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 Writers Festival: Saturday Writing Workshops, Salons, and more
Once a year, in wild, beautiful Unama’ki (Cape Breton), writers and readers come together and experience the magic power of stories to connect us and create community. Saturday’s Cabot Trail Writers Festival program includes writing workshops with Andrea Currie and Dominique Bernier-Cormier, inspirational writers’ salons, a slide show and presentation by Anne Koval, a reception with live music, and readings by and conversation with David Chariandy and Ann-Marie MacDonald.
9am-9:30pm
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Red Farm Field Trip: Sloan / Gordie Sampson / Bahamas / and more
Next Date: Aug 3, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney River
Get ready to go on a trip, without leaving the Island! Red Farm Field Trip is a new 19+ outdoor music festival just minutes from downtown Sy...
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...
Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Lawren Harris at Eltuek Arts Centre
Next Date: Jun 20, 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...
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...
Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Buddy MacDonald
Next Date: Aug 23, 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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