KitchenFest!: Traditional Codfish Supper at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Enjoy this cultural staple, including maritime codfish, potatoes, vegetable medley, curds, bacon and onions, chow or pickles, and a roll, ju...
Along the Shores of Washabuck
The event is a 10-day community festival that happens in the summer. We have it arranged around a time that is key for many vacationers to our area. The festival provides a wide variety of events, such as, morning cafes, daily walks, dances, pub night, softball games, golf scramble, kids’ day and etc.
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KitchenFest!: Milling Frolic at the Highland Village
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Many hands make light work, as the saying goes. Join us as we share how the Gaels prepared woven cloth for use, all the while communally sin...
KitchenFest!: Canada Day Open House at the Highland Village
Next Date: Jul 1, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Highland Village honours the founding of our country with free admission to the site on July 1st. Come celebrate Canada’ birthday with us....
KitchenFest!: Concert in Boisdale
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Boisdale
We’re in for quite a special night with this stellar combo of Howie MacDonald, Buddy MacDonald, Beverly MacLean, Angus MacKenzie, and ...
Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeil
Next Date: Jul 25, 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: Rachel Davis and Buddy MacDonald
Next Date: Sep 20, 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 ...
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