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Cape Breton Island offers rich learning opportunities that dive deep into the Island’s culture, history and natural beauty. From language classes and artisan workshops to guided nature walks and cultural programs, there’s always something new to discover. Expand your perspective while connecting with the spirit of the Island.

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Lunch Ceilidh

Sep

10

Lunch Ceilidh

Judique

May 18 – Oct 18

Story Time/ Craft for Tots on Sep 11, 2026 in Ingonish Beach, NS. Featured themes include weekly session and Kids & Family.

Sep

11

Story Time/ Craft for Tots

Ingonish & Area

Sep 11 – Dec 18

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library on Sep 12, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include all ages and digestion.

Sep

12

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library

Baddeck & Area

Sep 12 – Jan 23

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library on Sep 12, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include immunity and self-care.

Sep

12

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library

Baddeck & Area

Sep 12 – Jan 23

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Sep

13

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Judique

Jun 7 – Dec 6

Chess Club on Sep 15, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include instruction and mcconnell library.

Sep

15

Chess Club

Sydney & Area

Sep 15 – Dec 15

Geocaching 101: Learn to Find, Create and Manage a Geocache on Sep 19, 2026 in Baddeck, NS. Featured themes include geocaching and nova scotia.

Sep

19

Geocaching 101: Learn to Find, Create and Manage a Geocache

Baddeck & Area

Sep 19

Pioneer Day | Féill Eachainn Mhóir on Sep 19, 2026 in Iona, NS. Featured themes include pioneer day and pioneer day | féill eachainn mhóir.

Sep

19

Pioneer Day | Féill Eachainn Mhóir

Iona & Area

Sep 19

Paranormal Investigation at the Fortress – all ages event

Sep

25

Paranormal Investigation at the Fortress – all ages event

Louisbourg & Area

Sep 25

Paranormal Investigation at the Fortress – 19+ overnight event

Sep

26

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$75

Paranormal Investigation at the Fortress – 19+ overnight event

Louisbourg & Area

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Sacred Celebrant of Avalon Training Retreat Oct 2-9, 2026 on Oct 2, 2026 in Englishtown, NS. Featured themes include intimate learning environment and nature immersion.

Oct

02

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$1,350

Sacred Celebrant of Avalon Training Retreat Oct 2-9, 2026

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Oct 2 – Oct 9

Bangle Workshop (Introductory Level) on Oct 3, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include bangle workshop and crafting classes.

Oct

03

Bangle Workshop (Introductory Level)

Sydney & Area

Oct 3

Canadian Coast Guard Academy Open House

Oct

03

Canadian Coast Guard Academy Open House

Sydney & Area

Oct 3

Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddle

Oct

09

Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddle

Judique

Oct 9 – Oct 17

Veillée Rustique | Chéticamp After Party on Oct 11, 2026 in Chéticamp, NS. Featured themes include veillée rustique | chéticamp after party and Festivals/Fairs.

Oct

11

from
$20

Veillée Rustique | Chéticamp After Party

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 11

Celtic Colours: Weaving Our Tales

Oct

13

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$27

Celtic Colours: Weaving Our Tales

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 13

Introduction to Watercolour #1 on Oct 17, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include adult education and art supplies.

Oct

17

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$50

Introduction to Watercolour #1

Sydney & Area

Oct 17

Sizeable Wrap Ring (Introductory Level) on Nov 14, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include introductory level and metal crafting.

Nov

14

from
$143

Sizeable Wrap Ring (Introductory Level)

Sydney & Area

Nov 14

Introduction to Watercolour #2 on Nov 21, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include art supplies provided and introduction to watercolour #2.

Nov

21

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$50

Introduction to Watercolour #2

Sydney & Area

Nov 21

Christmas Pottery Workshop for Adults (Introductory Level) on Nov 28, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include introductory level and seasonal.

Nov

28

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$68

Christmas Pottery Workshop for Adults (Introductory Level)

Sydney & Area

Nov 28 – Dec 5

Locals Know Blog

Your Guide to October on Cape Breton Island

There's a céilidh happening somewhere on the Island almost every night of the year, and this October that everyday tradition builds toward something bigger: the 30th anniversary of the Celtic Colours International Festival, running October 9...

4 Minute Read

Cape Breton Island Travel Update

Last updated: Tuesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm State of Local Emergency Lifted for Richmond County The State of Local Emergency has been lifted for Richmond County today, Sept. 9. While travel is not prohibited,...

2 Minute Read

Best Fall Stops Along the Cabot Trail

Golf with a view, chowder that hits different in the fall air and fiddle music to end the night. Here's how we'd spend a fall road trip on the Cabot Trail.

5 Minute Read
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