Beaton Institute Archives
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Beaton Institute is a cultural heritage archive mandated to preserve the social, economic, political, ethnic and cultural history of Cap...
Celtic Colours International Festival – Cultural Experiences
Immerse yourself in the culture of Cape Breton Island with Celtic Colours Cultural Experiences. Break bread and share a home-cooked meal at one of the many community meals or visit a farmers’ market for locally-grown food and handmade goods. Be entertained and enlightened at a workshop or join in a square dance or a milling frolic. Get outside and enjoy the spectacular autumn scenery with a guided walk, hike, or boat tour. Hundreds of cultural experiences await you during the Festival, in communities all over the Island, where the culture has been maintained and nurtured for more than 200 years.
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Rookie Tour – Children’s Program
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Louisbourg
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Goat Island View Café
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Eskasoni
“Goat Island View Café is small family owned café located on the shores of the Bras d’Or Lakes in the picturesque community of Esk...
Fish & Sticks at The Lakes Golf Club
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Ben Eoin
Explore one of Cape Breton’s Hidden Treasures! Golf Advisor ranks The Lakes Golf Club as #17 of The Top 25 Courses in Canada (2016). The c...
Fortress of Louisbourg-Chocolate Treats Workshop
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Louisbourg
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Leather Works by Jolene
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Indian Brook
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