St. Anne's Mission
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Potlotek First Nation
The Mi’kmaw of Potlotek First Nation have been welcoming out-of-towners, family, and friends since before 1742. It was during 1742 tha...
Our fifth annual “Swim the Canal” event has become an extraordinary community tradition of fun, festivities and celebration. There are two swim options, enter in the world-famous Bras d’Or Lake through the St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site, ending at Battery Provincial Park beach on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. You can swim the length, 800 meters or the width, 100 meters from Battery Park to the canal wall and back All swimmers receive a t-shirt to acknowledge their accomplishment. Swimmer info available here. Spectators welcome. Come cheer us on.
Be one of the growing list of extraordinary individuals that can say…… they swam the length of a historic canal!
To register: Call Ann Marie Kerr – (902) 535-3759 or sign up at Marsha’s Custom Cuts in St. Peter’s (902) 535-3135, or register online at www.visitstpeters.com.
Hosted by The Village on the Canal Association and sponsored by the MacBouch Restaurant and Grill
Location: On site registration at Battery Provincial Park beach, St. Peter’s, 1:00 pm
Cost: $15 per person, $16.50 online or $20 if paying on the day of the Swim.
Register and pay before July 16th to reserve your t-shirt size.
Time: 1pm-5pm
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Potlotek First Nation
The Mi’kmaw of Potlotek First Nation have been welcoming out-of-towners, family, and friends since before 1742. It was during 1742 tha...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Whycocomagh
In fall 2009, a group of Mi’kmaw Chiefs from Unama’ki began discussions on reviving the Summer Games, an athletic gathering and compe...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Christmas Island
29th Annual Féis an Eilein Féis an Eilein is a community-based festival designed to promote the Gaelic language and culture of our area th...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Christmas Island
21ST ANNUAL GAELIC CONCERT SERIES TUESDAY EVENINGS JULY 16, 23, 30 & AUGUST 6, 13 | 2019 | 7:30PM ADMISSION: $15 CHILDREN ...
Do you love Cape Breton in the Fall? Are you active on Social Media? Then what are you waiting for, share with us your best fall photos by using the hashtag #FallforCapeBreton for a chance to win a stunning fall Weekend Getaway.
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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.
There’s no need to break the bank when you’re looking to fill up a fun day on the Island. Here are just a few of the many options available to keep you and your family entertained this winter without spending the big bucks.
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