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Workshops & Learning

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

Jul

31

Lunch Ceilidh

Judique

May 18 – Oct 18

Les Hookeuses Cultural Experience

Aug

01

Les Hookeuses Cultural Experience

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 1

On The Boardwalk

Aug

01

On The Boardwalk

Sydney & Area

Jul 11 – Sep 5

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Aug

02

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Judique

Jun 7 – Dec 6

Acadian Evenings

Aug

05

Acadian Evenings

Chéticamp & Area

Jul 1 – Aug 26

THE BEATON INSTITUTE PRESENTS Summer Series An Evening of Screenings and an Archival Talk discovering our stories through archives. Beinn Mhàbu

Aug

06

THE BEATON INSTITUTE PRESENTS Summer Series An Evening of Screenings and an Archival Talk discovering our stories through archives. Beinn Mhàbu

Mabou & Area

Aug 6

Falls

Aug

09

from
$50

Cape Breton Cultural Walk Series: Gaelic Language and Lore – Aug 9

Iona & Area

Aug 9

Medicine Walk

Aug

16

from
$50

Cape Breton Cultural Walk Series: Mi’kmaw Medicine Walk – Aug 16

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Aug 16

CBC Laugh Out Loud Live Taping – Cape Breton Comedy Festival

Aug

19

from
$55

CBC Laugh Out Loud Live Taping – Cape Breton Comedy Festival

Baddeck & Area

Aug 19

Flag

Aug

23

from
$50

Cape Breton Cultural Walk Series: Echoes of Acadie – Aug 23

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 23

Grandmother Moon at Chéticamp Campground

Aug

28

Grandmother Moon at Chéticamp Campground

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 28

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

from
$75

Paranormal Investigation at the Fortress – 19+ overnight event

Louisbourg & Area

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddle

Oct

09

Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddle

Judique

Oct 9 – Oct 17

Celtic Colours: Weaving Our Tales

Oct

13

from
$27

Celtic Colours: Weaving Our Tales

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 13

Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon Event

Oct

17

from
$45

Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon Event

Sydney & Area

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Poster

Film Series

North Highlands

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