Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Aug 31 2022.
Take part in this special living history program for children and get a sense of what life was like for Gaels in those days’ past. The program features special hands-on activities including chores, crafts, games, language, and song. Costumes are provided.
For ages 8-12 only. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. 10 am – 4 pm.
Dates:
July 6, 13, 20, & 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Next Date: Aug 3, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney River
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Next Date: Jul 26, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
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Next Date: Jul 9, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
On the grounds of the Normaway Inn, The Barn presents weekly Fiddle Concert-Ceilidhs, followed by a short square dance after 10 pm,&nbs...
Next Date: Oct 11, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
Next Date: Jul 5, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
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