KitchenFest!: Traditional Codfish Supper at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Enjoy this cultural staple, including maritime codfish, potatoes, vegetable medley, curds, bacon and onions, chow or pickles, and a roll, ju...
Calling all jazz lovers, players, instrumentalists, and vocalists! Join in on an unforgettable week of late-night jazz sessions where the music flows, the vibes are smooth, and there’s no cover charge! Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just love the sound of jazz, this is the place to be Tuesday to Friday night! Bring your instruments, your voice, or simply your passion for jazz, and join the jam!
Tuesday: Experience the magic of Carl Getto (piano), Tyler MacDonald (drums), and Tanner MacDonald (bass)
Wednesday: Enjoy the groove with our house band featuring Marcel Aucoin (piano), Red Mike MacDonald (bass), and Ron Leadbeater (drums)
Thursday: Feel the rhythm with James Munroe (trombone/vocals), Red Mike MacDonald (bass), and Ron Leadbeater (drums)
Friday: End the week with a bang with Joe Waye (guitar), Red Mike MacDonald (bass), and Johnny Hawkins (drums)
FREE | 10-11:30pm
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Enjoy this cultural staple, including maritime codfish, potatoes, vegetable medley, curds, bacon and onions, chow or pickles, and a roll, ju...
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Come out for the ‘Getting Primed’ pub sessions on-site at Colaisde na Gàidhlig, the Gaelic College. Live music, hot food, and c...
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Join us for a fun morning of Gaelic songs, stories, and traditional games as your children learn what life was like for the Gaelic settlers....
Next Date: Jun 27, 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 30, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck’s production of Ed’s Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arriv...
Next Date: Jul 25, 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 ...
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
Cape Breton is becoming one of the most sought after locations to Instagram in Canada. Use our hashtag #FallforCapeBreton to be entered into a great get away package!
Snow Covered mountains. Forests and fields blanketed with fresh layers of snow, your winter adventure just waiting to be explored. Cape Breton’s hiking trails and scenic routes are like works of art from mother nature’s winter palate.
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
Embark on a coastal adventure to Cape Breton Island and discover a world where coastal beauty meets serene seascapes.
While chasing waterfalls is good for the body, mind and spirit there are a few things you should remember before hitting the trails to ensure you have a great time and make it back home safely!
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
The annual Guitar Summit concert serves as an obvious showcase for these world-class pickers, but this wealth of talent inevitably shines through in concerts throughout each Festival.
There is no better place to celebrate love than on Cape Breton Island. Want to impress your significant other this Valentine’s Day? Of course, you do! Here are some ideas for organizing a Cape Breton Island Valentine’s Day that is sure to impress.