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...
Joe Cook is a Cape Breton singer/songwriter who loves telling stories of a life well-lived on the East Coast. Growing up in a small fishing village, Joe took his turn on the lobster boats then set out to see what the world had to offer. But the sea always calls you back. Now settled on a hill next to the Bras d’Or with a view of sunsets over Kelly’s Mountain, Joe’s songs tell old stories with a modern point of view. Influenced by East Coast greats like Great Big Sea, Lenny Gallant, and Stan Rogers, these songs have been flavoured from a young age by east coast life. Other great Canadian songwriters like Gord Downie, Bruce Cockburn, and the guys from The Band also help shape the sounds and stories found in Joe’s writing.
4-7pm | Free
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: Jul 2, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Take part in this special living history program for children and get a sense of what life was like for Gaels in the past. The program featu...
Next Date: Jun 4, 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
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Next Date: Jul 19, 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 15, 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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