Learn to Square Dance and Step Dance
Next Date: Jul 3, 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 ...
Here, music and laughter are always on tap. You’ll find it in our pubs and restaurants across our Island, as our friendly cheer and sense of community often brings everyone together. Explore the Island this summer and take part in local festivals, cèilidhs and events.
Offering wonderful stories to share, and fresh local seafood to savor! Try locally fished hard shelled lobster, fire planked salmon, local snow crab or AAA strip loin steak.
Relax at our 4½ star lakefront cottages! Enjoy free kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals for ultimate lake adventures. Perfect getaway for water enthusiasts!
Take an immersive virtual mine tour through the last century of coal mining in Cape Breton. Then journey into the depths of the Ocean Deeps Colliery, a coal mine
located beneath the Museum building.
Experience stunning ocean views, sunsets and tranquility at our cozy cottages. Enjoy private access to a gorgeous, sandy beach, views of Port Hood Island, and opportunities for bird watching.
With up to 5 people, let us guide you to one of Cape Breton’s best views, Cape Clear. At over 1,500 ft in elevation, you’ll have an unparalleled view over the highlands and picturesque Margaree River.
Discover Downtown Sydney’s self-guided walking tour of locally curated art and cultural installations!
Relax and unwind in one of our four season, pet friendly cottages or glamping tents. Nestled among the trees between the rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean and the stunning mountain range.
Take it easy in this unique and tranquil three bedroom vacation home that is wheelchair accessible. Ideal location, offering a beautiful view of Mira Bay.
An intimate and personalized experience, led by knowledgeable local guides who will take you to "off the beaten path" locations you won't find in the guidebooks.
Picture yourself gliding down the river in your kayak with eagles soaring high above. Picture a unique, hand crafted wilderness cabin with you sitting on the deck, coffee in hand gazing at the river.
Join us for a tasting and learn about the cider-making process or soak up the sunshine while sipping a pint in our outdoor space.
Embrace the opportunity to have a historical and artistic experience by staying for a night at the vintage Royal Hotel established since 1895.
Next Date: Jul 3, 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 ...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Learn about Alexander Graham Bell’s early life and dive deep into the innovative mind of this world-famous inventor. Discover some of Bell...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The telephone, the airplane, the hydrofoil – the story of Bell’s involvement in these innovative works is featured prominently throughou...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Daily Lunch Céilidh showcases authentic traditional music and $15 lunch specials. While you’re t...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Tap your toes to the sounds of live music when you join us for lunch! Swing by for a delicious daily special from the kitchen and enjoy our ...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glenville
The Washback Pub offers a wide selection of Glenora’s single malt whisky. Sit and compare all of our favourites! Come and attend a tra...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Join us for songs, stories and more, or just a chance to chat about the traditions and history of Nova Scotia’ Gaelic-speaking people at o...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Come out for the “Getting Primed” pub sessions on-site at Colaisde na Gàidhlig, the Gaelic College. Live music, hot food, and c...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Beach
Born and raised in good old Ingonish, Deron Donovan has been making music all of his life. He mixes original compositions with a blend of lo...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn is a beautiful and popular venue that provides the perfect conditions for a sweet eve of great live music. At...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
GEARL is an Indigenous hip hop artist based out of Eskasoni. Gearl’s mission is to share his personal experiences of the indigenous lifest...
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Cleveland
In a beautiful corner of the island, KitchenFest! is thrilled to have this special concert part of the 2025 festival. The Friends United Cen...
It simply means social visit, but here, the Cèilidh is a perennial way of life. It’s a weekly family square dance. A community gathering full of food and music. Indulge in a kitchen party and connect with our culture and heritage. Feel the rhythm of our Island through the pulse of music and the warmth of our communities. Your trip to our Island would not be complete with taking in a Cape Breton ceilidh or a kitchen party! Experience Celtic music like never before with one of these events and understand why we’ve been coined as Canada’s Musical Coast.
Arts and culture don’t have an off-season here. From winter jam sessions along Canada’s Musical Coast to sizzling summer festivals and Acadian celebrations along the Cabot Trail. Enjoy music and comedy productions live and experience the rich art and culture that exists across the Island.
Foodie heaven? More like a culinary cloud nine. The culinary scene on Cape Breton Island is truly unlike anything you have experienced and luckily, tasting your way around our Island has never been easier. Follow the Nova Scotia Chowder Trail to a famous lunch cèilidh. Plan your trip around a Highland lobster supper. Experience world-class shellfish, locally grown ingredients, and award-winning sips that connect our heritage to our land.
There are direct flights to Sydney from Halifax, Toronto and Montreal and from other North American and European cities via those cities. If traveling by ground, the Trans-Canada Highway 104 leads to Cape Breton Island.
Getting Here and Around