Along the Shores of Washabuck

Along the Shores of Washabuck

Date: August 2nd 2024 until August 11th 2024

Community: Washabuck

The event is a 10-day community festival that happens in the summer. We have it arranged around a time that is key for many vacationers to our area. The festival…
Àros na Mara World Oceans Day Festival

Àros na Mara World Oceans Day Festival

Date: June 6th 2024 until June 9th 2024

Community: Iona

The Barra Strait, overlooking the beautiful Bras d’Or Lake, comes alive with festivities acknowledging World Oceans Day, a United Nations-recognized day of ocean celebration and action. Àros na Mara (Gaelic…
Cabot Trail Relay Race

Cabot Trail Relay Race

Date: May 25th 2024 until May 26th 2024

Community: Baddeck

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 of the idea.…
Cape Breton Comedy Festival Winter Exclusive

Cape Breton Comedy Festival Winter Exclusive

Date: February 18th 2024

Community: Ingonish Beach

Exciting news! The Cape Breton Comedy Fest is doing a special offseason show! With Nick Beaton headlining, featuring Peter White, and Rob Calabrese!             
KitchenFest! | Feis a Chidsin!

KitchenFest! | Feis a Chidsin!

Date: June 28th 2024 until July 4th 2024

Community: St. Ann's

The annual celebration of Cape Breton-based Gaelic music gives locals and visitors alike insight into this distinct and vibrant living culture, bringing the kitchen-ceilidh feel to the forefront. Fiddles and…
Blas Math Lunchtime Ceilidhs

Blas Math Lunchtime Ceilidhs

Date: July 4th 2022 until September 2nd 2022

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 your toes to the…
Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling 2022

Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling 2022

Date: August 20th 2022 until August 21st 2022

Community: St. Ann's

Fiddlers, piano players, singers, dancers, and guitar players will congregate on the grounds of the Gaelic College, Colaisde na Gaidhlig, in St. Ann’s, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on the weekend…
Wednesday Night Ceilidhs

Wednesday Night Ceilidhs

Date: January 12th 2022 until December 14th 2022

Community: St. Ann's

Experience true Nova Scotia Gaelic culture. Every Wednesday evening throughout the year, the College campus comes alive with lively music, dancing, songs, and more! All for just $10! Kids under…
Winter Wellness Walks at Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Winter Wellness Walks at Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Date: January 18th 2023 until March 8th 2023

Community: Ingonish Beach

Enjoy the great outdoors this winter, and join us for Winter Wellness Walks (or snowshoes, depending on Mother Nature’s whimsy!) in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Come out and play,…
Smokey Sessions – Chill On The Hill Concert

Smokey Sessions – Chill On The Hill Concert

Date: August 5th 2023

Community: Ingonish Beach

Cape Smokey is excited to present the Second Annual Smokey Sessions: Chill on the Hill on August 5th 2023! With some of the most talented musicians in the Maritimes and,…