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

7 Golf Courses on Cape Breton Island

There are approximately 35,000 golf courses in the world, only a selection of these embrace the true spirit of the game — Cape Breton is one of those places...

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Glace Bay & Area

A lot of people don’t think of Glace Bay as a tourist destination, but with the history, the views along this coast, and the kind and friendly people, they are missing out.

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A Scenic Winter Road Trip Along the Cabot Trail

The Cabot Trail is one of the world’s most celebrated scenic drives, and while it’s stunning year-round, winter adds a magical touch to its already breathtaking landscapes.

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