90 Esplanade, Sydney
The tradition of celebrating with live music on the Sydney Waterfront returns in 2024 for the 2nd Annual Rock the Fiddle. Designed to present the very best talent from the island alongside some of Canada’s finest acts it’s the return of Cape Breton’s Biggest Summer Party! Saturday night’s lineup features Dave Sampson, Adam Baldwin & the Jenny Wren, Elyse Aeryn & Money Doll, Jesse Cox Band, and Dylan Devoe & the Dirty Dogs. Tickets start at just $49. Main Gates and Box Office open at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 6:30pm.
Next Date: Oct 10, 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 8, 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 4, 2024
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
The Louisbourg Market is not only a farmers market, but a gathering place within the community to touch base with your neighbours, and bring...
Next Date: Oct 5, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
The Cape Breton Farmers Market (CBFM) aims to facilitate economic growth and sustainability for local food and craft producers encouraging m...
Next Date: Oct 9, 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...
Over the past few years, it’s been great to see so many new businesses open up downtown Sydney, and in this blog, I wanted to share with you my experiences after spending a weekend downtown.
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
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.
A nice steady climb along a well-worn path, Ben Eoin Trail leads you through large old Birch and Beech trees. At the top of the small mountain, the look-off offers views of East Bay of the Bras d’Or Lakes like no other. The 1.7 KM hike starts at the
While chasing waterfalls is good for the body, mind and spirit there are a few things you should remember before hitting the trails to ensure you have a great time and make it back home safely!
This fall, explore Cape Breton's variety of breweries and distilleries found all over the island.
Looking to learn more about your family roots? Check out 10 of our cultural experiences that are available to you this summer!
The Island Wide Waterfall Weekend is a weekend to get up and get outside. Cape Breton Island will be bustling this weekend as visitors and residents are encouraged to join us as we travel to 12 different waterfalls across the Island!
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.
