Ahead by a Century with Alexander Graham Bell
Next Date: Jul 1, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Learn about Alexander Graham Bell’s early life and dive deep into the innovative mind of this world-famous inventor. Discover some of Bell...
Cabot Trail Acoustic Festival
A Festival along the Cabot Trail that’s made for both musicians and music lovers to come and enjoy Cape Breton’s acoustic roots!
Are you a music lover, one who loves to play and sing, or someone who just loves to sit back and listen? The Cabot Trail has a history of great music, great musicians, and there’s a whole new generation that reviving acoustic roots, celtic, and folk music. Because of this we are having a festival across generations, one that features both traditional and original music. It’s a festival for both musicians and music lovers that’s right along the Cabot Trail, outdoors and indoors, with concerts, open mics, song writing, and other workshops. Come and enjoy what the Cabot Trail has to offer.
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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...
KitchenFest!: Pub Night at Daniel’s Alehouse
Next Date: Jun 29, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
A fun night at Daniel’s Alehouse! Join us for this Pub Night full of great tunes and favourite songs featuring Donnie Campbell an...
Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol
Next Date: Dec 5, 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...
Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean at the Barn in Margaree
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
Howie MacDonald is a well-respected fiddler who has composed dozens of tunes and, although best known as a fiddler, he is a superb pianist w...
Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Madison Violet
Next Date: Oct 3, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Madison Violet is a JUNO-nominated duo featuring Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern. The pair, who grew up on rural Cape Brenton Island, c...
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