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,…
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…
Date: September 30th 2022 until October 2nd 2022
Community: Englishtown
A Festival along the Cabot Trail that's made for both musicians and music lovers to come and enjoy Cape Breton's acoustic roots! Are you a music lover, one who loves…
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…
Date: September 9th 2022
Community: Ingonish Beach
Cape Smokey presents it’s third and final Smokey Sessions concert for 2022 with Slowcoaster, Scientists of Sound and Pro Motocross Athlete, Tyler Medaglia on Friday, September 9 at 7pm. This…
Date: August 11th 2022
Community: Baddeck
In August 2022, Montreal’s Skye Consort and Swedish singer Emma Björling will tour their incredible "Trans-Atlantic” chamber folk music across Nova Scotia, part of Musique Royale’s 37th Summer Festival, with six performances taking place…
Date: August 4th 2022
Community: Iona
Each year a new troupe of musicians feature in The Best of Boxwood concert tour, with performances across Nova Scotia part of Musique Royale's Summer Festival, celebrating the energetic, traditional dance music…
Date: August 4th 2022
Community: Iona
Join us as we celebrate the Donald Og legend and the settlement of the Iona area by MacNeils from the Isle of Barra. On board a British man of war…
Date: July 15th 2022
Community: Baddeck
Musique Royale announces a province-wide concert tour “The Emperor’s Fiddler” featuring star emerging baroque violinist who won "Discovery of the Year" from the annual Quebec music awards (Prix Opus), Marie…
Date: October 18th 2022 until October 19th 2022
Community: Ingonish
Huckle Buckle Festival Join us in Ingonish to celebrate the splendour of fall during the sixth annual Huckle Buckle Fall Festival! Guided Hikes, fabulous food, children's activities, pumpkins, scarecrows and…
Date: October 6th 2023 until October 14th 2023
Community: Baddeck
The Celtic Colours International Festival is a unique celebration of Cape Breton Island’s living traditional culture. For nine days in October you’ll discover hundreds of events and activities taking place in communities…
Date: September 30th 2022 until October 2nd 2022
Community: Englishtown
A Festival along the Cabot Trail that's made for both musicians and music lovers to come and enjoy Cape Breton's acoustic roots! Are you a music lover, one who loves…
Date: September 23rd 2022 until September 25th 2022
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 Highlands blaze with autumn colour, writers and readers from across…
Date: August 21st 2022
Community: Baddeck
Update: Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past. Please visit pc.gc.ca/ns and follow Parks Canada’s social media channels for information…
Date: August 5th 2022 until October 30th 2022
Community: Baddeck
Update: Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past.Please visit pc.gc.ca/ns and follow Parks Canada’s social media channels for information and…
Date: August 5th 2022 until August 14th 2022
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 around a time that is key for many…
Date: July 29th 2022
Community: Ingonish
Cape Smokey presents a marquee musical event this summer. Home of Atlantic Canada’s first and only gondola, Cape Smokey is proud to announce their summer concert series, Smokey Sessions. The…
Date: July 16th 2022
Community: Baddeck
Update: Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past. Please visit pc.gc.ca/ns and follow Parks Canada’s social media channels for information…
Date: July 15th 2022 until September 2nd 2022
Community: Forks Baddeck
Little Church in Big Baddeck is excited to announce our first concert series of the year with five shows featuring JUNO, East Coast Music Award, and Canadian Folk Music Award…
Date: July 12th 2022
Community: Baddeck
Update: Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past. Please visit pc.gc.ca/ns and follow Parks Canada’s social media channels for information…
Date: July 11th 2022
Community: Baddeck
Update: Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past. Please visit pc.gc.ca/ns and follow Parks Canada’s social media channels for information…
Date: July 8th 2022 until July 12th 2022
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
Update: Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past. Please visit pc.gc.ca/ns and follow Parks Canada’s social media channels for information…
Date: June 19th 2023 until October 15th 2023
Community: Baddeck
Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs are entering their twenty-fourth season showcasing Cape Breton Traditional Music. Located in a cozy venue that provides a unique interactive experience that emulates a traditional kitchen party.…
Date: June 10th 2022 until September 3rd 2022
Community: Baddeck
Update: Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past. Please visit pc.gc.ca/ns and follow Parks Canada’s social media channels for information…
Date: June 1st 2022 until August 31st 2022
Community: Baddeck
Update: Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past. Please visit pc.gc.ca/ns and follow Parks Canada’s social media channels for information…
Date: September 8th 2023 until September 17th 2023
Community: Ingonish
Attracting hikers from across North America and Europe, The Hike the Highlands festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023. Experience the beauty of the Cape Breton Highlands on guided hikes…
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…
Date: June 30th 2023 until July 8th 2023
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…
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…
Date: August 2nd 2022 until August 20th 2022
Community: Baddeck
Update: Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past. Please visit pc.gc.ca/ns and follow Parks Canada’s social media channels for information…