Jacob Noonan is a musician who has delved deep into the writing process and his own experiences to create songs as rich in emotion, honesty, and storytelling as they are in tone and rhythm. He’s also polished up his arsenal of cover tunes, exploring folk standards, ‘70s classics, some Canadiana, and a healthy amount of classics from the many talented musicians of Cape Breton. Russ Mathews is a rising singer-musician known for his soulful melodies and crowd-pleasing songs. Hailing from the heart of Cape Breton, his music combines folk and country influences, creating a fresh, authentic sound that resonates with audiences across the Island. With a guitar in hand and a heart full of stories, Russ is making his mark on the music scene, one heartfelt note at a time.
Next Date: Mar 29, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Don’t miss this opportunity to beat the winter blues and enjoy some of the best folk music in Canada. This is a wonderful opportunity to e...
Next Date: Mar 15, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Don’t miss this opportunity to beat the winter blues and enjoy some of the best folk music in Canada. This is a wonderful opportunity to e...
Next Date: Feb 28, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Creignish
Jim Ralph is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist and educator who, for the past 30 years, has performed nationally and internationally wi...
Next Date: Jan 31, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Creignish
Stephen Poirier was born in Inverness and grew up in a very musical family. Influenced by his grandfather, all his uncles and cousins play a...
Next Date: Jan 24, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Creignish
Creignish Recreation Center is a full-service community hall that hosts a variety of events in beautiful Creignish. Friday nights are for li...
Next Date: Jan 22, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Get out for a skate after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. Helmets are required for all skate...
Come explore the Celtic Shore Coastal Trail with us! Plus learn about some true hidden gems here on Canada's Musical Coast.
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.
Welcome to the "Gateway to Cape Breton Island". Make Port Hawkesbury your homebase for day trip ups and down the coast, or settle in and enjoy all that the Strait area has to offer.
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!
There are 1,000,000 reasons why you should visit Cape Breton Island but in case you needed one more - waterfalls.
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
It is well-established that dance tradition is an important, if not defining, influence on Cape Breton's traditional music.
Embark on a coastal adventure to Cape Breton Island and discover a world where coastal beauty meets serene seascapes.
In June, Cape Breton Island welcomed Ren Navarro, a well-known advocate for diversity in the brewing industry and a passionate explorer. Ren’s visit to our stunning Island was a blend of historical adventures, local brews and breathtaking natural bea
Come late November, when parts of Canada begin to be blanketed with snow, Cape Breton wonders if Mother Nature has forgotten her. Not a chance. Winter on Cape Breton Island is inevitable.
