Fête de Saint-Louis: a traditional feast with a modern twist
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
“Eat, Drink and be Merry”! The Fête de Saint-Louis, a traditional feast day observed in 18th century Louisbourg, celebrates St. Louis, ...
Ground Hog Day - Two Rivers Tunnel Spring Prediction
Date: Feb 2, 2020
WINTER FROLIC EVENTS
Feb. 1
- Coasting, skating snowshoeing from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., weather permitting.
Feb. 2
- Coasting, skating snowshoeing from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., weather permitting.
- Groundhog Day ceremonies beginning at 11:15
Two Rivers Wildlife Park:
– The park is 500-acres and is run by the community
– The park is located where the Salmon River meets the Mira River in Huntington
– The park first opened its doors in 1981. The province ran the park, which at the time was operated on a seasonal basis only.
– In 1995, the Department of Natural Resources ceases operation of the park, that’s when a not-for-profit community group formed to manage the facility
– The park is open 364 days a year. The only day the park is closed is on Christmas Day
– The facility features more than 50 species including birds, farm animals and Canadian wildlife
– The park is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. during the winter months. Hours are extended during the summer months
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Next Date: Feb 17, 2020
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Community: Glendale
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Unama’ki Mawio'mi (Cape Breton Pow Wows)
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