Cape Breton Regional Municipality Revenue and Competitors

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. \r\n\r\nSome other highlights of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality:\r\n\r\n- Transportation hub at JA Douglas McCurdy Airport in Sydney (YQY)\r\n\r\n- Three business parks: Harbourside, Northside and Sydport Industrial Park\r\n\r\n- 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\r\n\r\n- Membertou and Eskasoni First Nations are economic engines within the region\r\n\r\n- International festivals like Celtic Colours held at incredible venues like the Savoy Theatre, Centre200, Louisbourg Playhouse and Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion\r\n\r\n- Year round golf, boating and ski destination at Ben Eoin, the home of PGA Tour Canada's Celtic Classic\r\n \r\n- Cape Breton Miners' Museum and Marconi National Historic Site in Glace Bay\r\n\r\n- Rich cultural experiences: Rita MacNeil's Tea Room, Cossitt House Museum (c. 1787) and historic Fort Petrie military museum.\r\n\r\n- Educational institutions: Marconi Campus of the NSCC