KitchenFest!: Concert at the Octagon
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...
Starry skies star parties – Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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
- August 11, 2023
- 8 pm Black Brook Day Use Area
- August 12, 2023
- 8 pm at La Bloc
Stars on the Plateau – guided stargazing hikes with a 360 degree view of the sky!
- August 13, 2023
- 7:30 pm at Mica Hill
- 8:30 pm at Bog Trail
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Cape Breton Exhibition
Next Date: Aug 12, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
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Big Wave Summer Festival in Big Bras d'Or
Next Date: Jul 16, 2025
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Community: Ingonish
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