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!
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: Jun 30, 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...
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
Howie MacDonald is a well-respected fiddler who has composed dozens of tunes and, although best known as a fiddler, he is a superb pianist w...
Next Date: May 11, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Louis Arsenault is a great entertainer who’s been playing on the stages of Cape Breton Island for over 30 years. His versatile blend o...
Next Date: May 10, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
The Doryman Pub & Grill is a well-known music venue in Chéticamp on the Cabot Trail. Home of the Saturday afternoon fiddle matinee, the...
Next Date: Jun 6, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
The Red Shoe Pub features live music 7 days a week! Celebrating their 20th year in 2025, the Shoe’s jam-packed entertainment sche...
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