Date: Jul 28, 2025
The Adult Square Dance in Brook Village is a very popular attraction through the summer and fall in Cape Breton. Come swing! Come dance! Monday nights from July into October. Open to adults aged 19 & over. Bar and canteen available.
9pm-12:30am | $10 | 19+
Next Date: Aug 23, 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: Jul 12, 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: Jun 27, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Céilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicia...
Next Date: Jun 6, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
The Red Shoe Pub features live music 7 days a week! Celebrating their 20th year in 2025, the Shoe’s jam-packed entertainment sche...
Next Date: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Come learn the Inverness County Square Set and some basic Cape Breton Step Dancing from Mabou-based dancer, Melody Cameron! This is ...
Next Date: Aug 7, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with the JUNO award-winning Good Lovelies at the Little Church in Big Baddeck! This intimate venue pr...
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Janet Barlow is the Executive Director of Hike Nova Scotia and a life-long hiker. Located in Halifax, but originally from Cape Breton, she is always happy to head back home for a hike. FB: @HikeNovaScotia; Twitter: @HikeNS; Instagram: @hikenovascotia
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
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