Living History Days in Arichat
Next Date: Aug 8, 2025
“Living History Days” takes place four Friday afternoons in August (8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th). Visit four displays set in differen...
Thirdwheel is a 5-piece cover band based out of Sydney. They play ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s classic rock, a little country, and few other genres. They have played all over Cape Breton and Halifax. They formed as a 3-piece band back in 2018 and have evolved from there. Thirdwheel is Chris Campbell (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Derek Bailey (lead guitar), Jerome Kelly (rhythm guitar, vocals), Marcus Gartland/Doug Taylor (bass guitar) and Paul Gartland (drums).
9pm-1am
Next Date: Aug 8, 2025
“Living History Days” takes place four Friday afternoons in August (8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th). Visit four displays set in differen...
Next Date: Jul 6, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Since 1994, a beloved tradition has taken root along the scenic shores of the Strait of Canso: a summer music festival that celebrates ...
Next Date: Jul 20, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Big Pond
The Big Pond Concert is back this summer. After decades at MacIntyre’s Field and a few years inside the fire hall, the concert is back out...
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Take part in this special living history program for children and get a sense of what life was like for Gaels in the past. The program featu...
Next Date: Jul 1, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
A staple of the summer season, the Port Hawkesbury Céilidhs are a must for visitors and locals alike. Make plans for this dandy night of en...
Next Date: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: D'Escousse
Harbourfest weekend is a yearly summer event that has taken place for the last 43 years. It brings community, family, friends and tourists ...
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