KitchenFest!: Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
Date: Jun 30, 2025
As part of KitchenFest! 2025, we are thrilled to invite you to the Big Bash at Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College! Running from 4 pm to 10 pm, this licensed affair (for ages 19 and above) features a lineup to keep you entertained all day long, including Pretty Archie, Gunning and Cormier, Evans and Doherty, Howie MacDonald, Brennan MacDonald, and Mac Morin. With on-site food and bar services available, attendees will have all they need to go the distance. Plus, if staying nearby, we can help with transportation—we’ll be offering a complimentary shuttle service between our venue and Baddeck.
4-10pm | $50 + fees | 19+ | Advance Tickets or Pay at the Door
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
Next Date: Aug 9, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: East Margaree
A two-day festival showcasing food, music, athletics, and fun! Since its foundation in 2012, the Margaree Highland Games (MHG) has become a ...
Next Date: Dec 9, 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: Jun 21, 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 11, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Join two incredible talents for an evening of stirring folk music at the Little Church in Big Baddeck! Dave Gunning, a luminary in Canadian ...
Next Date: Jun 18, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Stop in at the Baddeck Library for a weekly Letter Writing Social. The Library supplies the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet ...
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