White Glove Tour at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The telephone, the airplane, the hydrofoil – the story of Bell’s involvement in these innovative works is featured prominently throughou...
Founded in August 2012, the Margaree Highland Games are one of Cape Breton’s most exciting summer events! Hosted in the beautiful Margaree River Valley – a meeting place of Scottish, Irish and Acadian cultures – the games blend traditional heavy events with bag piping & highland dancing, traditional foods, children’s games, and much more. This two day festival is not to be missed! SAT, AUG 10: community events – bingo, fricot supper, and square dance with Howie MacDonald SUN, AUG 11: Scottish Heavy Events, bag piping and highland dance displays, wagon rides, Kid Zone, beer garden, BBQ, and more! * Please visit our social media pages for a full schedule of events *
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The telephone, the airplane, the hydrofoil – the story of Bell’s involvement in these innovative works is featured prominently throughou...
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
What once was a summer tradition has become a year-long concert series in St. Ann’s. Come out for great music by Richard Wood, Hilda C...
Next Date: Jul 9, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
On the grounds of the Normaway Inn, The Barn presents weekly Fiddle Concert-Ceilidhs, followed by a short square dance after 10 pm,&nbs...
Next Date: Jul 6, 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 ...
Next Date: Jul 1, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
These ceilidhs will feature some of Cape Breton’s finest traditional musicians and step dancers. There will also be a guided Square Se...
Next Date: Oct 3, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Madison Violet is a JUNO-nominated duo featuring Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern. The pair, who grew up on rural Cape Brenton Island, c...
The Gaels celebrated their culture not in huge buildings or sculptures but in their songs. Their songs told the stories of the people, the land, good times and bad, love's lost and yearned for.
Learn about 5 great places to view the fall colours around Cape Breton Island. Trust us you won't want to miss this one.
The Cabot Trail is known as a true riders paradise. If you’ve already decided you’re riding the trail, here are a few tricks & tips you’ll need so your trip is as smooth as the pavement on the Cabot Trail!
Looking for a more pampered winter getaway? Spend a few nights at the Inverary Resort to decompress, treat yourself to a luxe cocktail and catch up on some much-deserved sleep in their new lodge.
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.
Whether it’s a slow drive along the old Route 205, an afternoon of golf, or a day spent hiking a nearby trail, the main thing to do in Baddeck is to take the time to enjoy where you’re at.
As the crisp air of autumn descends upon Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a canvas of vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. It’s the perfect season to explore the Island’s world-renowned golf courses, where the beauty of the surrounding
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
Sit back, relax and enjoy a meal on one of Cape Breton Island's many patios. Whether you're oceanside, beachside or buried in the mountains, you won't regret exploring these patio options.
There are so many hiking trails with phenomenal views in Cape Breton that it’s difficult to narrow it down to 5.