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...
50 Maillard Street, Membertou
902-562-6220
Cape Breton singer-songwriter Aaron Lewis is an established vocalist and seasoned musician who plays a variety of instruments. A member of the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, Aaron has toured all over the world, including seven years with The Carleton Showband. On Thursday nights, he shares the stage with local musicians during Kiju’s weekly Live & Local series.
FREE while dining | 5-8pm
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: Aug 14, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The tradition of celebrating with live music on the Sydney Waterfront returns in 2025 for the 3rd Annual Rock the Fiddle. Designed to presen...
Next Date: Jun 5, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Be transported to the beautiful world of Broadway, all abuzz and brimming with your favourite showstoppers. This singularly sensational...
Next Date: Aug 29, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Huntington
The 12th annual Acoustic Roots Festival is scheduled for August 29 to 31. Held on the 500-acre site of Two Rivers Wildlife Park, the fe...
Next Date: Sep 27, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
In downtown Sydney, Lumière Arts Festival presents contemporary art in unconventional spaces. The festival kicks off at 6:59pm with the Lum...
Next Date: Sep 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 ...
From fossil hunting, searching for sea glass, and rockhounding to hiking, kayaking, and swimming the Northside's beaches offer a range of options. And with a history going back millions of years, there's plenty to see and learn about too.
Looking to learn more about your family roots? Check out 10 of our cultural experiences that are available to you this summer!
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
A lot of people don’t think of Glace Bay as a tourist destination, but with the history, the views along this coast, and the kind and friendly people, they are missing out.
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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!
As autumn's vibrant hues cover Cape Breton Island's hills and coastlines, one event captures the season’s essence perfectly: the Celtic Colours International Festival. Held each October, this renowned festival blends music, culture and natural beauty
A nice steady climb along a well-worn path, Ben Eoin Trail leads you through large old Birch and Beech trees. At the top of the small mountain, the look-off offers views of East Bay of the Bras d’Or Lakes like no other. The 1.7 KM hike starts at the
Calling all Skiing enthusiasts! We just picked up our winter passes and are ready to strap on the skis and hit the slopes at these 5 fun places.