Howie MacDonald is a well-respected fiddler who has composed dozens of tunes and, although best known as a fiddler, he is a superb pianist whether chording for fiddlers or performing piano solos. Beverly MacLean, from Southside Boularderie, is a Cape Breton fiddler and piano player who has performed regularly in KitchenFest and at the Louisbourg Playhouse as well as internationally in Denmark.
1-4pm | Free
Next Date: May 6, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: New Waterford
Dan McCarthy is a busy entertainer around Cape Breton Island. The singer, songwriter, and guitar player—who splits his time between Glace ...
Next Date: Apr 11, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
Dan McCarthy is a busy entertainer around Cape Breton Island. The singer, songwriter, and guitar player—who splits his time between Glace ...
Next Date: Apr 6, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Get ready to Spice Up Your Life! The ultimate Spice Girls tribute show, SPICE WANNABE, is hitting the stage at the Highland Arts Theatre on ...
Next Date: May 14, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
St. John’s, Newfoundland-based Kelly McMichael is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer who has performed with The Burning Hel...
Next Date: Mar 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Public skating is available on Mondays and Fridays at Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. Skate and helmet rentals are available at the Sk...
Next Date: Mar 27, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Brian Cathcart—lead vocalist/songwriter/guitarist from popular Cape Breton folk, Americana, bluegrass, Alt-Country band Pretty Archie—ho...
Janet Barlow is the Executive Director of Hike Nova Scotia and a life-long hiker. Located in Halifax, but originally from Cape Breton, she is always happy to head back home for a hike. FB: @HikeNovaScotia; Twitter: @HikeNS; Instagram: @hikenovascotia
There’s nothing better than watching two musicians who just love playing music together.
Get ready for an amazing South Coast adventure with Alicia Lake! From Isle Madame to St. Peter's Alicia takes you to her favourite spots and introduces you to hidden hiking gems.
Snowshoe your way through the beautiful hills, valleys and mountains of Cape Breton Island. Winter is no time to hibernate, with so many amazing trails to choose from you'll be way too busy to sleep!
Brr! It sure is cold out there, warm up with our Fireplace Edition and learn where all the hottest fireplaces are across the island.
Cross country skiing in the highlands is definitely unlike any skiing we had done before. There’s no groomed track or perfectly flat terrain to ski, instead it’s an adventure in its own right every time we venture into the snowy highlands.
Take time to slow down and enjoy the visual adventure of driving around Isle Madame. Explore the coastlines. Soak in the Acadian culture and hospitality. Unplug and unwind in the refreshing ocean breeze and natural beauty.
It is very hard not to fall in love with Cape Breton Island in the fall season. Read here why our ambassadors have fallen for this beautiful island, and perhaps why it will be a favourite for you too.
Looking for a relaxing winter getaway with a warm country feeling while still being close to the heart of downtown Sydney, Nova Scotia? Mira River Cottages is an ideal place for recharging, adventure, exploring the beauty of Cape Breton Island.
