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 *
Next Date: Oct 12, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
From September 15-October 27, the ICCA is very proud to present an exhibition of the work of singular painter William Hess. Hess, who emigra...
Next Date: Oct 16, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
From September 15-October 27, the ICCA is very proud to present an exhibition of the work of singular painter William Hess. Hess, who emigra...
Next Date: Oct 12, 2024
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...
Next Date: Oct 17, 2024
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: Oct 12, 2024
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The South Haven guild of weavers, spinners, and dyers present a sale with workshops and demonstrations. Meet the makers of high quality hand...
Next Date: Oct 12, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
West Mabou Family Square Dances have been held for over 30 years and are a well-established attraction of Cape Breton Island’s Celtic ...
Cape Breton Island invites all golf lovers to hit the greens this summer! Be sure to look "fore" the opening date and book your tee time. We will see you there.
Ashley MacDonald is an outdoor adventure photographer from Cape Breton who can be found out exploring what the island has to offer. @lifeofashmac https://www.facebook.com/lifeofashmac/
Looking to learn more about your family roots? Check out 10 of our cultural experiences that are available to you this summer!
What do you do when you’re feeling like you are in desperate need of a winter fix? Pick a date and then plan a strike mission to Ingonish, Cape Breton!
The North Highlands Nordic Ski Club (NHN) was founded in 1977 by a small group of enthusiastic cross country skiers who shared a love of winter and of the splendid scenery in the Northeast Highlands Area of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
It’s time to find the heartiest, homemade meal on Cape Breton Island this winter. Our Island offers many options to chase away the chill.
We all need some motivation to leave the house, put our boots on and hit the trails. Some do it to stay in shape, some do it to meet fellow hikers and some do it just to reconnect with Mother Nature.
Snowshoe your way through the beautiful hills, valleys and mountains of Cape Breton Island. Winter is no time to hibernate, with so many amazing trails to choose from you'll be way too busy to sleep!
No matter where you go on Cape Breton Island, you’ll find magical places to explore, guaranteed to be bursting with artisan studios and galleries around every corner.
Are you a fan of snowmobiling? Then you'll love our 5 top ingredients for snowmobiling around the Island.
