Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Summer Games
Next Date: Aug 25, 2019
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Whycocomagh
In fall 2009, a group of Mi’kmaw Chiefs from Unama’ki began discussions on reviving the Summer Games, an athletic gathering and compe...
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Blas Math Lunchtime Ceilidhs
Next Date: Aug 25, 2019
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s
Make plans for one of our Blas Math lunchtime ceilidhs, and get a taste of our lively music and dance, and a hearty home-cooked meal. Tap yo...
Milling Frolic
Next Date: Aug 25, 2019
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Come and join us at the table for songs and friendly conversation at the Highland Village milling frolic. The Gaels way to make the cloth re...
Céilidh at the Highland Village
Next Date: Aug 25, 2019
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for songs, stories and music, or just a chance to chat about the traditions and history of Nova Scotia...
Spòrs | Children's Gaelic Program
Next Date: Aug 25, 2019
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Join us for a fun morning of Gaelic songs, stories, and traditional games as your children learn what life was like for the Gaelic settlers....
Na Deugairean | The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
Next Date: Aug 25, 2019
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Get your teenage kids to partake in this special living history program and let them get a sense of the responsibilities and the lifestyles ...
Eilean na h-Òige | Island of Youth Living History Program
Next Date: Aug 25, 2019
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Have your children take part in this special living history program and let them get a sense of what life was like for Gaels in those days p...
Fête de Saint-Louis: a traditional feast with a modern twist
Next Date: Aug 25, 2019
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
“Eat, Drink and be Merry”! The Fête de Saint-Louis, a traditional feast day observed in 18th century Louisbourg, celebrates St. Louis, ...
Hammer In: Blacksmithing Festival
Next Date: Aug 31, 2019
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Meet blacksmiths from across Nova Scotia as they practice their art and demonstrate their skills using 18th – 21st century tools and m...
Pioneer Day
Next Date: Sep 14, 2019
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
This afternoon festival of rural life is for the entire family. See demonstrations of flax processing, candle and soap making, and play hors...
Là Fhéill Mìcheil | St. Michael’s Day
Next Date: Sep 29, 2019
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
St. Michael was the Scottish and Irish patron saint of horses, travel, sea and seafarers. His calendar day was celebrated in the Hebrides wi...
1st Harvest Workshop: Organic Cape Breton Farmed Dye Plants
Next Date: Oct 11, 2019
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
In 2019 three classic dye plants are being grown organically on a commercial scale on Cape Breton Island for the very first time. This first...
