KitchenFest!: Wednesday Night Céilidh at the College
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
What once was a summer tradition has become a year-long concert series in St. Ann’s. Come out for great music by Richard Wood, Hilda C...
Feis an Eilein Proudly presents our 26th Annual Gaelic Concert Series Tuesday evenings July 16-August 20. Some of Cape Breton’s finest traditional musicians share the stage with emerging, up and coming entertainers.
July 16 – Angus, Kenneth, & Calum MacKenzie with special guests / Phillip & Marley Whyte
July 23 – Kyle, Sheumas, & Boyd MacNeil / Colin Watson / Marley Whyte
July 30 – Andrea Beaton / Troy MacGillivray / Robert Fraser / Taya MacDonald / Katherin MacDonald / Hannah Krebs / Mo Chàrdean
August 6 – Shelly Campbell / Allan Dewar / Tim Cummings / Màiri Britton / The Northern Connection
August 13 – Chrissy Crowley / Colin Grant / Brian Doyle / Adam Young / Mary Jane Lamond / Katherine MacDonald
August 20 – Aidan & Cameron MacNeil / Ryan MacDonald / Dara Smith-MacDonald / Adam Young / Kaj Udby / Marley Whyte / Joe Murphy
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
What once was a summer tradition has become a year-long concert series in St. Ann’s. Come out for great music by Richard Wood, Hilda C...
Next Date: Jun 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Amigos is an acoustic/electric duo featuring Gerald Aucoin and Kenny MacLeod that plays a great selection of tunes from the 1960s and ‘70s...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Breton Brewing’s Music on Tap! Series puts the spotlight on local and traveling musicians. Friday Music on Tap! this week features Cal...
Next Date: Jun 16, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
Next Date: Aug 20, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The 3rd Annual Cape Breton Comedy Festival kicks off with Kids in the Hall’s Scott Thompson performing as his iconic character Buddy C...
Next Date: Jul 28, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Brook Village
The Adult Square Dance in Brook Village is a very popular attraction through the summer and fall in Cape Breton. Come swing! Come dance! Mon...
Embark on a coastal adventure to Cape Breton Island and discover a world where coastal beauty meets serene seascapes.
Iona is commonly referred to as “central Cape Breton”. We’re in the “heart of the island” here, about an hour away from everywhere.
mber Buchanan has been working as a Ban-chleasaiche | Cultural Animator at Baile nan Gàidheal since 2013. Her ancestors are from the North Shore of Cape Breton Island and before that the Isles of Lewis, Harris and North Uist.
Whether it’s a slow drive along the old Route 205, an afternoon of golf, or a day spent hiking a nearby trail, the main thing to do in Baddeck is to take the time to enjoy where you’re at.
Dundee a charming destination nestled on the shores of the majestic Bras d'Or Lake in Cape Breton Island. If you're seeking a perfect blend of lakeside luxury and rural tranquility, Dundee has it all!
St. Peter's, a delightful community nestled along the picturesque shores of Cape Breton Island St. Peter's is brimming with local businesses, museums, and attractions that offer a glimpse into the region's rich heritage and vibrant culture.
Before they were committed to memory and passed down and around through the ages, the traditional songs of today were once brand new.
Read through and see how many places, views, and experiences you can check off from this Epic Winter Bucket List!
Planning a trip is always exciting, and exploring virtually is a great way to get a preview before experiencing it in person! We’ve compiled a group of amazing locations that you can virtually explore before coming to Cape Breton Island.