Baddeck Lobster Suppers
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Baddeck Lobster Suppers is family owned and operated, with over 100 years tradition of working in the fishing industry. Offering...
Visit the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique on Canada’s Musical Coast. Learn how Cape Breton Island has created some of the world’s best known fiddlers then explore the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail and make some music of your own with musical elements found throughout the trail.
Stop by a local and tourist favourite, the Red Shoe Pub. This pub is owned by the Rankin sisters of the esteemed group, The Rankin Family and features live traditional music on the regular. It’s a must see destination for any music lover when visiting the Island.
Continue driving north along Canada’s Musical Coast and you’ll discover the coastal community of Chéticamp. Home to rich Acadian culture and music this community embraces their heritage and primarily speak French. This community looks to involve visitors by offering music classes and putting on incredible live music at local venues.
Continue your day by heading south on the Cabot Trail and visit Baddeck and the Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College. A home for Gaelic culture and Steeped in tradition, the College is dedicated to preserving and teaching traditional arts, including Cape Breton fiddle, piano, guitar, step-dancing, and piping, highland dancing, weaving, and of course Gaelic language.
Spend your evening in Downtown Sydney, home to the Big Fiddle and great restaurants that feature amazing tradtional and contemporary musicians. Sydney’s downtown offers a boardwalk along Sydney harbour where you can watch the sunset on a great day of exploring Cape Breton Island’s musical history and talent
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
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Sit back, relax and enjoy a meal on one of Cape Breton Island's many patios. Whether you're oceanside, beachside or buried in the mountains, you won't regret exploring these patio options.
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Baddeck Lobster Suppers is family owned and operated, with over 100 years tradition of working in the fishing industry. Offering...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
Experience the music and culture of Cape Breton Island at Nova Scotia’s Official Celtic Music Centre. Join us for great food, lively t...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
The Glenora Inn and Distillery Resort is situated on a 200 acre site in Glenville, rich in the heritage of its Scottish culture and onl...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
About Admiral Lounge & Café: The Admiral is a relaxed, casual and friendly business with a fresh homestyle and comfort food menu. Open ...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Enjoy traditional Cape Breton music! A ceilidh is a kitchen party where everyone is welcome to perform if they wish. From the very beginnin...
Community: Inverness
The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail is a 92 km (57 mi) multi-use trail, along former rail bed, stretching from Port Hastings to Inverness on the...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Mi-Carême (Mid-Lent) is a celebration involving masks and disguises. The Centre de la Mi-Carême offers a unique display of locally crafted...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Colaisde na Gàidhlig is first and foremost an educational non-profit institution, offering year-round programming in the culture, music, la...
Come in. Sit down. Relax. But most importantly… just have a good time! The Doryman is well known for good times! With an undisputed reput...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp & Area
About Raveston Music School: École de musique RAVESTON Music School, is a private sector organization located in Chétciamp, N.S. From clas...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
Chef Ardon Mofford, award-winning chef and Cape Breton’s culinary leader welcomes you to Governors Pub & Eatery. This local ingredient...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
The Herring Choker Deli offers a variety of specialty items & natural foods located 7 miles west of Baddeck. Featuring a variety of impo...