Date: Jul 15, 2025
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Daily Lunch Céilidh showcases authentic traditional music and $15 lunch specials. While you’re there, visit the Gift Shop for locally-made products and one of the largest collections of Celtic CDs anywhere, take a journey through the history of Cape Breton music in the interactive Exhibit Room, or enjoy the Musical Walking Tour along the Trans Canada Trail. “The Music Awaits You” at the Celtic Music Centre, a lively place with a great atmosphere to enjoy and learn about Cape Breton music. The Centre is open 9am–3pm with breakfast served 9-11am. The Musical Walking Tour starts at 9:30am followed by the céilidh, 11:30am-2pm. Lunch is served 11am–2pm and $15 specials are available daily. No admission and no reservations are needed.
11:30am–2pm
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Hit the trails with Cape Breton Island ambassador Jamie Vassallo (@_picture.me.hikin_)! Jamie is hosting a series of group waterfall hikes, ...
Next Date: Jul 11, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Daily Lunch Céilidh showcases authentic traditional music and $15 lunch specials. While you’re t...
Next Date: Jul 10, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glencoe Mills
“All roads lead to Glencoe” square dances. Take an opportunity to experience the drive up, hear the live music, and take in a square set...
Next Date: Jul 9, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glenville
The Washback Pub offers a wide selection of Glenora’s single malt whisky. Sit and compare all of our favourites! Come and attend a tra...
Next Date: Jul 12, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
West Mabou Family Square Dances have been presented for over 30 years and are a well-established attraction of Cape Breton Island’s Celtic...
Next Date: Jul 13, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Sunday Céilidh is offered year-round and showcases authentic traditional music. While you’re at ...
Janet Barlow is the Executive Director of Hike Nova Scotia and a life-long hiker. Located in Halifax, but originally from Cape Breton, she is always happy to head back home for a hike. FB: @HikeNovaScotia; Twitter: @HikeNS; Instagram: @hikenovascotia
This region includes beautiful communities like Cape North, Bay St Lawrence, Capstick and Meat Cove.
The Cape Mabou Highlands should be on everybody’s list. It’s not your typical tourist route and the trail offers dramatic vistas over the Gulf of St. Lawrence. You can get your heart pumping or take a leisurely stroll through remnants of Acadian old
Julia Chenu’s motorcycle adventure on Cape Breton Island showcases the Island’s allure for motorbike enthusiasts. From the picturesque French-speaking communities to the thrilling roads and trails, Cape Breton offers a unique and inspiring experience
This fall, explore Cape Breton's variety of breweries and distilleries found all over the island.
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!
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
When the adventurous duo Chris and Jan from A for Adventure received the call to explore Cape Breton Island’s magical Waterfall Season, they packed their gear, laced up their boots and set their sights on some of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking scen
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
There’s nothing better than watching two musicians who just love playing music together.
