Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs are entering their twenty-fourth season showcasing Cape Breton Traditional Music.
Located in a cozy venue that provides a unique interactive experience that emulates a traditional kitchen party. Performers will share the history of the music, tell stories and provide a musical experience that will delight audiences. A variety of local entertainers will create an authentic look into Cape Breton culture.
June 19 - October 15
Daily from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, 2 hour duration
Next Date: Jul 22, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Experience the rhythm of Cape Breton! Come enjoy a week of percussive dance and traditional music in scenic Mabou village. This dance camp f...
Next Date: Jun 28, 2024
The annual celebration of Cape Breton-based Gaelic music gives locals and visitors alike insight into this distinct and vibrant living cultu...
Next Date: May 4, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
A concert celebrating the Cape Breton Chorale, who are marking their 50th year as a choir. Cape Breton Chorale, directed by Ryan Billington ...
Next Date: Oct 11, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Celtic Colours International Festival is a unique celebration of Cape Breton Island’s living traditional culture. For ni...
Next Date: May 25, 2024
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
In 1988 the idea of holding a relay race around the Cabot Trail was created, and 6 teams of 17 runners per team tested out the feasibility o...
Next Date: Apr 19, 2024
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Get back to your roots and join us for three music soaked days in the spring sunshine! Icons in the music scene already, these are the banjo...
When you walk out onto the ice in South Harbour, flanked by the Cape Breton Highlands and one of the nicest beaches in Atlantic Canada and the Atlantic Ocean, catching a fish is simply a bonus.
Not ready to welcome the winter just yet? Destination Cape Breton has you covered. Why not check out a local accommodation with a hot tub or a jacuzzi?
Cross country skiing in the highlands is definitely unlike any skiing we had done before. There’s no groomed track or perfectly flat terrain to ski, instead it’s an adventure in its own right every time we venture into the snowy highlands.
Read through and see how many places, views, and experiences you can check off from this Epic Winter Bucket List!
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.
The trail starts out somewhat wide and eventually narrows to a footpath in the woods – exactly what we wanted! We love hiking when it feels like
No matter where you go on Cape Breton Island, you’ll find magical places to explore, guaranteed to be bursting with artisan studios and galleries around every corner.
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...
