Date: Jul 1, 2025
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 entertainment for all ages at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre featuring Dave Gunning, Andrea Beaton, Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, and Allie Bennett.
7:30-9pm | $20 | All Ages | Pay at the Door
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
For more than half a century, Mabou, has been buzzing with excitement every July as we host our beloved annual tradition. It’s a time ...
Next Date: Jun 29, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Brook Village
For more than half a century, Mabou has been buzzing with excitement every July as we host our beloved annual tradition. It’s a time f...
Next Date: Jun 28, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Brook Village
For more than half a century, Mabou has been buzzing with excitement every July as we host our beloved annual tradition. It’s a time f...
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn is a beautiful and popular venue that provides the perfect conditions for a sweet eve of great live music. At...
Next Date: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: D'Escousse
Harbourfest weekend is a yearly summer event that has taken place for the last 43 years. It brings community, family, friends and tourists ...
Next Date: Jun 16, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Daily Lunch Céilidh showcases authentic traditional music and $15 lunch specials. While you’re t...
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
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
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!
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
It is very hard not to fall in love with Cape Breton Island in the fall season. Read here why our ambassadors have fallen for this beautiful island, and perhaps why it will be a favourite for you too.
No matter where you go on Cape Breton Island, you’ll find magical places to explore, guaranteed to be bursting with artisan studios and galleries around every corner.
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!
