Five big canoes ranging from 26 to 29 ft., and capable of carrying 8-12 paddlers each, will be exploring various routes throughout the Bras d’Or / Pitu’paq region August 12-18. Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia (CKNS) spearheads the project in partnership with the Canadian Voyageur Brigade Society, and will include paddlers from across Canada. Home base for the first half of the brigade will be at the Battery Provincial Park in St. Peters, and for the last half of the brigade, crews will be at the Baddeck Cabot Trail Campground. Day trips are planned from each location. CKNS is offering a free, public, Try Paddle excursion in the big canoes at each location. Paddles and lifejackets will be provided for all ages, and trained big canoe leaders will be in each boat. No experience necessary.
Next Date: Oct 6, 2024
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Lyndsay Hubley is an artist living in St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia. Being a native of Cape Breton, she is inspired to create as a way o...
Next Date: Oct 14, 2024
Join an afternoon session in St. Peter’s on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday at Pepperell Place Inn during Celtic Colours. Visiting playe...
Next Date: Oct 11, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Creignish
Creignish Recreation Center is a full-service community hall that hosts a variety of events in beautiful Creignish. Happy Hour at The Creig...
Next Date: Oct 8, 2024
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
The Port Hawkesbury Ceilidhs are held Tuesday nights at the Civic Centre and feature local artists performing fiddle, piano, song, bagpipes,...
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