Presented in association with the Flaxmobile Project and NSCAD University, Flax Ecologies delves into the intricate relationships between plants, land, and human communities, underscoring the vital role of ecology in fostering sustainable futures. The exhibition, which runs until March 22, includes the work of 15 craftspeople from across Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia) in collaboration with regional farmers. Flax Ecologies features Andreea Murgu, Anita Cazzola, Frances Dorsey, Gabriel Soligo, Heidi Friesen, Juliana Naccarato, Kamila Orbegoso and Caora Mckenna, Katelan Lahey, Kit Holden-Ada, Kristi Farrier, Larissa Korol, Laura Hambleton, Tamara Winsor, Wiebke Schroeder, and Samantha Read.
10am–4pm
Next Date: Jul 26, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls co...
Next Date: Sep 27, 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: Sep 6, 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: May 23, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
CaperCon, Cape Breton’s favourite three-day convention of all things nerdy, May 23-25, features comics, cosplay, gaming, DnD, Marvel, ...
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 ...
Next Date: May 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Sonic Highway is Dan McCarthy, Brian Doyle, Joe MacLeod, and Danny Lockwood. These four musicians have played, recorded, and/or toured with ...
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.
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.
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.
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
Cape Breton Island invites all golf lovers to hit the greens this summer! Be sure to look "fore" the opening date and book your tee time. We will see you there.
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.
Why not give snowshoeing a try this winter. Check out our list of places to rent snowshoes so you can test out this winter sport before committing to purchasing any gear.
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
Over the past few years, it’s been great to see so many new businesses open up downtown Sydney, and in this blog, I wanted to share with you my experiences after spending a weekend downtown.
