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Gaelic Traditions

In the 1800s, Gaelic-speaking settlers from Scotland and Ireland made Cape Breton Island their home. Today, the language and traditions live on through music, dance, storytelling and hands-on experiences. Visit cultural sites, join a milling frolic or explore your Gaelic roots to connect with this proud heritage.

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Highland Village Museum/Baile nan Gàidheal
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Highland Village Museum/Baile nan Gàidheal
4.7

Iona & Area

Fall Jeep

Apr

01

The Ultimate Backcountry Adventure

Margarees

Apr 1 – Oct 30

Fiddle

Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College
4.5

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

An Drochaid (The Bridge)

An Drochaid (The Bridge)
4.5

Mabou & Area

Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs

Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs
4.7

Baddeck & Area

Brook Village Adult Square Dance

Brook Village Adult Square Dance

Mabou & Area

Craft Shop, cultural demonstrations, museum, concerts and ceilidhs at the Gaelic College

Craft Shop, cultural demonstrations, museum, concerts and ceilidhs at the Gaelic College
4.5

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre

Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre

Whycocomagh & Area

Fiddle, Stepdance and Gaelic Lessons – Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Fiddle, Stepdance and Gaelic Lessons – Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
4.4

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Gaelic to Go Tours

Gaelic to Go Tours

Sydney & Area

Interactive Exhibit Room – Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Interactive Exhibit Room – Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
4.5

Judique

Lunch Ceilidhs – Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Lunch Ceilidhs – Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
4.4

Judique

Storyteller’s Gallery

Storyteller’s Gallery

Judique

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Explore With Reshma’s Cape Breton Island Tour

We invited Ottawa-based content creator @ExplorewithReshma to explore Cape Breton Island to experience our vibrant living cultures, coastal trails and unforgettable food. Her multi-day adventure brought her from Downtown Sydney to the Cabot Trail, with memorable...

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Get to Know the People & Culture on Cape Breton Island

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...

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10 Cultural Experiences on Cape Breton Island

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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