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

Exploring the Island, on the Island

My name is Riley Beaton and I am from Mabou, Cape Breton Island. I’ve always had a deep passion for adventure, the outdoors, and photography so getting to explore hidden gems on the Island that I...

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101 Things to do This Fall on Cape Breton Island

As the crisp autumn air settles over Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of red, orange and gold. This season is the perfect time to explore the Island's natural beauty, rich culture...

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The Ultimate 5-Day Fall Cape Breton Road Trip

Your First Fall Drive on the Cabot Trail: 6 Stops You Can’t Miss There are fall drives, and then there’s the Cabot Trail in autumn. From late September through October, the 298-kilometre loop around the northern...

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