Big Pond Concert
Next Date: Jul 20, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Big Pond
The Big Pond Concert is back this summer. After decades at MacIntyre’s Field and a few years inside the fire hall, the concert is back out...
Nicolas Denys Days and Swim the Canal in St. Peter's
Date: Jul 28, 2025
Nicolas Denys Days is a week-long annual festival that is designed to welcome visitors to St. Peter’s and give them an opportunity to meet local residents and their families. The many events planned for the week are hosted by various organizations to ensure that the whole community benefits from and participates actively in the festival. As a visitor to the area, this approach provides an opportunity to “get to know” our whole community and join in the fun all week long! It concludes on Sunday with the signature event “Swim the Canal”. Nicolas Denys Days is organized by Village On The Canal Association. VOCA acknowledges and is thankful to all of the organizations, businesses, sponsors, and volunteers who help make Nicolas Denys Days a success every year.
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KitchenFest!: Traditional Céilidh at the Highland Village
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Join us for songs, stories and more, or just a chance to chat about the traditions and history of Nova Scotia’ Gaelic-speaking people at o...
KitchenFest!: Glendale Outdoor Concert
Next Date: Jul 5, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Glendale
KitchenFest! wraps up a big week of music with a grand day out on the fields of Glendale! And what a special day it will be, as the people o...
KitchenFest!: Pub Night at the Baddeck Legion
Next Date: Jun 28, 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...
Harbourfest in D'Escousse
Next Date: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: D'Escousse
Harbourfest weekend is a yearly summer event that has taken place for the last 43 years. It brings community, family, friends and tourists ...
Thirdwheel at the Grand Anse Legion
Next Date: May 24, 2025
Thirdwheel is a 5-piece cover band based out of Sydney. They play ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s classic rock, a little country, and few ...
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