Harbourfest in D'Escousse
Next Date: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: D'Escousse
Harbourfest weekend is a yearly summer event that has taken place for the last 43 years. It brings community, family, friends and tourists ...
34 Annual Feis an Eilein
This 5 day Gaelic cultural festival is designed to provide intimacy with the Gaelic culture of our area by providing educational and social opportunities for people of all ages
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Thirdwheel at the Ashby Legion
Next Date: May 9, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Thirdwheel is a 5-piece cover band based out of Sydney. They play ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s classic rock, a little country, and few ...
Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Buddy MacDonald
Next Date: Jun 14, 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 ...
Baddeck Gathering Céilidh
Next Date: Jun 14, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
There’s a ceilidh every day in Baddeck at the Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh! The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Céilidh ca...
Fibre Lunch at the Wilfred Oram Library
Next Date: May 8, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
Drop in at the Wilfred Oram Memorial Library to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.1-3pm | Free ...
Ceilidh Matinee at The Frolic 'n' Folk
Next Date: May 10, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Get a taste of local Celtic music and culture with our Frolic ‘n’ Folk’s Saturday ceilidhs (kay-lee). Expect to see world-renowned tal...
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