Join us as we kick off Ocean Week Canada with a week-long celebration highlighting the importance of our oceans and coastal communities. The fun begins on Sunday, June 1st, at 2pm with an Opening Celebration at Iona Port featuring a barbecue, live music, NS Walks hike, Jump in the Lake, and more!
Throughout the week, the 9th Annual Àros na Mara World Oceans Day Festival will showcase interactive ocean displays, historical exhibits, hands-on activities, music, food, and fun for the whole family.
Don’t miss out on the International Trails Day celebration on Saturday, June 7th, with activities to inspire outdoor exploration and appreciation for our natural surroundings.
The festival will culminate on Sunday, June 8th, with the official Àros na Mara World Oceans Day celebration, focusing on this year’s theme: “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us.” Let’s reflect on our connection to the ocean and the shared responsibility to protect it.
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Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
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Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Cleveland
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Next Date: Jul 23, 2025
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Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
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Community: Baddeck
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Community: Glenville
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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!
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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.
Looking to visit some super epic waterfalls this summer as part of your escape to Cape Breton? Well we’ve got just the five for you to explore.
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.
Why not give snowshoeing a try this winter. Check out our list of places to rent snowshoes so you can test out this winter sport before committing to purchasing any gear.
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
As the crisp air of autumn descends upon Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a canvas of vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. It’s the perfect season to explore the Island’s world-renowned golf courses, where the beauty of the surrounding
