KitchenFest!: Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
Explore the Bra d'Or / Wjinene'n Poti'Poq
Those who have explored the Bras d’Or know how special it is. Come and enjoy our events on and around the Bras d’Or Lake in the heat of summer.
Join local activities, help collect scientific data and have fun. Explore the Bras d’Or / Wjinene’n Pitu’poq brings together Mi’kmaw and non-Indigenous communities while promoting stewardship, sustainable economic development and ecotourism.
Nearby Things To Do
KitchenFest!: Spòrs Beag at the Highland Village
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Join us for a fun morning of Gaelic songs, stories, and traditional games as your children learn what life was like for the Gaelic settlers....
Come From Away at the Savoy Theatre
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...
Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol
Next Date: Dec 9, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
In 1843, A Christmas Carol became one of the most popular books in the English language and has been credited by some as “almost...
Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Dave Gunning with Rose Morrison
Next Date: Jul 11, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Join two incredible talents for an evening of stirring folk music at the Little Church in Big Baddeck! Dave Gunning, a luminary in Canadian ...
Unplugged Open Mic at the Diamond with Shane O'Handley
Next Date: Jun 4, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
To help break up the work week, the Black Diamond offers an unplugged and open mic session on Wednesday evenings. Hosted by Shane O’Handle...
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