The Cape Breton Regional Municipality is the second largest metropolitan area in Nova Scotia and third largest in Atlantic Canada. With a population of approximately 100,000, the CBRM features a world-class deep water port, the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic site and the internationally acclaimed Cape Breton University. Cape Breton Regional Municipality is the home of Canada`s Coast Guard College and the gateway to Newfoundland & Labrador via Marine Atlantic`s ferry terminal at North Sydney.
Some other highlights of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality:
- Transportation hub at JA Douglas McCurdy Airport in Sydney (YQY)
- Three business parks: Harbourside, Northside ...
The Cape Breton Regional Municipality is the second largest metropolitan area in Nova Scotia and third largest in Atlantic Canada. With a population of approximately 100,000, the CBRM features a world-class deep water port, the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic site and the internationally acclaimed Cape Breton University. Cape Breton Regional Municipality is the home of Canada`s Coast Guard College and the gateway to Newfoundland & Labrador via Marine Atlantic`s ferry terminal at North Sydney.
Some other highlights of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality:
- Transportation hub at JA Douglas McCurdy Airport in Sydney (YQY)
- Three business parks: Harbourside, Northside and Sydport Industrial Park
- Skilled and educated workforce: CBRM`s Grade 12 Advanced Math students have held the highest standing in the province in three out of the last four assessment years
- Membertou and Eskasoni First Nations are economic engines within the region
- International festivals like Celtic Colours held at incredible venues like the Savoy Theatre, Centre200, Louisbourg Playhouse and Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion
- Year round golf, boating and ski destination at Ben Eoin, the home of PGA Tour Canada`s Celtic Classic
- Cape Breton Miners` Museum and Marconi National Historic Site in Glace Bay
- Rich cultural experiences: Rita MacNeil`s Tea Room, Cossitt House Museum (c. 1787) and historic Fort Petrie military museum.
- Educational institutions: Marconi Campus of the NSCC
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Number of Employees:
250-1000
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Annual Revenue:
$50-100 Million