St. Michael was the Scottish and Irish patron saint of horses, travel, sea, and seafarers. His calendar day was celebrated in the Hebrides with eating of a multi-grain bonnach called struan. Join us for a special St. Michael’s Day Milling Frolic in the Centre Chimney House. Traditional tea and struan will be served.
General admission fees apply. 2-4 pm.
Next Date: Oct 6, 2023
Regions: Cape Breton’s South Coast, Cabot Trail, Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Louisbourg Area, Bras d’Or Lake
The Celtic Colours International Festival is a unique celebration of Cape Breton Island’s living traditional culture. For nine days in O...
Next Date: Jun 30, 2023
Regions: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton’s South Coast, Canada’s Musical Coast, Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: St. Ann’s
The annual celebration of Cape Breton-based Gaelic music gives locals and visitors alike insight into this distinct and vibrant living cultu...
Callum MacCrimmon shares his experience on his 3rd Celtic Colours Festival in Cape Breton. Calum is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer best known as a founding member of the award-winning Scottish folk band Breabach.
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