WinterFest is back for another year!
Join us in Mabou for a range of winter activities to keep every age entertained. See Facebook for complete schedule and updates.
Ski and Snowshoe rentals available through Inverness County Recreation Department (Monday-Friday- 8:30am-4pm)
Next Date: Jun 26, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
For more than half a century, Mabou has been buzzing with excitement every July as we host our beloved annual tradition. It’s a time f...
Next Date: Jul 1, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Highland Village honours the founding of our country with free admission to the site on July 1st. Come celebrate Canada’ birthday with us....
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
It’s New Years Eve 1969 and Johnny Cool (Jamie Collins) and Claudine (Anne Gillis) are on the stage! There’s electricity in the air afte...
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Join us in the beautiful Strathspey Performing Arts Centre in Mabou for a powerful evening of Cape Breton songwriting. The “Small of My He...
Next Date: Jun 28, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
It’s a big night of music in downtown Inverness with some local favourites taking the stage by storm. This will surely be a night of g...
Next Date: Jul 5, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
Home to great food, great company, and a stunning view, KitchenFest! is so pleased to have the Clove Hitch back for 2025. Sit back, relax, a...
There’s nothing better than watching two musicians who just love playing music together.
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
Not interested in camping? Why not try glamping? Stay in a Mongolian Yurt or a luxury geometric dome, sleep out in the stars or watch the ocean from your cliffside accommodation.
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
It is very hard not to fall in love with Cape Breton Island in the fall season. Read here why our ambassadors have fallen for this beautiful island, and perhaps why it will be a favourite for you too.
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
As fall blankets Cape Breton Island in brilliant hues, the Island’s culinary scene embraces the season with fresh, seasonal ingredients and comforting flavours.
Want to show off your Cape Breton adventure? Read through this blog to find your new favourite instagram hot spot this summer. Trust us, nothing says natural more than a nature photo.
Many marvel at the breathtaking views Cape Breton has in the summertime, but have you ever truly appreciated unwinding in our gorgeous winter? These snowy escapes could become your new favourite way to recharge this season.
St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching and what good is celebrating this festive day without listening and dancing to Celtic music. Luckily Cape Breton Island is home to some of the best Celtic music out there. Let the fiddle get you out on the dance
