Starry skies
Discover the wonders of the night sky during our weekend of star parties! Spend some special time looking up, learning, and peering through telescopes at the incredible night sky over the highlands. These parties coincide with the peak dates of the Perseids meteor shower, so plenty of shooting stars are in the forecast.
Star parties
Stars on the Plateau – guided stargazing hikes with a 360 degree view of the sky!
Next Date: Jun 8, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Jersey Cove
Hit the trails with Cape Breton Island ambassador Jamie Vassallo (@_picture.me.hikin_)! Jamie is hosting a series of group waterfall hikes, ...
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
A KitchenFest! experience isn’t complete without a big night at the Doryman! Dig into some local cuisine, bask in the beauty of this w...
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
A KitchenFest! experience isn’t complete without a big night at the Doryman! Dig into some local cuisine, bask in the beauty of this w...
Next Date: Jun 28, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
A KitchenFest! experience isn’t complete without a big afternoon at the Doryman! And this year you have two chances to dig into some l...
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Dingwall
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Dingwall, the Octagon Arts Centre offers a stunning seaside backdrop for a sweet evening of music wi...
Next Date: Sep 13, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
A seven day hiking festival on the Cabot Trail and Northern Cape Breton, that features guided hikes, evening activities and presentations, t...
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