Mike Wadden at the Crown
Next Date: Feb 22, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Main-a-Dieu native Mike Wadden has been involved in Cape Breton’s music scene—on stage, in the studio, and at the soundboard—for 40 ye...
Once a year, in wild, beautiful Unama’ki (Cape Breton), writers and readers come together and experience the magic power of stories to connect us and create community. Saturday’s Cabot Trail Writers Festival program includes writing workshops with Andrea Currie and Dominique Bernier-Cormier, inspirational writers’ salons, a slide show and presentation by Anne Koval, a reception with live music, and readings by and conversation with David Chariandy and Ann-Marie MacDonald.
9am-9:30pm
Next Date: Feb 22, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Main-a-Dieu native Mike Wadden has been involved in Cape Breton’s music scene—on stage, in the studio, and at the soundboard—for 40 ye...
Next Date: Feb 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
Dan McCarthy is a busy entertainer around Cape Breton Island. The singer, songwriter, and guitar player—who splits his time between Glace ...
Next Date: Feb 8, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
John Kendall is a Cape Breton based singer and songwriter with a broad range of music influences from James Taylor to Tom Petty. Currently J...
Next Date: Feb 26, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Visit Baddeck from February 21st through March 1st, 2025 for the Baddeck Winter Festival and partake in all the winter fun! For regular upda...
Next Date: Feb 8, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Dubbed the grandfather of Cape Breton folk art, Murray Gallant spent his days in his polka-dotted shed, never referred to as a studio, craft...
Next Date: Apr 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Ventanas interweaves flamenco, Sephardic and Balkan music and dance, and their own original compositions. Nominated for four Canadian Folk M...
Mabou is known for its music, scenery, and hospitality. Whether you come for the culture of music and dance, to hike or bike the trails, or just to relax, you’ll have an experience you won’t soon forget.
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Why not give snowshoeing a try this winter. Check out our list of places to rent snowshoes so you can test out this winter sport before committing to purchasing any gear.
We have some of Nova Scotia's favourite Instagrammers coming to Cape Breton to experience the ultimate road trip, the Cabot Trail! Find out which way is the best way to experience the Cabot Trail.
Cape Breton is so much more than Cabot Trail. Let us show you some of our favourite hidden gems!