Kinnon Beaton comes from a long line of fiddlers from the Mabou area. His playing, like that of his late father Donald Angus, is rich in the Mabou Coal Mines flavour. Beaton is very much in demand at dances and concerts from Cape Breton to Boston and every place in between. Beaton is a prolific composer as his fiddle tunes can be found on numerous Cape Breton fiddle recordings including his own. Betty Beaton started playing dances with her brother, Buddy MacMaster, when she was 14 years old and has been accompanying fiddlers for dancers ever since. An internationally acclaimed piano player, Betty is in demand as a teacher and has taught in Cape Breton, the U.S. and Scotland. She has played on numerous recordings including the Smithsonian Folkways recording “The Beaton Family of Mabou: Cape Breton Fiddle and Piano Music.”
Next Date: Jun 1, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Hit the trails with Cape Breton Island ambassador Jamie Vassallo (@_picture.me.hikin_)! Jamie is hosting a series of group waterfall hikes, ...
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: Jun 27, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
KitchenFest! is thrilled to once again have the Red Shoe back for another year! The Shoe is a true hot spot for live music and good times. A...
Next Date: Aug 30, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Cape Breton’s most magical summer traditions. The Sunset Series at Inverness County ...
Next Date: Jul 7, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
In Port Hood, the week starts with music! Bring your lawn chair to Central Park on Monday evenings for an enjoyable evening of live, local m...
Next Date: Jun 14, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
West Mabou Family Square Dances have been presented for over 30 years and are a well-established attraction of Cape Breton Island’s Celtic...
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
Welcome to the "Gateway to Cape Breton Island". Make Port Hawkesbury your homebase for day trip ups and down the coast, or settle in and enjoy all that the Strait area has to offer.
When you come to Cape Breton hiking is something that everyone has to do! There are hikes for every age and every ability.
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
As the crisp autumn air settles over Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of red, orange and gold. This season is the perfect time to explore the Island's natural beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality.
Julia Chenu’s motorcycle adventure on Cape Breton Island showcases the Island’s allure for motorbike enthusiasts. From the picturesque French-speaking communities to the thrilling roads and trails, Cape Breton offers a unique and inspiring experience
There are approximately 35,000 golf courses in the world, only a selection of these embrace the true spirit of the game — Cape Breton is one of those places...
Cape Breton Island is not only a place of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage but also a welcoming destination for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
There’s nothing better than watching two musicians who just love playing music together.
