Downhouse is a group of high school students who started playing music together at Indian Beach in North Sydney and then Saturday matinees at the Sydney Mines Legion. The five-piece band plays covers of old classic country and rock tunes and they write some of their own songs as well. Don’t miss their return to the Sydney Mines Legion.
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Next Date: Aug 16, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Come “Race Through Time” on August 16, 2025, at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. This race takes you 12 kilometres between...
Next Date: Aug 15, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Celebrate Acadian heritage at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Our exciting lineup of activities includes:n. Join the ...
Next Date: Jun 28, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
It’s always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!’s regular locales. At a pub night, you can expect lively tune...
Next Date: Aug 30, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
The breathtaking musical written by Tony Award nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passe...
Next Date: Jul 29, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck’s production of Ed’s Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arriv...
Next Date: Jun 18, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Stop in at the Baddeck Library for a weekly Letter Writing Social. The Library supplies the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet ...
If you are staying in Sydney for the night and you are looking for a quick escape to nature, history, and rugged coastal views then the 30 minute trip to Louisbourg is a great plan!
A nice steady climb along a well-worn path, Ben Eoin Trail leads you through large old Birch and Beech trees. At the top of the small mountain, the look-off offers views of East Bay of the Bras d’Or Lakes like no other. The 1.7 KM hike starts at the
St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching and what good is celebrating this festive day without listening and dancing to Celtic music. Luckily Cape Breton Island is home to some of the best Celtic music out there. Let the fiddle get you out on the dance
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 Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
No matter where you go on Cape Breton Island, you’ll find magical places to explore, guaranteed to be bursting with artisan studios and galleries around every corner.
Looking to learn more about your family roots? Check out 10 of our cultural experiences that are available to you this summer!
While there are countless places on Cape Breton Island to get away from it all, Sydney and area offers a different experience—urban amenities and downtown vibes with a waterfront feel.
In June, Cape Breton Island welcomed Ren Navarro, a well-known advocate for diversity in the brewing industry and a passionate explorer. Ren’s visit to our stunning Island was a blend of historical adventures, local brews and breathtaking natural bea
June on Cape Breton Island is when music fills the air, feet find rhythm on wooden floors, and communities come together in celebration of culture, heritage, and shared joy.
