KitchenFest!: Pub Night at the Doryman
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
A KitchenFest! experience isn’t complete without a big night at the Doryman! Dig into some local cuisine, bask in the beauty of this w...
Join Parks Canada interpreters for “Weaving Our Tales,” a unique, hands-on experience where you can create your own souvenirs! Dive into the rich tradition of weaving and basketry, and exchange stories with park staff as we reflect on the art’s deep cultural roots. Every Tuesday in August at 2pm.
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KitchenFest!: Afternoon Pub at the Doryman
Next Date: Jun 28, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
A KitchenFest! experience isn’t complete without a big afternoon at the Doryman! And this year you have two chances to dig into some l...
Big Wave Summer Festival in Big Bras d'Or
Next Date: Jul 16, 2025
Big Wave Summer Festival is a community-based series of events including Strawberry Tea, Square Dance, Poker Run, live local entertainment, ...
22nd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival
Next Date: Sep 13, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
A seven day hiking festival on the Cabot Trail and Northern Cape Breton, that features guided hikes, evening activities and presentations, t...
Outdoor Concert Series at La Place du Pêcheur in Chéticamp
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Soak up the sounds of summer under the open sky in Chéticamp! Every Thursday evening (except July 31) from 7pm to 8:30 pm, La Place du Pêc...
Traditional Thursday Session at the Blue Mist
Next Date: Jun 26, 2025
A weekly session that takes place at the Blue Mist Tavern in Bras d’Or every Thursday evening, following up on the Rollie’s sess...
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