Lumière Arts Festival is a free, contemporary arts festival taking place in Unama’ki – Cape Breton Island from September 20-23, 2023.
The festival will showcase public installations and online presentations of art, films and video, as well as panel discussions and artist talks and ends with a Art-at-Night festival. Join us for this unique celebration of contemporary art, culture and community spirit!
Next Date: Feb 22, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Following the release of the debut album “Tense Lip”, 10 Slip hosts a party to end all parties. Reminisce on the blurry night that was t...
Next Date: Feb 25, 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: Feb 25, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Presented in association with the Flaxmobile Project and NSCAD University, Flax Ecologies delves into the intricate relationships between pl...
Next Date: Feb 28, 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: Mar 1, 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: 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...
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
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.
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.
As fall blankets Cape Breton Island in brilliant hues, the Island’s culinary scene embraces the season with fresh, seasonal ingredients and comforting flavours.
This fall, explore Cape Breton's variety of breweries and distilleries found all over the island.
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.
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
It’s time to find the heartiest, homemade meal on Cape Breton Island this winter. Our Island offers many options to chase away the chill.
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.
While chasing waterfalls is good for the body, mind and spirit there are a few things you should remember before hitting the trails to ensure you have a great time and make it back home safely!
