The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including Winston Fitzgerald, Howie MacDonald, Johnnie Wilmot and the late Charlie MacCuspic to whose memory the Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh is dedicated. Today’s Ceilidh features Acadian fiddler, pianist, and singer Robert Deveaux and Beverly MacLean, a Cape Breton fiddler and piano player from Southside Boularderie. Tickets are on sale at the door between 5 and 7pm. Admission includes tea and locally baked oatcakes. Cash only. Reservations recommended. Showtime 7:30pm.
Next Date: Dec 6, 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 13, 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: May 31, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Jacob Noonan is a musician who has delved deep into the writing process and his own experiences to create songs as rich in emotion, honesty,...
Next Date: Oct 11, 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: May 13, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Do you play chess? Interested in learning or building your chess skills? Drop-in to the McConnell Library for Chess Club. Some ins...
Next Date: May 8, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Imagine it and build it! Enjoy Lego fun Thursdays 3:00-4:30 at Baddeck Library. ...
Get Your Heart Pumping with these extreme and active adventures! Try your hand at windsurfing, go whale watching, hop on a jet ski, fly in a helicopter, and more.
Ingonish is one of those storied places where all your troubles melt away. It's home to beautiful beaches, mountains, lakes, rivers and waterfalls and they're all waiting for you to be explored.
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
This region includes beautiful communities like Cape North, Bay St Lawrence, Capstick and Meat Cove.
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There are two great ways to make your next trip to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park one you’ll never forget.
There are approximately 35,000 golf courses in the world, only a selection of these embrace the true spirit of the game — Cape Breton is one of those places...
