KitchenFest!: Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
Margaree Highland Games
Date: Aug 9, 2025
A two-day festival showcasing food, music, athletics, and fun! Since its foundation in 2012, the Margaree Highland Games (MHG) has become a pillar event for Cape Breton Island. Attracting locals and visitors alike, this event truly offers something for everyone – at an affordable price. The Games kick off Saturday with a $500 jackpot bingo, traditional Acadian fricot supper, and a family square dance. Sunday offers a full day of activities with men, women, and junior athletes competing in seven traditional heavy events, with Highland Dancing, bagpiping, horse and wagon rides, Kid Zone, silent auction, bbq, beer garden, and MUCH more! This year, we are excited to welcome an athlete from Bressuire France to MHG. He will compete against some of Canada’s best throwers – right here in downtown East Margaree!
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KitchenFest!: Pub Night at the Baddeck Legion
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
It’s always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!’s regular locales. At a pub night, you can expect lively tune...
Inverness Sea Glass Festival at ICCA
Next Date: Jun 21, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Inverness County Centre for the Arts will celebrate the history and beauty of genuine, natural sea glass by hosting the first annu...
Afternoon Ceilidh at Glenora Inn and Distillery
Next Date: Jun 10, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glenville
The Washback Pub offers a wide selection of Glenora’s single malt whisky. Sit and compare all of our favourites! Come and attend a tra...
Adult Square Dance in Brook Village
Next Date: Jul 28, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Brook Village
The Adult Square Dance in Brook Village is a very popular attraction through the summer and fall in Cape Breton. Come swing! Come dance! Mon...
Letter Writing Social at the Baddeck Library
Next Date: Jun 4, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Stop in at the Baddeck Library for a weekly Letter Writing Social. The Library supplies the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet ...
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