Harmony Weekend 2024 is the annual convention of the international Barbershop Harmony Society, Northeastern District, Sunrise Division. The convention will open Friday, May 10 with an evening concert, “Prelude to Harmony”, showcasing local Cape Breton talent. Saturday, May 11, will center on the 2024 Atlantic Canada Barbershop Singing Championships, where top choruses and quartets from across the Atlantic Provinces will compete in a number of categories. A banquet and “Afterglow” concert will entertain visiting delegates Saturday evening. The final business meetings will be held Sunday. Harmony Weekend 2024 is hosted by the Cape Breton Chordsmen, representing the Cape Breton Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Next Date: Jun 5, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Be transported to the beautiful world of Broadway, all abuzz and brimming with your favourite showstoppers. This singularly sensational...
Next Date: Dec 6, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
In 1843, A Christmas Carol became one of the most popular books in the English language and has been credited by some as “almost...
Next Date: Aug 12, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
The annual Cape Breton Exhibition runs August 12-16th! For well over 100 years, the CBEx has been a destination for friends, neighbours and...
Next Date: Jun 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Amigos is an acoustic/electric duo featuring Gerald Aucoin and Kenny MacLeod that plays a great selection of tunes from the 1960s and ‘70s...
Next Date: May 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
With more than 45 years of combined professional music-making between them, Brandon Collier and Jason Kempt have each made their own mark on...
Next Date: Aug 20, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The 3rd Annual Cape Breton Comedy Festival kicks off with Kids in the Hall’s Scott Thompson performing as his iconic character Buddy C...
A lot of people don’t think of Glace Bay as a tourist destination, but with the history, the views along this coast, and the kind and friendly people, they are missing out.
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Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
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As fall blankets Cape Breton Island in brilliant hues, the Island’s culinary scene embraces the season with fresh, seasonal ingredients and comforting flavours.
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A nice steady climb along a well-worn path, Ben Eoin Trail leads you through large old Birch and Beech trees. At the top of the small mountain, the look-off offers views of East Bay of the Bras d’Or Lakes like no other. The 1.7 KM hike starts at the
