4119 NS-223 , Iona
902-295-3411
Date: Jul 4, 2025
Join us for a fun morning of Gaelic songs, stories, and traditional games as your children learn what life was like for the Gaelic settlers. Spòrs Beag is for children aged 5-10.
10am-12pm | Free | Ages 5-10
Next Date: Aug 22, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Hosted by the brilliant Ali Hassan and headlined by the amazing James Mullinger, CBC Laugh Out Loud will be taping live during Cape Breton C...
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Take part in this special living history program for children and get a sense of what life was like for Gaels in the past. The program featu...
Next Date: Oct 6, 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: Jul 8, 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: Jul 2, 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: Jul 28, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Brook Village
The Adult Square Dance in Brook Village is a very popular attraction through the summer and fall in Cape Breton. Come swing! Come dance! Mon...
Iona is commonly referred to as “central Cape Breton”. We’re in the “heart of the island” here, about an hour away from everywhere.
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!
Waterfall Season returns to Cape Breton Island!
Chart your own course for adventure. Sail the fog-free waters of the Cape Breton’s inland sea. Marina hop from port to port along the Island’s exquisite coast.
Looking for an educational experience while visiting Cape Breton? Hoping to immerse yourself in Cape Breton's rich history while travelling the island? Well, you're in luck here are seven 'Must-See' Museums in Cape Breton!
When we think of waterfalls, the image that comes to our mind is tropical pools, cascading water, peace and calmness. But come winter, these waterfalls turn into a completely different scene. We have rounded up our favourite winter waterfalls.
Embark on a coastal adventure to Cape Breton Island and discover a world where coastal beauty meets serene seascapes.
Cape Breton is filled with incredible natural places. It's home to meandering rivers, rolling hills, cascading waterfalls and scenic lakes. These locations are beautiful in every season but they really shine in the fall.
Why not give snowshoeing a try this winter. Check out our list of places to rent snowshoes so you can test out this winter sport before committing to purchasing any gear.
A rural lifestyle is almost mandatory in Bras d'Or and Boularderie Island. This pastoral setting along the Bras d'Or Lake encourages a slower pace of life, the ideal place to embrace 'Island Time'.
