Due to HVAC issues and high temperatures, the Amherst Courthouse on Church St. will be closed for the remainder of today (June 20, 2025). There will be no front counter service available. All scheduled matters have been moved to the Amherst Supreme Court on Victoria St. An update will be provided when available.

The Courthouses in Sydney

The main courthouse in Sydney serves Cape Breton and Victoria Counties. There is also a satellite courthouse in Eskasoni First Nation that serves the same area. 

Large white professional building with a courthouse sign above the door.
Large white professional building with a courthouse sign above the door.

Sydney Courthouse

136 Charlotte Street, Suites #1 and #2, Sydney, NS B1P 1C3

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Supreme Court 

Phone: 902-563-3550
Fax: 902-563-2224

Email: SydneySupreme@courts.ns.ca

Supreme Court (Family Division)

Phone: 902-563-2200
Fax: 902-563-2224

Email: sfdgi@courts.ns.ca

Provincial Court

Phone: 902-563-3510
Fax: 902-563-3421

Email: Sydneyprovincialcourt@courts.ns.ca


Registrar of Probate

Registrar: Allison O'Neil
sydneyprobatecourt@courts.ns.ca
902-563-3545

Domestic Violence Court

Phone: 902-563-3510
Fax: 902-563-3421

Sheriff's Office

Phone: 902-563-3570
Fax: 902-563-0515

Beige building with red trim.

Eskasoni Courthouse

Sarah Denny Cultural Centre, Mini Mall Drive, Eskasoni First Nation, NS B1W 1C2

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (only when Provincial Court matters are scheduled)

Phone: 902-563-3510
Fax: 902-563-3421

Email: Sydneyprovincialcourt@courts.ns.ca