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From festivals and sporting tournaments to weekly dances, discover our Island’s communities. Enjoy some local, celtic tunes at the Baddeck gathering ceilidhs or if you’re looking for something more athletic take part in the Cape 100 race. Whatever your interests, they’ll be something for you to enjoy!

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Solar Eclipse Viewing

Next Date: Apr 8, 2024

Region: Louisbourg Area

Community: Mira

An astronomical event to remember! Two Rivers observatory is hosting an event on Facebook for those not on Cape Breton Island on Apri...


Cabot Trail Relay Race

Next Date: May 25, 2024

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: Baddeck

In 1988 the idea of holding a relay race around the Cabot Trail was created, and 6 teams of 17 runners per team tested out the feasibility o...


Roots to Boots Festival 2024

Next Date: Jun 14, 2024

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: Chéticamp

A unique blend of entertainment to please everyone: storytelling, hiking, food, local-flavour, concerts, songwriters' circle and late night ...


Granville Green Concert Series

Next Date: Jul 7, 2024

Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast

Community: Port Hawkesbury

Granville Green is happening on Sunday evenings at 7pm, July 7 to August 11, 2024! The Granville Green concert. series has been a trademark ...


Festival de l'Escaouette 2024

Next Date: Aug 1, 2024

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: Chéticamp

During le Festival de l'Escaouette, we guarantee you will find something for the whole family in our celebration of Acadian culture and hist...


Cape Breton Exhibition

Next Date: Aug 13, 2024

Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: North Sydney

The annual Cape Breton Exhibition runs August 13-18th! For well over 100 years the CBEx has been a destination for friends, neighbours and v...