Brian Cathcart—lead vocalist/songwriter/guitarist from popular Cape Breton folk, Americana, bluegrass, Alt-Country band Pretty Archie—hosts Open Mic on Thursday nights at Daniels. All are welcome to take the stage and join in the fun. Showtime: 9pm
Next Date: Oct 12, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Let’s get loud at the legion for Gobblefest night three featuring Fear & Filth, Low Rentals, Human Missile Crisis, and Botfly. Introdu...
Next Date: Oct 15, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Kina’masultinej (“Let’s Learn Together”), features the work of four distinct, contemporary Mi’kmaq beaders from Eskasoni and Membe...
Next Date: Oct 11, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Introduced during the Thanksgiving season of 1994, Gobblefest was a one-off day of music featuring local bands from the Sydney area, conceiv...
Next Date: Oct 15, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
“Living History: 25 years after the Marshall decision” is an exhibition of portraits by Steve Wadden, a settler photojournalist ...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
This is a series of 10 outdoor markets that will help both visitors and people who live in the community to engage with local culture, inclu...
Next Date: Oct 19, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon is a two day running/ race event. Day one features a healthy living wellness expo and bib/ swag bag pickup...
While there are countless places on Cape Breton Island to get away from it all, Sydney and area offers a different experience—urban amenities and downtown vibes with a waterfront feel.
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
Waterfall Season returns to Cape Breton Island!
As autumn's vibrant hues cover Cape Breton Island's hills and coastlines, one event captures the season’s essence perfectly: the Celtic Colours International Festival. Held each October, this renowned festival blends music, culture and natural beauty
Get Your Heart Pumping with these extreme and active adventures! Try your hand at windsurfing, go whale watching, hop on a jet ski, fly in a helicopter, and more.
As the crisp autumn air settles over Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of red, orange and gold. This season is the perfect time to explore the Island's natural beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality.
Why not give snowshoeing a try this winter. Check out our list of places to rent snowshoes so you can test out this winter sport before committing to purchasing any gear.
The annual Guitar Summit concert serves as an obvious showcase for these world-class pickers, but this wealth of talent inevitably shines through in concerts throughout each Festival.
