A fun-filled Canada Day with family activities, BBQ, and live entertainment by Risin’ Tide From 2-4 PM, enjoy face painting, games & cupcakes at the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. In the evening, Celebrate our country with us in the heart of the village! Head to the picnic park La Place du Pêcheur for music by Stewart MacDonald & Mark Poirier. Later, dance the night away to the Cape Breton star duo The Turnbull Brothers at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chéticamp. We have something for everyone this Canada Day!
Next Date: Jul 27, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
The Broad Cove Scottish Concert celebrates its rich heritage yearly with lively performances featuring top Scottish musicians. With a histor...
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
A KitchenFest! experience isn’t complete without a big night at the Doryman! Dig into some local cuisine, bask in the beauty of this w...
Next Date: Jul 7, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
Join Neil McDaniel in the Music Room on Monday evenings at the Barn in Margaree. McDaniel is a local singer/songwriter who plays guitar...
Next Date: Sep 13, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
A seven day hiking festival on the Cabot Trail and Northern Cape Breton, that features guided hikes, evening activities and presentations, t...
Next Date: Jul 14, 2025
Every Monday evening from July 14 to August 18, gather at the Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Interpretive House for a memorable concert series showc...
Next Date: Jul 5, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
The Doryman Pub & Grill is a well-known music venue in Chéticamp on the Cabot Trail. Home of the Saturday afternoon fiddle matinee, the...
You may want to work your way up to this hike! So consider conquering North River Falls as something to aim for as you build your hiking repertoire. The hike is a well-maintained trail, part of the North River Provincial Park and Wilderness Area.
Want to show off your Cape Breton adventure? Read through this blog to find your new favourite instagram hot spot this summer. Trust us, nothing says natural more than a nature photo.
Not ready to welcome the winter just yet? Destination Cape Breton has you covered. Why not check out a local accommodation with a hot tub or a jacuzzi?
Follow Chris van den Berg on his Hidden Gem experience to Gairloch Mountain Falls, the Yellow Cello and Hunter's Mountain Chalet.
What do you do when you’re feeling like you are in desperate need of a winter fix? Pick a date and then plan a strike mission to Ingonish, Cape Breton!
Once again, your heart is pumping, you’re amazed and invigorated as you ascend to the top of Franey Mountain and your reward… a 360° view of the entire Clyburn Brook canyon and the Atlantic coastline from Cape Smokey to Ingonish! Simply breath-taking
Cape Breton is filled with incredible natural places. It's home to meandering rivers, rolling hills, cascading waterfalls and scenic lakes. These locations are beautiful in every season but they really shine in the fall.
Don't put that camera away just because it's cold! Winter on Cape Breton Island is an Instagrammer's wonderland.
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.
