KitchenFest!: Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
47 Church Road, Christmas Island
**Live in Christmas Island: Brett Matthews with Special Guest Steve Luxton!** Cape Breton’s own Brett Matthews brings a unique blend of Pop, R&B, and Country to the Americana genre. Brett’s unique sound has earned him over 150K streams and features on CTV News and Global News. He has even shared stages with Canadian hip-hop artist Classified, playing over 50 shows to crowds of 500+ people. Join us on Sunday, June 16, from 7-9 PM in Christmas Island for an evening with Brett Matthews and special guest Steve Luxton. It’s a show you won’t want to miss! Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by email at [email protected] Hope to see you there!
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Scotsville
New to the festival in 2025, KitchenFest! is thrilled to welcome the Lake Ainslie Fire Hall and the crew behind Scotsville Days. A beautiful...
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
It’s always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!’s regular locales. At a pub night, you can expect lively tune...
Next Date: Jul 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
ELYSE AERYN is picking up speed with her nostalgic brand of alt-country/rock, wrapping up a wild 2024 as Music Nova Scotia’s Entertainer o...
Next Date: Dec 13, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
The Once are returning after a sold-out show in 2024! This time, they are bringing their beloved Newfoundland Christmas show to Big Baddeck....
Next Date: May 30, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Knit, stitch, crochet or even decoupage — all are welcome at Friday Crafternoon. Stop by the Library on Fridays with your lates...
Come late November, when parts of Canada begin to be blanketed with snow, Cape Breton wonders if Mother Nature has forgotten her. Not a chance. Winter on Cape Breton Island is inevitable.
It is very hard not to fall in love with Cape Breton Island in the fall season. Read here why our ambassadors have fallen for this beautiful island, and perhaps why it will be a favourite for you too.
Cape Breton Island is not only a place of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage but also a welcoming destination for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Are you a fan of snowmobiling? Then you'll love our 5 top ingredients for snowmobiling around the Island.
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!
Cape Breton Island is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and when winter descends, the island transforms into a wonderland of snow-covered trails, frosted trees, and serene vistas.
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
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.
When you think of a “weekend getaway” you don’t have to travel very far as there are so many incredible places to find adventure in Cape Breton.
Cape Breton is so much more than Cabot Trail. Let us show you some of our favourite hidden gems!