Waterfall Season Group Hikes: Humes River Falls
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Bucklaw
Hit the trails with Cape Breton Island ambassador Jamie Vassallo (@_picture.me.hikin_)! Jamie is hosting a series of group waterfall hikes, ...
Date: Jul 10, 2025
“All roads lead to Glencoe” square dances. Take an opportunity to experience the drive up, hear the live music, and take in a square set or two. The first Thursday night dance of the year is July 3 with Ashley Maclsaac. Dances will continue through July and August with one more dance on Sunday, October 12, during Celtic Colours International Festival. All ages are welcome. Canteen is available.
9pm-12am | $10 / 10 and under free
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Waterfall Season Group Hike: Embree's Brook Falls
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Hit the trails with Cape Breton Island ambassador Jamie Vassallo (@_picture.me.hikin_)! Jamie is hosting a series of group waterfall hikes, ...
KitchenFest!: Pub Night at the Red Shoe
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
KitchenFest! is thrilled to once again have the Red Shoe back for another year! The Shoe is a true hot spot for live music and good times. A...
Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol
Next Date: Dec 9, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
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Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson
Next Date: Sep 13, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
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Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
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