Enjoy a traditional square dance featuring some of Cape Breton Island’s finest fiddle and piano players at the South West Margaree Hall in South West Margaree, Inverness County. Fiddlers include Chrissy Crowley (July 12), Shelly Campbell (July 19), Ian MacDougall (July 26), and Robbie Fraser (August 2). Family dances are on July 12 and August 9, while the remaining dances are 19+ with bar services available.
Next Date: Aug 9, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Poet of the Common Man: A Tribute to Merle Haggard is a heartfelt tribute to the legendary American country artist Merle Haggard. Performed ...
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 29, 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: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Join the Chéticamp community in marking a major milestone—the 50th edition of Festival de l’Escaouette! From July 31st to August 3rd, t...
Next Date: Oct 3, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Madison Violet is a JUNO-nominated duo featuring Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern. The pair, who grew up on rural Cape Brenton Island, c...
Next Date: Jun 14, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Planted at the crossroads of roots and soul, six-time ECMA winner Charlie A’Court possesses a mighty voice, fierce guitar work and contemp...
Not interested in camping? Why not try glamping? Stay in a Mongolian Yurt or a luxury geometric dome, sleep out in the stars or watch the ocean from your cliffside accommodation.
Waterfall Season returns to Cape Breton Island!
The Gaels celebrated their culture not in huge buildings or sculptures but in their songs. Their songs told the stories of the people, the land, good times and bad, love's lost and yearned for.
St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching and what good is celebrating this festive day without listening and dancing to Celtic music. Luckily Cape Breton Island is home to some of the best Celtic music out there. Let the fiddle get you out on the dance
Chart your own course for adventure. Sail the fog-free waters of the Cape Breton’s inland sea. Marina hop from port to port along the Island’s exquisite coast.
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
Janet Barlow is the Executive Director of Hike Nova Scotia and a life-long hiker. Located in Halifax, but originally from Cape Breton, she is always happy to head back home for a hike. FB: @HikeNovaScotia; Twitter: @HikeNS; Instagram: @hikenovascotia
Mabou is known for its music, scenery, and hospitality. Whether you come for the culture of music and dance, to hike or bike the trails, or just to relax, you’ll have an experience you won’t soon forget.
Heather Rankin is a singer, songwriter, actor and member of the 6X Juno Award winning band The Rankin Family. As a solo artist she has released two albums, A Fine Line (ECMA/Juno Nom.) and Imagine (ECMA Nom.).
