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, ...
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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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...
Outdoor Concert Series at La Place du Pêcheur in Chéticamp
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Soak up the sounds of summer under the open sky in Chéticamp! Every Thursday evening (except July 31) from 7pm to 8:30 pm, La Place du Pêc...
Intimate Musical Soirees In the Park
Next Date: Jul 14, 2025
Every Monday evening from July 14 to August 18, gather at the Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Interpretive House for a memorable concert series showc...
Roots to Boots Festival in Chéticamp
Next Date: Jun 12, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Step into the heart of Acadian and varying musical cultures at the Roots to Boots Festival, held June 12–15 in the stunning community of C...
Traditional Thursday Session at the Blue Mist
Next Date: May 15, 2025
A weekly session that takes place at the Blue Mist Tavern in Bras d’Or every Thursday evening, following up on the Rollie’s sess...
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