McCurdy’s Restaurant, Silver Dart Lodge
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
“Casual dining with a professional touch” and a spectacular view of the Bras d’Or Lakes makes McCurdy’s restaurant one of Baddeck’...
When in Cape Breton, do as the Capers do, right? Heres your chance at a slice of life experience by jumping in on the action at a square dance! A common part of the Cape Breton nightlife, the square dance is a wonderful opportunity to hear live music, get a little exercise, and mix and mingle the neighbours.
Thursday nights from 9:00 pm – 12:00 am through July & August.
Open to all ages; located at Glencoe Mills Hall.
Admission $8.00, under 12 free. Canteen available
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
“Casual dining with a professional touch” and a spectacular view of the Bras d’Or Lakes makes McCurdy’s restaurant one of Baddeck’...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Specializing in chicken, this tasty restaurant won’t disappoint. Open Thursday-Saturday: 11:00pm-7:00pm (Take Out Only) ...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Big Pond
Blackwood Tours has been in business on Cape Breton Island for the past 10 years. Today we carry on the traditions built by former owner Don...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
About Swaagat Indian Restaurant: An authentic Indian restaurant located on Prince Street in Sydney. Swaagat serves up tandoori dishes, appet...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Neil’s Harbour
When locals and visitors alike flock to your restaurant for the freshest seafood around, you know you’ve got a good thing going on. Th...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Ben Eoin
Après ski has never looked so good! Enjoy the best of winter activity at Ski Ben Eoin, followed by a comfortable stay at the Lakes. Cozy up...
Enjoy snowmobiling across the Cabot Trail or near the Bras d'Or Lake. Meet up with old friends or meet new ones along the Great Trail. Pull up next to restaurants with delicious homemade food and sleep in accommodations you hand select.
Hannah Krebs works as a ban-chleasaiche | Gaelic Cultural Animator at Baile na Gàidheal | Highland Village Museum. Gaelic language, music, and square dances are some of her favourite things about Cape Breton.
Shannon MacMullin is a Gàidhlig learner, singer and storyteller; a community educator, and the Cultural Experiences Co-ordinator at Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village. She loves dancing, making beauty in the world & bringing people together.
The Gaels celebrated their culture not in huge buildings or sculptures but in their songs. Their songs told the stories of the people, the land, good times and bad, love's lost and yearned for.
There’s nothing better than watching two musicians who just love playing music together.
As a songwriter, I’ve often described my creative process as though I have tuned into an invisible radio frequency.
It is well-established that dance tradition is an important, if not defining, influence on Cape Breton's traditional music.
Heather Rankin is a singer, songwriter, actor and member of the 6X Juno Award winning band The Rankin Family. As a solo artist she has released two albums, A Fine Line (ECMA/Juno Nom.) and Imagine (ECMA Nom.).
The annual Guitar Summit concert serves as an obvious showcase for these world-class pickers, but this wealth of talent inevitably shines through in concerts throughout each Festival.