The tradition continues! Kick off the 2024 Pride Cape Breton Festival with us by raising the 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride flag high at the CBRM Civic Centre. Mayor Amanda McDougall, Pride Cape Breton Board members, city officials, and maybe even a few special guests will be on deck with some inspiring speeches and welcoming declarations! Refreshments & snacks will be provided FREE c/o the CBRM. We can’t WAIT to see you all there!
Next Date: Jan 17, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
Established in 1980, The Main Event has been a vibrant hub for live entertainment, showcasing talented local artists for over four decades. ...
Next Date: Jan 18, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Main-a-Dieu native Mike Wadden has been involved in Cape Breton’s music scene—on stage, in the studio, and at the soundboard—for 40 ye...
Next Date: Jan 31, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
With a deep love and respect for the music he performs, and a keen interest in history, Darrell Keigan’s repertoire includes local songs a...
Next Date: Jan 19, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Dominion
The Dominion District Community Centre is a hub for ice skating enthusiasts in the area offering a fun and welcoming environment for skaters...
Next Date: Jan 20, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Parent and tot skating is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. Skate and helmet rentals are...
Next Date: Jan 23, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Brian Cathcart—lead vocalist/songwriter/guitarist from popular Cape Breton folk, Americana, bluegrass, Alt-Country band Pretty Archie—ho...
No matter where you go on Cape Breton Island, you’ll find magical places to explore, guaranteed to be bursting with artisan studios and galleries around every corner.
Glace Bay is a town rich in culture, history and, oddly enough, wildlife. If you're a history buff, wildlife watcher or want to spend an evening out for dinner and a show then you need to spend a day in the Bay.
Waterfall Season returns to Cape Breton Island!
A for Adventure is coming to Cape Breton! Where are they going to go and what are they doing? Well, that's up to YOU! Visit our Facebook page to vote on where they will go and what adventures they'll get up to!
The Island Wide Waterfall Weekend is a weekend to get up and get outside. Cape Breton Island will be bustling this weekend as visitors and residents are encouraged to join us as we travel to 12 different waterfalls across the Island!
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.
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
Calling all Skiing enthusiasts! We just picked up our winter passes and are ready to strap on the skis and hit the slopes at these 5 fun places.
Come late November, when parts of Canada begin to be blanketed with snow, Cape Breton wonders if Mother Nature has forgotten her. Not a chance. Winter on Cape Breton Island is inevitable.
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
