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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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Heritage Craft group on Sep 22, 2026 in Orangedale, NS. Featured themes include hook and learn and Classes/Workshops.

Oct

13

Heritage Craft group

Whycocomagh & Area

Sep 22 – Dec 22

Lunch Ceilidh

Oct

13

Lunch Ceilidh

Judique

May 18 – Oct 18

Celtic Colours: Weaving Our Tales

Oct

13

from
$27

Celtic Colours: Weaving Our Tales

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 13

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

Oct

13

Chess Club

Sydney & Area

Sep 15 – Dec 15

Fall 2026 Learn to Knit or Crochet on Sep 22, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include library and seasonal.

Oct

13

Fall 2026 Learn to Knit or Crochet

North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

Sep 22 – Oct 27

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

Oct

16

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.

Oct

17

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.

Oct

17

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library

Baddeck & Area

Sep 12 – Jan 23

Hike the Coxheath Colours & Ceilidh

Oct

17

Hike the Coxheath Colours & Ceilidh

Sydney & Area

Oct 17

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

Oct

17

from
$50

Introduction to Watercolour #1

Sydney & Area

Oct 17

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Oct

18

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Judique

Jun 7 – Dec 6

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

Nov

14

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$143

Sizeable Wrap Ring (Introductory Level)

Sydney & Area

Nov 14

Christmas – Children’s Creative Workshops on Nov 21, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include Classes/Workshops and christmas – children’s creative workshops.

Nov

21

from
$30

Christmas – Children’s Creative Workshops

Sydney & Area

Nov 21 – Dec 12

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

Nov

21

from
$50

Introduction to Watercolour #2

Sydney & Area

Nov 21

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

Nov

21

from
$57

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

from
$68

Christmas Pottery Workshop for Adults (Introductory Level)

Sydney & Area

Nov 28 – Dec 5

Christmas Wreath Workshop on Dec 12, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include christmas wreath workshop and creative afternoon.

Dec

12

from
$68

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Sydney & Area

Dec 12

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