The annual celebration of Cape Breton-based Gaelic music gives locals and visitors alike insight into this distinct and vibrant living culture, bringing the kitchen-ceilidh feel to the forefront. Fiddles and bagpipes, concerts and céilidhs, food and drink, Gaelic language and song, informality and hospitality — consider this your official invitation to Cape Breton’s biggest kitchen céilidh!
Next Date: Oct 13, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Night three of Blueberry Jam Harvest Series will feature a whole MacInnis reunion with Rankin MacInnis & the Broken Reeds with Peter Mac...
Next Date: Oct 15, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
From September 15-October 27, the ICCA is very proud to present an exhibition of the work of singular painter William Hess. Hess, who emigra...
Next Date: Oct 13, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glenville
The Washback Pub offers a wide selection of Glenora’s single malt whisky. Sit and compare all of our favourites! Come and attend a tra...
Next Date: Nov 16, 2024
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Harry Manx has been dubbed an essential link between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of th...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The South Haven guild of weavers, spinners, and dyers present a sale with workshops and demonstrations. Meet the makers of high quality hand...
Next Date: Oct 19, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
West Mabou Family Square Dances have been held for over 30 years and are a well-established attraction of Cape Breton Island’s Celtic ...
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.).
Brittany is a local influencer who was born and raised in Cape Breton. Brittany’s biggest passion is creating unique spaces and experiences for people through design and wishes for continued growth here in Cape Breton.@brittanymacleod
Not ready to welcome the winter just yet? Destination Cape Breton has you covered. Why not check out a local accommodation with a hot tub or a jacuzzi?
If you’re looking to start your trip around the Cabot Trail with a little adventure, then this one day itinerary is for you!
Have you wanted to take a weekend trip to Cape Breton in the winter but don’t know where to start? Here's an itinerary from our ambassador Kyler's visit to Cape Breton Island to help guide you on your next Cape Breton Island adventure!
Waterfall Season returns to Cape Breton Island!
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.
Get ready for an amazing South Coast adventure with Alicia Lake! From Isle Madame to St. Peter's Alicia takes you to her favourite spots and introduces you to hidden hiking gems.
Brr! It sure is cold out there, warm up with our Fireplace Edition and learn where all the hottest fireplaces are across the island.
My name is Riley Beaton and I am from Mabou, Cape Breton Island. I’ve always had a deep passion for adventure, the outdoors, and photography so getting to explore hidden gems on the Island that I love was very suiting and enjoyable. @rileybeaton2
