Culture and Heritage Experiences
Spend the weekend with us and take the time to dig into our past.
Music, Arts & Entertainment
Try using our music as your GPS. You’ll be surprised what you find.
Bed & Breakfasts & Inns
Experience true island hospitality over a hot continental breakfast.
Upcoming Events
Family Square Dance - West Mabou - 02/15/2013 - 12/28/2013
Traditional square dance where the whole family is welcome.
t: (902)945-2814
Sunday Afternoon Ceilidh - 03/09/2013 - 12/23/2013
Ceilidh every Sunday from 3 - 6:30 pm with kitchen and bar service
w: http://www.celticmusiccentre.com/ t: 902 787- 2708
Rise and Shine Photo Exhibit - 05/12/2013 - 06/01/2013
Jim Steele's Photography shines a light on the landscapes and sunrises of Cape Breton Island.
w: http://www.cabottrailart.com/special_events t: 902-929-2212
David Myles in Concert - 05/24/2013 - 05/25/2013
From Sydney, Australia to Sydney, Nova Scotia, multiple-award winner David Myles is bringing audiences to their feet with his spirited songs, flawless musicianship, and his warm and engaging stage show.
w: http://www.phcivic.com/?q=node/742 t: (902) 625-2591
Cabot Trail Relay Race - 05/25/2013 - 05/27/2013
The Cabot Trail Relay is a 276.3 km/185 mile running relay through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.
w: http://cabottrailrelay.com/ t: 902-295-2603
Sprag Session - 06/08/2013 - 06/09/2013
Sprag Session, formerly Colin Grant Band, has developed a unique style and repertoire of music.
w: http://www.phcivic.com/?q=node/743 t: (902) 625-2591
Seafood Ceilidh - 06/14/2013 - 06/15/2013
Enjoy traditional Cape Breton music, song, and dance, while sampling some of the finest seafood throughout the evening.
w: http://gaeliccollege.edu/ t: 9022953411
Lobster Roll Relay - 06/16/2013 - 06/17/2013
The Lobster Roll Relay ride is held on one of the most scenic landscape along the winding Atlantic coast of Cape Breton. Biking is the best ways to experience the breathtaking views.
w: http://velocapebreton.ca/?q=node/73 t: (902) 562-8137
Learn to Camp 300 - 06/22/2013 - 06/23/2013
A unique way to experience the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site! The Learn-to-Camp Program is an opportunity to get initiated to the fun of camping within the security of an 18th century fortress!
w: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/ns/louisbourg/index.aspx t: 902-733-3552
LOUISROCKS! CONCERT SERIES - 06/30/2013 - 07/01/2013
Our streets were made for dancing! The Fortress of Louisbourg will rock with great music during our Louisbourg300 concert series.
w: http://www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca/LouisRocks t: 902-733-3552
Forge 300 - 07/03/2013 - 07/07/2013
Forge300 is Cape Breton's first international blacksmithing event which will take place at the Fortress of Louisbourg July 4-7th 2013.
w: http://www.cbblacksmiths.com t: 902-756-IRON
Festival de l'Escaouette - 07/14/2013 - 08/15/2013
Festival de l'Escaouette is an Acadian Festival which takes place from July 15 to August 15, 2013, in the region of Chéticamp.
w: http://www.cheticamp.ca/en/FestivaldelEscaouette.php t: 902-224-2642
Seafood Ceilidh - 07/19/2013 - 07/20/2013
Enjoy traditional Cape Breton music, song, and dance, while sampling some of the finest seafood throughout the evening. July 19 - Donnie Campbell & friends
w: http://gaeliccollege.edu/ t: 9022953411
LouisRocks! CONCERT SERIES - Joel Plaskett Emergency - 07/20/2013 - 07/21/2013
Our streets were made for dancing! The Fortress of Louisbourg will rock with great music during our Louisbourg300 concert series.
w: http://www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca/LouisRocks t: 902-733-3552
Seafood Ceilidh - 08/09/2013 - 08/10/2013
Enjoy traditional Cape Breton music, song, and dance, while sampling some of the finest seafood throughout the evening. August 9 - Paul K. & Tracey MacNeil & family
w: http://gaeliccollege.edu/ t: 9029294311
LouisRocks! CONCERT SERIES - Matt Anderson & JP Cormier - 08/24/2013 - 08/25/2013
LouisRocks - FÊTE DE SAINT-LOUIS
Our streets were made for dancing! The Fortress of Louisbourg will rock with great music during our Louisbourg300 concert series.
w: http://www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca/LouisRocks t: 902-733-3552
10th Annual Hike the Highlands Festival - 09/12/2013 - 09/22/2013
2013 marks the 10th Anniversary of Hike the Highlands Festival.
LOUISROCKS – FOUNDER'S FEAST & A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO WOMEN - 09/21/2013 - 09/22/2013
LOUISROCKS – FOUNDER'S FEAST & A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO WOMEN
w: http://www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca/LouisRocks t: 902-733-3552
Celtic Colours International Festival - 10/10/2013 - 10/19/2013
Celtic Colours Festival Society Mission Statement:
To promote, celebrate and develop Cape Breton's living Celtic culture and hospitality by producing an international festival during the fall colours that builds relationships across Cape Bret
w: http://www.celtic-colours.com t: (902) 562-6700
Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week - 11/06/2013 - 11/10/2013
Nova Scotia music week is about connecting the people and the communities to the music Nova Scotia is known for all the while improving the economic and cultural sustainability of the host community.
w: http://nsmw.ca/ t: 902-423-6271