For more than 25 years, singer-songwriter Andrew Doyle has been performing locally around Cape Breton Island and internationally across the western hemisphere. Known for an incredibly diverse and energetic set list, the Sydney Mines native’s highly entertaining live performances are full of songs, stories, and even a few laughs that will leave you feeling uplifted and thoroughly entertained.
9pm-1am | Free
Next Date: Aug 29, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Huntington
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 fe...
Next Date: May 31, 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 ...
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Amigos is an acoustic/electric duo featuring Gerald Aucoin and Kenny MacLeod that plays a great selection of tunes from the 1960s and ‘70s...
Next Date: May 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
With more than 45 years of combined professional music-making between them, Brandon Collier and Jason Kempt have each made their own mark on...
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: Oct 3, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Madison Violet is a JUNO-nominated duo featuring Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern. The pair, who grew up on rural Cape Brenton Island, c...
Over the past few years, it’s been great to see so many new businesses open up downtown Sydney, and in this blog, I wanted to share with you my experiences after spending a weekend downtown.
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
From fossil hunting, searching for sea glass, and rockhounding to hiking, kayaking, and swimming the Northside's beaches offer a range of options. And with a history going back millions of years, there's plenty to see and learn about too.
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!
The unofficial capital of Cape Breton is filled with plenty of fun activities for everyone. With the world’s largest fiddle as a crown jewel, you’ll be surprised by what you find here.
It’s time to find the heartiest, homemade meal on Cape Breton Island this winter. Our Island offers many options to chase away the chill.
While there are countless places on Cape Breton Island to get away from it all, Sydney and area offers a different experience—urban amenities and downtown vibes with a waterfront feel.
While chasing waterfalls is good for the body, mind and spirit there are a few things you should remember before hitting the trails to ensure you have a great time and make it back home safely!
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
