David Doucette is an award-winning novelist and musician who grew up in Ingonish Beach and began composing and performing music at an early age. Doucette is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier and Saint Mary’s Universities, where he pursued Literature Studies and Linguistics. He has lived in Asia, South America and the Middle East; has published four novels, and is winner of the Dartmouth Book Award for Best Atlantic Canadian Fiction. Doucette works as a novelist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, film composer and screenplay writer and is owner of Smokey Studios, a film and music production company set in the Highlands of Cape Breton Island. At present, he is working on the film production of an adaptation of his novel, North of Smokey, as well as building a cinema, and doing the odd musical performance.
Next Date: Oct 13, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Friends!! Food!! Music!! The party recovery breakfast we need on Gobblefest Sunday featuring Gee Stewart, Andrew Barret, and Bethany June. I...
Next Date: Oct 16, 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 11, 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: Nov 4, 2024
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
The Louisbourg Market is not only a farmers market, but a gathering place within the community to touch base with your neighbours, and bring...
Next Date: Oct 11, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
A cozy pub in the heart of downtown Sydney, Daniel’s Alehouse and Eatery is a hopping spot for live music and has a tasty menu availab...
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...
Calling all Skiing enthusiasts! We just picked up our winter passes and are ready to strap on the skis and hit the slopes at these 5 fun places.
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.
A lot of people don’t think of Glace Bay as a tourist destination, but with the history, the views along this coast, and the kind and friendly people, they are missing out.
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.
If you're looking for a day of adventure and quality time spent with loved ones, Sydney will not let you down.
Not ready to welcome the winter just yet? Destination Cape Breton has you covered. Why not check out a local accommodation with a hot tub or a jacuzzi?
Cape Breton is becoming one of the most sought after locations to Instagram in Canada. Use our hashtag #FallforCapeBreton to be entered into a great get away package!
A for Adventure is coming to Cape Breton! Where are they going to go and what are they doing? Well, that's up to YOU! Visit our Facebook page to vote on where they will go and what adventures they'll get up to!
The unofficial capital of Cape Breton is filled with plenty of fun activities for everyone. With the world’s largest fiddle as a crown jewel, you’ll be surprised by what you find here.
The Island Wide Waterfall Weekend is a weekend to get up and get outside. Cape Breton Island will be bustling this weekend as visitors and residents are encouraged to join us as we travel to 12 different waterfalls across the Island!
