David Doucette is an award-winning novelist and musician who grew up in Ingonish Beach and began composing and performing music at an early age. Doucette is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier and Saint Mary’s Universities, where he pursued Literature Studies and Linguistics. He has lived in Asia, South America and the Middle East; has published four novels, and is winner of the Dartmouth Book Award for Best Atlantic Canadian Fiction. Doucette works as a novelist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, film composer and screenplay writer and is owner of Smokey Studios, a film and music production company set in the Highlands of Cape Breton Island. At present, he is working on the film production of an adaptation of his novel, North of Smokey, as well as building a cinema, and doing the odd musical performance.
Next Date: Feb 22, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Howie Centre
Hearts of Kin is an emerging East Coast Americana band fronted by sisters Danielle MacDonald and Shellie Ann Tobin. The singer-songwriters h...
Next Date: Mar 2, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Holly Schaller, Eurydice reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, not through Or...
Next Date: Mar 1, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: 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 26, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Renowned Cape Breton fiddler, piano player, and step dancer Kimberley Fraser will be hosting sessions at the Old Triangle on Wednesday night...
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 24, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
All skills levels are welcome to listen or play along at The Guitar Circle on Monday’s at the Louisbourg Fire Hall. Admission is free and ...
Come late November, when parts of Canada begin to be blanketed with snow, Cape Breton wonders if Mother Nature has forgotten her. Not a chance. Winter on Cape Breton Island is inevitable.
Embark on a coastal adventure to Cape Breton Island and discover a world where coastal beauty meets serene seascapes.
Cape Breton is becoming one of the most sought after locations to Instagram in Canada. Use our hashtag #FallforCapeBreton to be entered into a great get away package!
As fall blankets Cape Breton Island in brilliant hues, the Island’s culinary scene embraces the season with fresh, seasonal ingredients and comforting flavours.
If you're looking for a day of adventure and quality time spent with loved ones, Sydney will not let you down.
Not ready to welcome the winter just yet? Destination Cape Breton has you covered. Why not check out a local accommodation with a hot tub or a jacuzzi?
From fossil hunting, searching for sea glass, and rockhounding to hiking, kayaking, and swimming the Northside's beaches offer a range of options. And with a history going back millions of years, there's plenty to see and learn about too.
Looking to learn more about your family roots? Check out 10 of our cultural experiences that are available to you this summer!
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!
As the crisp autumn air settles over Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of red, orange and gold. This season is the perfect time to explore the Island's natural beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality.
