Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre

Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre
Open Gallery

Whycocomagh & Area

About

Local archives, with material dating back to 1800s; C@P site (public access to Internet and e-mail); kitchen ceilidhs; Gaelic resource centre (children’s Gaelic workshops in summer, other workshops); weaving demonstrations; genealogy research. 

Annual Ceilidh Days first weekend of July; Celtic Colours venue each October.

Locals Know Blog

Skyline Trail 101

An insider’s guide to the busiest trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

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St. Patrick’s Day on Cape Breton Island:Music, Dancing and Island Cheer

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to experience the music and culture of Cape Breton Island. Across the Island you’ll find ceilidhs, concerts and lively pub celebrations. Fiddle tunes fill the air, friends gather and...

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North Sydney & Area

From fossil hunting, searching for sea glass, and rockhounding to hiking, kayaking, and swimming the Northside's beaches offer a range of options. And with a history going back millions of years, there's plenty to see and...

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