Born and raised in Antigonish, Dara Smith-MacDonald has been playing the fiddle for more than 20 years. With family roots in Inverness, she now resides in Port Hawkesbury and is known for her strong, lively playing and traditional style. Dara can often be found on stage with Adam Young, a sought-after piano player from Marion Bridge. No stranger to the Louisbourg Playhouse, Adam created and directed the Playhouse’s popular music and comedy revue, Cape Breton Lyrics & Laughter, which has been performed close to 400 times over its 20-year run. Frequent collaborators over the years, the duo has recorded on two albums together.
Next Date: Oct 10, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Kina’masultinej (“Let’s Learn Together”), features the work of four distinct, contemporary Mi’kmaq beaders from Eskasoni and Membe...
Next Date: Oct 10, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Introduced during the Thanksgiving season of 1994, Gobblefest was a one-off day of music featuring local bands from the Sydney area, conceiv...
Next Date: Oct 12, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Island Speed & Style is aimed at all car enthusiasts whether that be on the track or just here for the show! Their season closer&nb...
Next Date: Oct 12, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
MUCU (Multi-Cultural) Market is a weekly outdoor market that will feature a diverse set of performers, artists and independent businesses of...
Next Date: Oct 8, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Guitar and bass player and singer-songwriter Mike LeLievre hosts the Openest Mic in Sydney, an open forum for musicians of all walks and sty...
Next Date: Oct 19, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon is a two day running/ race event. Day one features a healthy living wellness expo and bib/ swag bag pickup...
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
Before they were committed to memory and passed down and around through the ages, the traditional songs of today were once brand new.
The annual Guitar Summit concert serves as an obvious showcase for these world-class pickers, but this wealth of talent inevitably shines through in concerts throughout each Festival.
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.
This fall, explore Cape Breton's variety of breweries and distilleries found all over the island.
As the crisp autumn air settles over Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of red, orange and gold. This season is the perfect time to explore the Island's natural beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality.
Embark on a coastal adventure to Cape Breton Island and discover a world where coastal beauty meets serene seascapes.
Snowshoe your way through the beautiful hills, valleys and mountains of Cape Breton Island. Winter is no time to hibernate, with so many amazing trails to choose from you'll be way too busy to sleep!
Looking for an educational experience while visiting Cape Breton? Hoping to immerse yourself in Cape Breton's rich history while travelling the island? Well, you're in luck here are seven 'Must-See' Museums in Cape Breton!
