Whycocomagh Summer Festival
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Whycocomagh
Situated at the head of the Bras d’Or Lakes, Whycocomagh is an ideal location for water activities, boat tours and ceilidhs, fea...
Featuring over 80 shows and upwards to 200 performers. In addition, the festival includes an Eat Local program with over 70 restaurants showcasing locally produced, caught, and raised products and produce in creative food dishes.
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Hammer In: Blacksmithing Festival
Next Date: Aug 31, 2019
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Meet blacksmiths from across Nova Scotia as they practice their art and demonstrate their skills using 18th – 21st century tools and m...
Washabuck Snowshoe Event
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Washabuck
Make the most of the long weekend in February and take in our Snow Shoe Event on Saturday, February the 16th, and snowshoe, Along the Beauti...
Oidhche nam Bòcan | Night of the Spooks
Next Date: Oct 25, 2019
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Come and celebrate Halloween with a special evening tour of the Highland Village by lamplight, complete with storytelling, skits and special...
Anything that Floats Race
Next Date: Aug 3, 2019
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Forks
Don’t miss a unique and entertaining event “Anything That Floats”. Registration at 1:00 pm at Tanners Run on the Margaree ...
Marcus Garvey Festival 2019
Next Date: Aug 15, 2019
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
Marcus Garvey is an international symbol of black pride and freedom. Twenty-six year old Marcus Garvey had returned to Jamaica from London, ...
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