Broken Road is an up-and-coming band from Sydney. Broken Road’s upbeat and well-crafted original songs blend many genres including rock, blues, folk, and pop. The band’s high energy live show also includes many recognizable cover songs that always have the audience singing along. The band—consisting of Brandon Bates (lead vocals, guitar), Mike Gorey (lead guitar), Alan Buckingham (percussion), and Bill Jeans (bass)—has showcased their talents on some big stages, opening for world-famous acts such as Slowcoaster, The Town Heroes, and Pretty Archie.
Next Date: Jun 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The beautiful Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney hosts a powerful evening of Cape Breton songwriting. The “Small of My Heart” Songwriters C...
Next Date: Jun 4, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
This spring, Eltuek Arts Centre is honoured to present Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris—on view in Galler...
Next Date: Aug 3, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
You can’t stop the beat! It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on t...
Next Date: May 31, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The 2025 season opens with an action-packed day of mixed-car event at Bud’s Speedway! Island Speed and Style is an all ages, family-fr...
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 ...
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...
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.
Snowshoe your way through the beautiful hills, valleys and mountains of Cape Breton Island. Winter is no time to hibernate, with so many amazing trails to choose from you'll be way too busy to sleep!
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When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
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Waterfall Season returns to Cape Breton Island!
