With memories of the tar ponds receding, Sydney, N.S., is now trying to cultivate an upscale vibe one that includes appealing to billionaires and their toys. It wants to become a destination for superyachts, the most expensive, luxurious boats in the world.
With memories of the tar ponds receding, the port city is now trying to cultivate an upscale vibe one that includes appealing to billionaires and their toys.
Not so long ago, the largest community in Cape Breton was best known as home to one of the most toxic waste sites in North America: the infamous Sydney tar ponds.
The port city of Sydney is trying to cultivate an upscale vibe to become a destination for superyachts, the most expensive, luxurious boats in the world