From festivals and sporting tournaments to weekly dances, discover our Island’s communities. Enjoy some local, celtic tunes at the Baddeck gathering ceilidhs or if you’re looking for something more athletic take part in the Cape 100 race. Whatever your interests, they’ll be something for you to enjoy!
Next Date: May 28, 2022
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
In 1988 the idea of holding a relay race around the Cabot Trail was created, and 6 teams of 17 runners per team tested out the feasibility o...
Next Date: May 28, 2022
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
It is Waterfall season in Cape Breton, so come and join us while we explore Uisge Ban Falls Provincial Park. While you are in the Baddeck ar...
Next Date: Jun 2, 2022
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
The Barra Strait, overlooking the beautiful Bras d’Or Lake, comes alive with festivities acknowledging World Oceans Day, a United Nations-...
Next Date: Jun 18, 2022
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
Stone & Sand & Sea & Sky Coastal ARTS Festival, a brand-new multi-genre arts festival, is launching Saturday, June 18, 2022 a...
Next Date: Jun 18, 2022
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay & Area
There’s Something in the Wind is a multi-media concert event with the Second Wind Community Concert Band setting the stage for an array ...
Next Date: Jul 22, 2022
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: East Bay
Those who have explored the Bras d’Or know how special it is. Come and enjoy our events on and around the Bras d’Or Lake in the heat of...
Next Date: Jul 27, 2022
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Arichat
Shedstock is a one evening musical event, featuring local entertainment held in the Boat Shed on the Historic Arichat Waterfront. July 27 fr...
Next Date: Jul 31, 2022
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
The Broad Cove Scottish Concert is deemed the largest outdoor Scottish concert in Cape Breton. The concert holds great significance to the m...
Next Date: Aug 5, 2022
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Washabuck
Washabuck’s Annual 10 Day Summer Festival The event is a 10-day community festival that happens in the summer. We have it arranged aro...
Next Date: Sep 9, 2022
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Attracting hikers from across North America and Europe, The Hike the Highlands festival is celebrating its 19th anniversary in 2022 with a ...
Next Date: Sep 23, 2022
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s
Join fellow book-lovers for an event-packed week of laughter and up-close conversation with your favourite authors. Every fall, as the Highl...
Next Date: Oct 7, 2022
Regions: Cape Breton’s South Coast, Cabot Trail, Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Louisbourg Area, Bras d’Or Lake
The Celtic Colours International Festival is a unique celebration of Cape Breton Island’s living traditional culture. For nine days in O...