Company House Bed & Breakfast
Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
Open June 1 - Oct ober 15
| Company House Bed & Breakfast is located in Sydney Mines, an attractive town situated by the sea with a proud coal mining history. In the early 1900's, there were as many as six coal mines operating and a modern steel plant employing thousands of workers. It's a town that began with company houses and miners digging for coal. Although, the coal related industries have disappeared the town has continued to grow in size and community spirit. It's a friendly place to visit, where people can enjoy that good old hometown hospitality! |
Town of Sydney Mines
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COMPANY HOUSE ALLOWS YOU TO BE:
- 5 minutes from the Newfoundland Ferry and Bus Terminal
- 35 minutes from Historic Fortress Louisbourg
- 40 minutes from Miner¹s Museum and Marconi Historical Site, Glace Bay
- 20 minutes from the scenic Cabot Trail
- 30 minutes from Alexander Graham Bell Museum, Baddeck
- 15 minutes from Puffin Bird and Whale Tours
Company House is within walking distance to downtown, banks, laundromat, Heritage Museum, New Fossil Interpretative Centre and a short drive to all of the island’s major attractions, beaches and recreational facilities.
COMPANY HOUSE OFFERS YOU:
- Central location for planning day trips throughout the island.
- Late night arrivals are welcome.
- Ample parking .
- Continental breakfast buffet.
- Smoke-free environment.
- Friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
COMPANY HOUSE ACCOMODATION OPTIONS:
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ROOM
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Rate
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| Yard Pit Room |
Queen bed, private bath |
$80
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| Jacob Pit Room |
Two Twin Beds, shared bath |
$70
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| Winning Pit Room |
Double bed, shared bath |
$65
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| Queen Pit Room |
Queen bed. ensuite bath, patio deck |
$85
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Prices include continental breakfast 6-9am. No tax. Cash or Traveller’s check only.
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EARLY COAL MINING HISTORY
The Yard Pit was built on the Main Street and began operations in 1830. It was the first coal shaft to be sunk in the province of Nova Scotia. In 1834, they began the Jacob Pit. An engine was installed approximately where the Fire Station now stands to haul the coal up the hill, so the horses could haul it to North Sydney. The pit operated for some years until it was eventually flooded out. In 1854, the Queen Pit was opened and remained in operation until 1876. It was reopened by the Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Company from 1906-1917, and was known as #5 Colliery. In 1867, construction began on what was then known as the Winning Pit, later to be known as #1 Colliery, and the more familiar name of Princess Colliery. Because of water drainage problems, this mine did not begin producing coal until 1874. It remained in operation until it worked its last shift in 1977, with over 100 years in operation.
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DIRECTIONS TO COMPANY HOUSE:
- Trans Canada Highway 105, Exit 20 West to Sydney Mines. Drive 2 km from Exit 20 West to Route 305. On the corner of Main Street and Pond Road
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MANAGER/HOST: Blair Dove is a former coal miner, who worked as an Industrial Electrician for the Cape Breton Development Corporation. He will be happy to answer any of your questions relating to the coal industry. The past 10 years, Blair has worked in the tourism and hospitality business and is very knowledgeable about upcoming events and attractions on the island.
YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR STAY AT COMPANY HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST CONVENIENTLY LOCATED, AFFORDABLE, CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE!
Reservations Toll Free: 1-866-794-3642
Telephone: 902-794-7126
Mailing Address:
COMPANY HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
968 Main Street
Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia
B1V 2M5
To Northside || To Cape Breton Island
Visitor Number
Since July 1, 2004
WebSite by Moran Dán
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