For Cape Breton’s Carmen Townsend, music is as natural as breathing. You’ll always catch her with a guitar, but she considers herself less a singer-songwriter and more a rock ‘n’ roller. With a highly original vocal and guitar approach that you quickly find yourself familiar with, Carmen Townsend has a presence that fills the room. Inspired and electric both in sound and lyrical impact, her words conjure up the highs and lows we all experience in life while at the same time chronicling her own story through captivating songs. From Austin to Australia, Cape Breton to Connecticut, and everywhere in between, Carmen’s live show is renowned for its intensity. Or as Matt Andersen says, “If Rock ‘n’ Roll was walking down the street ...it would be wearing a Carmen Townsend T-Shirt.”
Next Date: Oct 12, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Dazed and sweaty, it must be Gobblefest Saturday with The Meat Sweats, DaZed, and Jack MacSween. Introduced during the Thanksgiving season o...
Next Date: Oct 12, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Alright, yah turkeys! Come down Daniels for Gobblefest night three featuring Dylan Devoe & The Dirty Dogs, Brooke Waye, Avalon & The...
Next Date: Oct 6, 2024
Once a year, in wild, beautiful Unama’ki (Cape Breton), writers and readers come together and experience the magic power of stories to con...
Next Date: Oct 5, 2024
Once a year, in wild, beautiful Unama’ki (Cape Breton), writers and readers come together and experience the magic power of stories to con...
Next Date: Nov 16, 2024
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Harry Manx has been dubbed an essential link between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of th...
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Witness the awe-inspiring recreation of the historic fortress, block by colourful block. The intricate details of this one-of-a kind masterp...
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!
Get Your Heart Pumping with these extreme and active adventures! Try your hand at windsurfing, go whale watching, hop on a jet ski, fly in a helicopter, and more.
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
No matter where you go on Cape Breton Island, you’ll find magical places to explore, guaranteed to be bursting with artisan studios and galleries around every corner.
Cape Breton Island is not only a place of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage but also a welcoming destination for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Waterfall Season returns to Cape Breton Island!
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!
Looking to learn more about your family roots? Check out 10 of our cultural experiences that are available to you this summer!
In June, Cape Breton Island welcomed Ren Navarro, a well-known advocate for diversity in the brewing industry and a passionate explorer. Ren’s visit to our stunning Island was a blend of historical adventures, local brews and breathtaking natural bea
Get ready, curling enthusiasts and sports fans alike! This month, the World Women's Curling Championships are hitting the ice in Sydney, Cape Breton Island.
