Eastbound at Whit's Public House
Next Date: Oct 20, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Eastbound—a husband and wife duo made up of Krista and Jay Luddington—were brought together through their love of music. With their beau...
Christmas in July Makers and Bakers POP UP Market
Come to The Corner Store by missbrenna for Christmas in July!
Join us on our covered deck (10am – 1pm) as a few artisans showcase their beautiful work, some with beautiful Christmas products – pottery, cards, baking. We’ll also have some holiday-inspired, summertime treats.
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Blueberry Jam Harvest Series: A MacInnis Reunion
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Night three of Blueberry Jam Harvest Series will feature a whole MacInnis reunion with Rankin MacInnis & the Broken Reeds with Peter Mac...
William Hess Exhibition at Inverness County Centre for the Arts
Next Date: Oct 15, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
From September 15-October 27, the ICCA is very proud to present an exhibition of the work of singular painter William Hess. Hess, who emigra...
William Hess Exhibition at Inverness County Centre for the Arts
Next Date: Oct 20, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
From September 15-October 27, the ICCA is very proud to present an exhibition of the work of singular painter William Hess. Hess, who emigra...
Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Harry Manx
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...
Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs: Melody and Derrick Cameron
Next Date: Oct 17, 2024
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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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Fall
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Culinary
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Fortress of Louisbourg
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Hiking
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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