    • Duration: Total travel time varies; typically between 6 to 8 hours, including layovers. 
    • Note: Verify current flight options and schedules with the airlines. 
  • By Car:  
    • Route: Drive north through Pennsylvania and New York, cross into Canada, and continue east through Quebec and New Brunswick into Nova Scotia, following the Trans-Canada Highway to Sydney. 
    • Distance: Approximately 2,000 kilometers. 
    • Duration: Around 20 hours of continuous driving. 
    • Note: Plan for rest stops and ensure proper documentation for international travel. 

From Chicago, USA:

  • By Air: 
    • Service: No direct flights to Sydney. Travelers can fly from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto or Halifax with airlines like Air Canada or United Airlines, then connect to Sydney. 
    • Duration: Total flight time ranges from 6 to 8 hours, depending on layovers. 

Getting to CBU from Downtown Sydney:

The following bus routes connect downtown Sydney to Cape Breton University (CBU):

Bus Numbers: 1, 2, and 15

For more details, visit:
Transit Cape Breton
Transit Guide

Bus Fare from CBU to Various Locations

CBU → Glace Bay
$2.25
CBU → New Waterford
$2.25
CBU → Downtown Sydney
$2.25
CBU → Walmart (Spar Road/Mall)
$1.25
CBU → Sydney River
$2.25
CBU → Cape Breton Regional Hospital
$2.25
CBU → Whitney Pier
$2.25
CBU → Northside
$4.25
CBU → Prince St./Welton St. Shopping
$2.25

One can also download the CBRM Transit app to track buses in real time.

Taxi Services in Sydney, NS

Note: There are no app-based taxi services, only call-in options.

City Wide Taxi Sydney: (902) 564-5432
Preferred Taxi: (902) 202-8294