Eastbound at Whit's Public House
Next Date: Oct 20, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Eastbound—a husband and wife duo made up of Krista and Jay Luddington—were brought together through their love of music. With their beau...
Sunday Céilidh at the Celtic Music Centre: Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Sunday Céilidh is offered year-round and showcases authentic traditional music. This week’s Sunday Céilidh features Antigonish County fiddler Dara Smith-MacDonald and Cape Breton piano player Adam Young. While you’re at the Centre, visit the Gift Shop for locally-made products and one of the largest collections of Celtic CDs anywhere, take a journey through the history of Cape Breton music in the interactive Exhibit Room, or enjoy the Musical Walking Tour along the Trans Canada Trail. “The Music Awaits You” at the Celtic Music Centre, a lively place with a great atmosphere to enjoy and learn about Cape Breton music.
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Happy Hour at the "The Creig" Pub and Patio
Next Date: Oct 11, 2024
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. Happy Hour at The Creig...
William Hess Exhibition at Inverness County Centre for the Arts
Next Date: Oct 10, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
From September 15-October 27, the ICCA is very proud to present an exhibition of the work of singular painter William Hess. Hess, who emigra...
William Hess Exhibition at Inverness County Centre for the Arts
Next Date: Oct 13, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
From September 15-October 27, the ICCA is very proud to present an exhibition of the work of singular painter William Hess. Hess, who emigra...
Mabou Farmers' Market
Next Date: Oct 13, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
The Mabou Farmers’ Market brings you the fruit of our land, our seas, and our hands! We are home to over 50 vendors who produce a wide...
West Mabou Family Square Dance
Next Date: Oct 12, 2024
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
West Mabou Family Square Dances have been held for over 30 years and are a well-established attraction of Cape Breton Island’s Celtic ...
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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!
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Winter
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.
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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.
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The Cape Mabou Highlands should be on everybody’s list. It’s not your typical tourist route and the trail offers dramatic vistas over the Gulf of St. Lawrence. You can get your heart pumping or take a leisurely stroll through remnants of Acadian old
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Many marvel at the breathtaking views Cape Breton has in the summertime, but have you ever truly appreciated unwinding in our gorgeous winter? These snowy escapes could become your new favourite way to recharge this season.
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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.
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Fall
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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
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This fall, explore Cape Breton's variety of breweries and distilleries found all over the island.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Culinary
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Fall
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Festival & Events
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Fortress of Louisbourg
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Golf
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Hiking
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Living Culture
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Louisbourg and area
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Music & the Arts
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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.
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