2024 marks the 30th year of the Granville Green concert series in Port Hawkesbury!
Granville Green is a FREE outdoor concert series held on Sundays @7pm during the summer from July 7 to August 11.
Largest longest running outdoor concert series in the region. – Family friendly and alcohol free
Residents and visitors converge for the outdoor concerts held each Sunday evening on our stage located overlooking the beautiful Strait of Canso. The series showcases local, Nova Scotian and Canadian artists.
Next Date: Jun 1, 2025
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, ...
Next Date: Jul 1, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
A staple of the summer season, the Port Hawkesbury Céilidhs are a must for visitors and locals alike. Make plans for this dandy night of en...
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
It’s New Years Eve 1969 and Johnny Cool (Jamie Collins) and Claudine (Anne Gillis) are on the stage! There’s electricity in the air afte...
Next Date: Jul 5, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Glendale
KitchenFest! wraps up a big week of music with a grand day out on the fields of Glendale! And what a special day it will be, as the people o...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Cleveland
In a beautiful corner of the island, KitchenFest! is thrilled to have this special concert part of the 2025 festival. The Friends United Cen...
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Brook Village
The Adult Square Dance in Brook Village is a very popular attraction through the summer and fall in Cape Breton. Come swing! Come dance! Mon...
St. Peter's, a delightful community nestled along the picturesque shores of Cape Breton Island St. Peter's is brimming with local businesses, museums, and attractions that offer a glimpse into the region's rich heritage and vibrant culture.
While chasing waterfalls is good for the body, mind and spirit there are a few things you should remember before hitting the trails to ensure you have a great time and make it back home safely!
Take time to slow down and enjoy the visual adventure of driving around Isle Madame. Explore the coastlines. Soak in the Acadian culture and hospitality. Unplug and unwind in the refreshing ocean breeze and natural beauty.
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
My name is Tom and I am an outdoor enthusiast and photographer based in Sydney, Nova Scotia. I moved to Cape Breton from India in 2019 and immediately fell in love with this beautiful island.
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!
Get Your Heart Pumping with these extreme and active adventures! Try your hand at windsurfing, go whale watching, hop on a jet ski, fly in a helicopter, and more.
There are approximately 35,000 golf courses in the world, only a selection of these embrace the true spirit of the game — Cape Breton is one of those places...
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
