Smokey Sessions: Summer’s End Bash

Smokey Sessions: Summer’s End Bash

Date: August 31st 2024

Community: Ingonish Beach

Smokey Sessions: Summer’s End Bash featuring Elyse Aeryn & Money Doll will be held on August 31, 2024. Cape Smokey is thrilled to announce that Elyse Aeryn & money Doll…
The Fly Fisher’s Companion by Michael Melski

The Fly Fisher’s Companion by Michael Melski

Date: June 27th 2024 until July 27th 2024

Community: Baddeck

The Fly Fisher’s Companion is the very funny and poignant story of two lifelong friends who take an important fly fishing trip to Cape Breton's Margaree River. A classic odd…
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…
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…
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…
Féill Eachainn Mhóir | Pioneer Day

Féill Eachainn Mhóir | Pioneer Day

Date: September 17th 2022

Community: Iona

This afternoon festival of rural life is for the entire family. See demonstrations of flax processing, candle and soap making, and play horseshoes. Watch the Cash Carding Mill demonstrations, treadle…
Oidhche nam Bòcan | Night of the Spooks

Oidhche nam Bòcan | Night of the Spooks

Date: October 28th 2022 until October 29th 2022

Community: Iona

Come and celebrate Halloween with a special evening tour of the Highland Village by lamplight, complete with storytelling, skits, and special effects. The tour is followed by a storytelling session…
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,…