Albert Bridge Alpacas
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
At Albert Bridge Alpacas we offer a great family experience that includes feeding, petting and socializing with our alpacas. These docile an...
3 Day Cape Breton Music Itinerary
How do we capture the essence of our Island? In low steady drum beats and flying fiddle reels. In soulful performances in three mother tongues. Through the fluid movements of centuries-old dances. By paintbrush stroke and needle-woven threads. With more fiddlers per capita than anywhere else in the world, you can bet music will be on tap wherever you go on our Island. It’s the heart and soul of Cape Breton Island—so be sure to hear it live. This itinerary will take you through Canada’s Musical Coast giving you the best experiences for finding our traditional and contemporary musicians.
Day 1
Judique
Visit the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique on Canada’s Musical Coast. Learn how Cape Breton Island has created some of the world’s best known fiddlers then explore the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail and make some music of your own with musical elements found throughout the trail.
- Enjoy a lunch time ceilidh at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
- Explore the Centre as it showcases Cape Breton Island’s incredible history of fiddling
- Discover Port Hood’s 5 beaches
- Enjoy supper at the Clove Hitch Bar and Bistro or the Admiral Lounge and Café in Port Hood
- Take a sunset stroll on the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail
Day 2
Mabou
Stop by a local and tourist favourite, the Red Shoe Pub. This pub is owned by the Rankin sisters of the esteemed group, The Rankin Family and features live traditional music on the regular. It’s a must see destination for any music lover when visiting the Island.
- Travel along Canada’s Music Coast to Mabou from Port Hood
- Visit West Mabou Beach for a walk along the shore
- Stop in to Glenora Distillery and Inn for lunch, a tune and tour of the Distillery
- Swing by the Red Shoe Pub for supper and live music
- If you’re lucky there may be a square dance at the Brook Village or West Mabou Hall
Day 3
Chéticamp
Continue driving north along Canada’s Musical Coast and you’ll discover the coastal community of Chéticamp. Home to rich Acadian culture and music this community embraces their heritage and primarily speak French. This community looks to involve visitors by offering music classes and putting on incredible live music at local venues.
- Have breakfast in Inverness and grab a coffee for the road
- Visit Centre de la mi-Carême to learn more about Acadians and their traditions
- Have lunch then visit École de musique Raveston Music School and learn some Acadian tunes on the spoons
- Enjoy supper and a sunset from the patio at L’abri Restaurant and Bar
- Catch some live music and lively atmosphere at The Doryman Pub and Grill
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Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
French follows below | Le français suit ci dessous Be inspired by the fascinating life and work of Alexander Graham Bell – inventor, sci...
Baddeck Lobster Suppers
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Baddeck Lobster Suppers is family owned and operated, with over 100 years tradition of working in the fishing industry. Offering...
Bras d'Or Lakes Inn
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn is a Canada Select 4.5 star Inn, offering twenty comfortable rooms for accommodation with an onsite restaurant...
Cabot Cape Breton
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Located on over a mile of sandy beach along the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia—and nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesq...
Cabot Discovery Tours
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Welcome to Cabot Discovery Tours, your premier tour operator on Cape Breton Island, where every journey is an adventure and every destinatio...
Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
Awaken. Explore. Discover. Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort is a Wellness and Wilderness retreat centre located along the serene landscape o...
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Regions: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
One of Canada’s most enchanting places, where the mountains meet the sea. As you hug the world-famous Cabot Trail coastline, you̵...
Cape Breton Miners Museum – A day in the life of a Cape Breton coal miner
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay & Area
Take an immersive virtual mine tour through the last century of coal mining in Cape Breton. Then journey into the depths of Ocean Deeps Coll...
Cape Breton Sailing Charters
Regions: Cape Breton’s South Coast, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Join Captain Greg for a hands-on sailing experience on Cape Breton’s Bras d’Or Lake and Ocean Coast We offer a hands-on experie...
Capt. Mark’s Zodiac Adventures
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Pleasant Bay
Capt. Mark’s is Pleasant Bay’s most experienced whale watching company. Operating for 30+ years, Capt. Mark and his crew take yo...
Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
Experience the music and culture of Cape Breton Island at Nova Scotia’s Official Celtic Music Centre. Join us for great food, lively t...
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