KitchenFest!: Pub Night at the Doryman
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
A KitchenFest! experience isn’t complete without a big night at the Doryman! Dig into some local cuisine, bask in the beauty of this w...
22nd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival
Date: Sep 13, 2025
A seven day hiking festival on the Cabot Trail and Northern Cape Breton, that features guided hikes, evening activities and presentations, the hiker distance award, opening and closing ceremonies and a photo contest. Complete schedule is available at hikethehighlands.com/nova-scotia/the-festival/events-schedule/.
September 13-19, 2025
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KitchenFest!: Pub Night at the Doryman
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
A KitchenFest! experience isn’t complete without a big night at the Doryman! Dig into some local cuisine, bask in the beauty of this w...
KitchenFest!: Concert at the Octagon
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Dingwall
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Dingwall, the Octagon Arts Centre offers a stunning seaside backdrop for a sweet evening of music wi...
KitchenFest!: Piper in the Park along the Cabot Trail
Next Date: Jul 1, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
Keep your ears open and your eyes peeled. There will be a Piper making appearances throughout the day in celebration of Canada Day. You migh...
Big Wave Summer Festival in Big Bras d'Or
Next Date: Jul 16, 2025
Big Wave Summer Festival is a community-based series of events including Strawberry Tea, Square Dance, Poker Run, live local entertainment, ...
Le Festival de l'Escaouette in Chéticamp
Next Date: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Join the Chéticamp community in marking a major milestone—the 50th edition of Festival de l’Escaouette! From July 31st to August 3rd, t...
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