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Jun

KitchenFest! | Feis a Chidsin!

Port Hood, St Peter's & Area, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Judique, Sydney & Area, North Highlands, Port Hawkesbury & Area, Mabou & Area, Baddeck & Area, Margarees, Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area, Whycocomagh & Area, North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area, Louisbourg & Area, St. Ann's Bay & North Shore, Chéticamp & Area, Inverness, Glace Bay & Area

Jun 27 – Jul 5

Jun

Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Jun 30 – Oct 6

Jun

KitchenFest! – The Big Bash: Signal Hill / Beech Hill / Coastline

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Jun 30 – Jul 1

an audience looks toward an outdoor stage at dusk

Jul

Granville Green in Port Hawkesbury

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Jul 5 – Aug 9

Jul

Central Park Ceilidhs in Port Hood

Port Hood

Jul 7 – Aug 31

audience in lawn chairs watching musicians on bandshell stage

Jul

Makin’ Waves at Wentworth Park Bandshell

Sydney & Area

Jul 9 – Aug 6

crowd gathered in front of outdoor stage

Jul

70th Broad Cove Scottish Concert

Jul 26

Sep

13th Acoustic Roots Festival at Two Rivers Wildlife Park

Louisbourg & Area

Sep 4 – Sep 6

Oct

Celtic Colours International Festival

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Oct 9 – Oct 18

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Mabou

Mabou is known for its music, scenery, and hospitality. Whether you come for the culture of music and dance, to hike or bike the trails, or just to relax, you’ll have an experience you won’t soon...

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Why the Celtic Colours International Festival is a “Don’t-Miss” Event

As autumn's vibrant hues cover Cape Breton Island's hills and coastlines, one event captures the season’s essence perfectly: the Celtic Colours International Festival. Held each October, this renowned festival blends music, culture and natural beauty.

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10 Cultural Experiences on Cape Breton Island

Looking to learn more about your family roots? Check out 10 of our cultural experiences that are available to you this summer!

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