National Indigenous Peoples Day
Next Date: Jun 20, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Nestled in the Eastern region of Unama’ki (Cape Breton), Louisbourg sits on the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq. The Fortress of Loui...
The second Live at The Lakes Songwriters’ Circle will take place on Saturday, August 3 2024 at The lakes Resort & Golf in Ben Eoin with gates opening at 5pm. Gordie Sampson returns home to Cape Breton to host the Songwriters’ Circle and will be joined by Jim Cuddy, Donovan Woods, and Jodi and Dylan Guthro. The Circle will be followed by a performance from Rankin & The Broken Reeds and The Town Heroes, Mike McKenna Jr. and Backhouse Brass will be performing prior to the Songwriters’ Circle. The evening will be hosted by Cape Breton’s favourite comedy duo, Tracy & Martina. The concert is outdoors at The Lakes Resort at Ben Eoin, rain or shine and is a 19+ event. General admission tickets are $89.00, VIP tickets with exclusive access to the VIP lounges, indoor washrooms and afterparty inside The Lakes Resort have a ticket price of $250. Cottage Experience Packages and VIP tables can be purchased by emailing [email protected].
Next Date: Jun 20, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Nestled in the Eastern region of Unama’ki (Cape Breton), Louisbourg sits on the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq. The Fortress of Loui...
Next Date: Jul 13, 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: Jul 31, 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: Oct 4, 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: Aug 23, 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 6, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Marion Bridge
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Bring your guitar, and an amp and mic if you have one. We will take turns playing songs so all play...
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