Washabuck Community Festival
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Washabuck
Friday, August 2nd:Kick-off Annual Square Dance – 9:30pm–1:00am Music by Sheumas & Kyle MacNeil with special guest Buddy MacDonald....
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Two Rivers Wildlife Park Winter Frolic
Next Date: Mar 30, 2020
Two Rivers Wildlife Park:
– The park is 500-acres and is run by the community
– The park is located where the Salmon River meets the Mira River in Huntington
– The park first opened its doors in 1981. The province ran the park, which at the time was operated on a seasonal basis only.
– In 1995, the Department of Natural Resources ceases operation of the park, that’s when a not-for-profit community group formed to manage the facility
– The park is open 364 days a year. The only day the park is closed is on Christmas Day
– The facility features more than 50 species including birds, farm animals and Canadian wildlife
– The park is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. during the winter months. Hours are extended during the summer months
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Ashley MacIsaac in Concert at the Barn in Margaree July 30 & Aug.2
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
Presenting Ashley MacIsaac in concert at the Barn at the Normaway Inn with Gaelic singers Sarah MacInnis (July 30) and Abigail MacDonald (Au...
Ceilidh Coastal Trail 5KM Walk/Run
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Creignish
Saturday, August 24th, 2019 Registration at 8:00am at the Creignish Recreation Centre. Walk/Run begins at 9:00am. Sponsored by Ceilidh Coas...
5th Annual Isle Madame Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music Festival
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Janvrin's Island
Thu., Aug. 15 9am ~ Gate open for Early Bird Campers Fri., Aug. 16 9am ~ Gate open7pm – 11pm ~ 5 musical performances Sat., Aug. 17 11...
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Community: Arichat
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Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
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