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Mabel and Alec – Their Lives Through Letters
The young Alexander Graham Bell wrote to his fiancé Mabel Hubbard on the night of their engagement: “I am afraid to fall asleep, lest I should find it all a dream – so I shall lie awake and think of you.”
Launch of “Mabel and Alec – Their Lives Through Letters” Exhibit. A new exhibit featuring the letters of Alexander and Mabel to each other will officially open on July 11, on their 145th wedding anniversary, at the Alexander Graham Bell Historic Site. Read a love story like no other as you dive into the story of the famous inventor and the woman who helped turn his dreams into reality.
Next Date: Sep 18, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Beach
Step into the past and become spellbound by the tales brought to life by the call of the loon and the crash of the waves. Registration is re...
Next Date: Sep 2, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Beach
Step into the past and become spellbound by the tales brought to life by the call of the loon and the crash of the waves. Registration is re...
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Dingwall
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Dingwall, the Octagon Arts Centre offers a stunning seaside backdrop for a sweet evening of music wi...
Next Date: Aug 9, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: East Margaree
A two-day festival showcasing food, music, athletics, and fun! Since its foundation in 2012, the Margaree Highland Games (MHG) has become a ...
Next Date: Dec 9, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
In 1843, A Christmas Carol became one of the most popular books in the English language and has been credited by some as “almost...
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 ...
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