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. Performers will share the history of the music, tell stories and provide a musical experience that will delight audiences. A variety of local entertainers will create an authentic look into Cape Breton culture.
June 19 – October 15
Daily from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 2 hour duration
Next Date: Feb 15, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Eddie Burke is a well-established artist who has been playing around Cape Breton for more than three decades. In that time, the singer-songw...
Next Date: Feb 7, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
For more than 25 years, singer-songwriter Andrew Doyle has been performing locally around Cape Breton Island and internationally across the ...
Next Date: Feb 7, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Marion Bridge
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Bring your guitar, and an amp and mic if you have one. We will take turns playing songs so all play...
Next Date: Feb 14, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Relatives is a Mi’kmaq music group featuring lead vocalist Darren Stevens with his brother Robert on bass and cousin Tom Sylliboy on g...
Next Date: Mar 7, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Blessing Tangban is an award-winning, Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist. Her sound is a unique fusion of emotionally stirring Afro-fo...
Next Date: Feb 5, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Tot skating is available at the Cape Breton County Recreation Centre (Coxheath Arena) on Wednesday mornings. Helmets are required. 10:45-11:...
Planning a trip is always exciting, and exploring virtually is a great way to get a preview before experiencing it in person! We’ve compiled a group of amazing locations that you can virtually explore before coming to Cape Breton Island.
Winter is here and it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore our snowy Island! With countless places to hike, snowshoe, ski, sled, skate and snowball fight Cape Breton is truly a winter paradise. We’re sharing some of the best winter hikes!
Once again, your heart is pumping, you’re amazed and invigorated as you ascend to the top of Franey Mountain and your reward… a 360° view of the entire Clyburn Brook canyon and the Atlantic coastline from Cape Smokey to Ingonish! Simply breath-taking
If you’re looking to start your trip around the Cabot Trail with a little adventure, then this one day itinerary is for you!
Here’s an idea, let’s get excited about winter again, just like when we were little kids! That’s pretty easy to do here on Cape Breton Island because there are a lot of winter things to get excited about.
The Island Wide Waterfall Weekend is a weekend to get up and get outside. Cape Breton Island will be bustling this weekend as visitors and residents are encouraged to join us as we travel to 12 different waterfalls across the Island!
Looking for a more pampered winter getaway? Spend a few nights at the Inverary Resort to decompress, treat yourself to a luxe cocktail and catch up on some much-deserved sleep in their new lodge.
It is very hard not to fall in love with Cape Breton Island in the fall season. Read here why our ambassadors have fallen for this beautiful island, and perhaps why it will be a favourite for you too.
Snowshoe your way through the beautiful hills, valleys and mountains of Cape Breton Island. Winter is no time to hibernate, with so many amazing trails to choose from you'll be way too busy to sleep!
