KitchenFest!: Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jun 30, 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...
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: Jun 30, 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...
Next Date: Jun 27, 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: Jun 9, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
This spring, Eltuek Arts Centre is honoured to present Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris—on view in Galler...
Next Date: Jul 23, 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: Jul 30, 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 27, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Céilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicia...
There is no better place to celebrate love than on Cape Breton Island. Want to impress your significant other this Valentine’s Day? Of course, you do! Here are some ideas for organizing a Cape Breton Island Valentine’s Day that is sure to impress.
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While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
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Snow Covered mountains. Forests and fields blanketed with fresh layers of snow, your winter adventure just waiting to be explored. Cape Breton’s hiking trails and scenic routes are like works of art from mother nature’s winter palate.
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.