Date: May 25, 2025
Weekly Group Hikes are back!
Join a group of hikers each Sunday at 11 am during Waterfall Season as they share their love of waterfalls and hiking.
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Next Date: Jul 5, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
Home to great food, great company, and a stunning view, KitchenFest! is so pleased to have the Clove Hitch back for 2025. Sit back, relax, a...
Next Date: Aug 9, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Poet of the Common Man: A Tribute to Merle Haggard is a heartfelt tribute to the legendary American country artist Merle Haggard. Performed ...
Next Date: May 30, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
The Red Shoe Pub features live music 7 days a week! Celebrating their 20th year in 2025, the Shoe’s jam-packed entertainment schedule boas...
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Brook Village
The Adult Square Dance in Brook Village is a very popular attraction through the summer and fall in Cape Breton. Come swing! Come dance! Mon...
Next Date: Jul 21, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Experience the rhythm of Cape Breton! Come enjoy a week of percussive dance and traditional music in scenic Mabou village. This dance camp f...
Next Date: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Come learn the Inverness County Square Set and some basic Cape Breton Step Dancing from Mabou-based dancer, Melody Cameron! This is ...
Sit back, relax and enjoy a meal on one of Cape Breton Island's many patios. Whether you're oceanside, beachside or buried in the mountains, you won't regret exploring these patio options.
Looking to learn more about your family roots? Check out 10 of our cultural experiences that are available to you this summer!
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When the adventurous duo Chris and Jan from A for Adventure received the call to explore Cape Breton Island’s magical Waterfall Season, they packed their gear, laced up their boots and set their sights on some of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking scen
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.
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
Waterfall Season returns to Cape Breton Island!
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