Date: Aug 29, 2025
The 12th annual Acoustic Roots Festival is scheduled for August 29 to 31. Held on the 500-acre site of Two Rivers Wildlife Park, the festival showcases East Coast folk, country, Celtic, blues, and bluegrass performers. The stage lights up Friday evening with music and workshops continuing throughout the weekend, starting with a traditional square dance workshop on Saturday morning. In addition to the music, festival-goers get to enjoy all the activities this year-round family recreational park has to offer including camping, walking trails through wildlife enclosures, a petting zoo, fish ponds, playgrounds, swimming in the Mira River, and the observatory.
Friday: 7-10:30pm | Saturday: 10:30am-10:30pm | Sunday: 10:30am-10:30pm
Next Date: Dec 5, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
In 1843, A Christmas Carol became one of the most popular books in the English language and has been credited by some as “almost...
Next Date: Jul 26, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls co...
Next Date: Jul 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
ELYSE AERYN is picking up speed with her nostalgic brand of alt-country/rock, wrapping up a wild 2024 as Music Nova Scotia’s Entertainer o...
Next Date: Aug 12, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
The annual Cape Breton Exhibition runs August 12-16th! For well over 100 years, the CBEx has been a destination for friends, neighbours and...
Next Date: May 7, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Pop culture, graffiti, collage, punk rock and skateboarding collide in this exhibition which celebrates urban aesthetics and the art of the ...
Next Date: May 5, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Pop culture, graffiti, collage, punk rock and skateboarding collide in this exhibition which celebrates urban aesthetics and the art of the ...
Cape Breton Island is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and when winter descends, the island transforms into a wonderland of snow-covered trails, frosted trees, and serene vistas.
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.
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The Island Wide Waterfall Weekend is a weekend to get up and get outside. Cape Breton Island will be bustling this weekend as visitors and residents are encouraged to join us as we travel to 12 different waterfalls across the Island!
Looking for an educational experience while visiting Cape Breton? Hoping to immerse yourself in Cape Breton's rich history while travelling the island? Well, you're in luck here are seven 'Must-See' Museums in Cape Breton!
