Date: Feb 11, 2025
Presented in association with the Flaxmobile Project and NSCAD University, Flax Ecologies delves into the intricate relationships between plants, land, and human communities, underscoring the vital role of ecology in fostering sustainable futures. The exhibition, which runs until March 22, includes the work of 15 craftspeople from across Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia) in collaboration with regional farmers. Flax Ecologies features Andreea Murgu, Anita Cazzola, Frances Dorsey, Gabriel Soligo, Heidi Friesen, Juliana Naccarato, Kamila Orbegoso and Caora Mckenna, Katelan Lahey, Kit Holden-Ada, Kristi Farrier, Larissa Korol, Laura Hambleton, Tamara Winsor, Wiebke Schroeder, and Samantha Read.
10am–4pm
Next Date: Feb 5, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Irish Ceili Dancing is the native group dancing of Ireland and is danced to traditional Irish music. Some of the Ceili Dances can be traced ...
Next Date: Feb 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Full Circle is a popular five-piece cover and dance band based in Cape Breton, known for playing all your favourite party songs. The band’...
Next Date: Feb 28, 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: Feb 7, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Kina’masultinej (“Let’s Learn Together”), features the work of four distinct, contemporary Mi’kmaq beaders from Eskasoni and Membe...
Next Date: Feb 6, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Brian Cathcart—lead vocalist/songwriter/guitarist from popular Cape Breton folk, Americana, bluegrass, Alt-Country band Pretty Archie—ho...
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!
A for Adventure is coming to Cape Breton! Where are they going to go and what are they doing? Well, that's up to YOU! Visit our Facebook page to vote on where they will go and what adventures they'll get up to!
Get Your Heart Pumping with these extreme and active adventures! Try your hand at windsurfing, go whale watching, hop on a jet ski, fly in a helicopter, and more.
Membertou is a vibrant Indigenous community nestled in the heart of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. With its rich history, cultural attractions, and warm hospitality, Membertou offers visitors a unique and unforgettable experience.
As fall blankets Cape Breton Island in brilliant hues, the Island’s culinary scene embraces the season with fresh, seasonal ingredients and comforting flavours.
No matter where you go on Cape Breton Island, you’ll find magical places to explore, guaranteed to be bursting with artisan studios and galleries around every corner.
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.
Cape Breton Island invites all golf lovers to hit the greens this summer! Be sure to look "fore" the opening date and book your tee time. We will see you there.
