Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre

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

Uisge Ban Falls & Herring Choker Deli

Gaelic for “white water”, Uisge Ban (ish-ka-ban) Falls is by far the most popular hike in the Baddeck area. This 4 km, 1.5-hour hike complete with picnic facilities attracts local and visitors all season long. Those...

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Cape Breton Island Is Ready to Welcome You This Fall

Our roads are clear, our communities are ready and this fall's colour, festivals and harvest season are happening exactly as planned.

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Winter Gem – Wild(life) Weekends!

When you think of a “weekend getaway” you don’t have to travel very far as there are so many incredible places to find adventure in Cape Breton.

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