KitchenFest!: Traditional Codfish Supper at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Enjoy this cultural staple, including maritime codfish, potatoes, vegetable medley, curds, bacon and onions, chow or pickles, and a roll, ju...
Date: Jul 3, 2025
New to the festival in 2025, KitchenFest! is thrilled to welcome the Lake Ainslie Fire Hall and the crew behind Scotsville Days. A beautiful hall, hearty folk, and the best of music — what more could you ask for? Pub Night in Scotsville features Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Kenny Stewart, and Heather Cameron.
8-11pm | $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Enjoy this cultural staple, including maritime codfish, potatoes, vegetable medley, curds, bacon and onions, chow or pickles, and a roll, ju...
Next Date: Jul 1, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Highland Village honours the founding of our country with free admission to the site on July 1st. Come celebrate Canada’ birthday with us....
Next Date: Aug 30, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Cape Breton’s most magical summer traditions. The Sunset Series at Inverness County ...
Next Date: Jul 26, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls co...
Next Date: Jun 16, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
Howie MacDonald is a well-respected fiddler who has composed dozens of tunes and, although best known as a fiddler, he is a superb pianist w...
In June, Cape Breton Island welcomed Ren Navarro, a well-known advocate for diversity in the brewing industry and a passionate explorer. Ren’s visit to our stunning Island was a blend of historical adventures, local brews and breathtaking natural bea
Don't put that camera away just because it's cold! Winter on Cape Breton Island is an Instagrammer's wonderland.
Waterfall Season returns to Cape Breton Island!
Welcome to the "Gateway to Cape Breton Island". Make Port Hawkesbury your homebase for day trip ups and down the coast, or settle in and enjoy all that the Strait area has to offer.
This fall, explore Cape Breton's variety of breweries and distilleries found all over the island.
Cape Breton is so much more than Cabot Trail. Let us show you some of our favourite hidden gems!
Learn about 5 great places to view the fall colours around Cape Breton Island. Trust us you won't want to miss this one.
Not interested in camping? Why not try glamping? Stay in a Mongolian Yurt or a luxury geometric dome, sleep out in the stars or watch the ocean from your cliffside accommodation.
Embark on a coastal adventure to Cape Breton Island and discover a world where coastal beauty meets serene seascapes.
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!