The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Daily Lunch Céilidh showcases authentic traditional music and $15 lunch specials. Donna Marie DeWolfe, of River Tillard, has been playing Cape Breton fiddle music since she was 10 years old and comes from a line of musicians on both sides of her family. Influenced by the vibrant playing of Shelly Campbell, Donald Angus Beaton, and Arthur Muise, Donna Marie is very active playing for ceilidhs and dances around the island and on the mainland. Abigail MacDonald grew up in St. Andrew’s, Antigonish County surrounded by Gaelic music and culture. A Gaelic singer, piano player, highland dancer, and step dancer, Abigail has been part of many community-based Gaelic programs and is a regular performer at ceilidhs, dances, and festivals throughout the province.
11:30am-3pm
Next Date: Jun 22, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree
Hit the trails with Cape Breton Island ambassador Jamie Vassallo (@_picture.me.hikin_)! Jamie is hosting a series of group waterfall hikes, ...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree
Hit the trails with Cape Breton Island ambassador Jamie Vassallo (@_picture.me.hikin_)! Jamie is hosting a series of group waterfall hikes, ...
Next Date: Jun 28, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Here’s your chance at a slice of life experienced by jumping in on the action at a square dance! A common part of the Cape Breton nightlif...
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Whycocomagh
This sweet spot along Whycocomagh’s beautiful shore is perfect for a KitchenFest! night out. Join Evans & Doherty, Glenn Graham, J...
Next Date: Jun 4, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
The ICCA is pleased to present Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, showcasing a vivid and r...
Next Date: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Come learn the Inverness County Square Set and some basic Cape Breton Step Dancing from Mabou-based dancer, Melody Cameron! This is ...
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