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...
Big Wave Summer Festival in Big Bras d'Or
Date: Jul 16, 2025
Big Wave Summer Festival is a community-based series of events including Strawberry Tea, Square Dance, Poker Run, live local entertainment, local cuisine, local vendors, and kids activities.
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KitchenFest!: Milling Frolic at the Highland Village
Next Date: Jul 2, 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!: Concert at the Normaway Inn
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
In one of the most picturesque locations on the island, the Normaway Inn Barn, in beautiful Margaree Valley, holds a 25+ year history of sum...
Theatre Baddeck presents Ed's Garage [Preview Performance}
Next Date: Jul 18, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck’s production of Ed’s Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arrives at Ed�...
Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson
Next Date: Aug 2, 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: Gillian Head & Jason Roach
Next Date: Aug 18, 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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A nice steady climb along a well-worn path, Ben Eoin Trail leads you through large old Birch and Beech trees. At the top of the small mountain, the look-off offers views of East Bay of the Bras d’Or Lakes like no other. The 1.7 KM hike starts at the
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Whether you come for the fishing or relaxing on the River, a day at the beach, or a square dance in Southwest Margaree, you’ll leave refreshed and exhilarated, and ready to plan your return.
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