Eilean na h-Òige | Island of Youth Living History Program
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Have your children take part in this special living history program and let them get a sense of what life was like for Gaels in those days p...
Local Live Music at the Bras d'Or Lakes Inn
We are privileged to be able to present various musicians in our lounge seven evenings a week during July and August and frequently during June and September and into October.
Check out the events page on our website for more information.
While listening to the music also enjoy some great food and beverages served from our destination restaurant.
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St. Peter's Pirate Days
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St. Peter’s
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Glencoe Day
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glencoe Mills
Community celebration with games of chance, horseshoes, followed by a dinner and square dance at the Glencoe Mills Hall. ...
Codstock Music Fair
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Arichat
The Codstock Music Fair began in 1995 after the downturn in the fisheries and is used to create economic development on Isle Madame. Over ...
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Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for songs, stories and music, or just a chance to chat about the traditions and history of Nova Scotia...
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