With infectious and captivating lyrics, reinforced by a commanding groove, Slowcoaster takes you on a ride to the heart of the party with no apologies. Throwing down their high-energy danceable tunes, the Cape Breton trio fuses ska, reggae, hip hop, and classic house influences with their unique brand of funky rock and roll. Having spent the past 25 years infiltrating Canada’s live music landscape, Slowcoaster has firmly established themselves as one of the country’s most popular jam rock bands. Telmary is a Cuban rapper, musician, and spoken-word artist. Her music effectively brought together two worlds that seemed separated, combining music genres, tearing down cultural barriers, and connecting people of different backgrounds and languages. Such a bold and original idea took her worldwide for decades, made it to seven different albums, and allowed her to collaborate with various artists and ensembles everywhere. Showtime: 6pm
Next Date: Feb 28, 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: 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 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 ...
Next Date: Feb 24, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Public skating is available on Mondays and Fridays at Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. Skate and helmet rentals are available at the Sk...
Next Date: Feb 22, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney Mines
Free Family Skating every Saturday at the Sydney Mines and District Community Centre. Helmets are required. 11am-12:20pm | Free ...
Next Date: Feb 27, 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...
Snow Covered mountains. Forests and fields blanketed with fresh layers of snow, your winter adventure just waiting to be explored. Cape Breton’s hiking trails and scenic routes are like works of art from mother nature’s winter palate.
The annual Guitar Summit concert serves as an obvious showcase for these world-class pickers, but this wealth of talent inevitably shines through in concerts throughout each Festival.
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!
Embark on a coastal adventure to Cape Breton Island and discover a world where coastal beauty meets serene seascapes.
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.
Waterfall Season returns to Cape Breton Island!
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
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.
In June, Cape Breton Island welcomed Ren Navarro, a well-known advocate for diversity in the brewing industry and a passionate explorer. Ren’s visit to our stunning Island was a blend of historical adventures, local brews and breathtaking natural bea
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.
