Live harness racing is scheduled every Saturday from May 13 to Nov. 18th – post time at 1pm. Admission is free, all ages are welcome, lots of seating available, canteen services on site. Come cheer on the horses and maybe even place a wager and make a few bucks!
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 22, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney Mines
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 14, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Dale Manette is coming from Halifax for a special Valentine’s Day performance at Daniels Alehouse and Eatery! He’ll bring his fu...
Next Date: Feb 15, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Grand Mira South
Roger Boudreau and Marcel Lefort are originally from Chéticamp and started playing music together with the legendary group The Phantoms. Al...
Next Date: Feb 14, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Relatives is a Mi’kmaq music group featuring lead vocalist Darren Stevens with his brother Robert on bass and cousin Tom Sylliboy on g...
Next Date: Feb 7, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
A cozy pub in the heart of downtown Sydney, Daniel’s Alehouse and Eatery is a hopping spot for live music and has a tasty menu availab...
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
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.
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!
Looking to learn more about your family roots? Check out 10 of our cultural experiences that are available to you this summer!
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.
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
A nice steady climb along a well-worn path, Ben Eoin Trail leads you through large old Birch and Beech trees. At the top of the small mountain, the look-off offers views of East Bay of the Bras d’Or Lakes like no other. The 1.7 KM hike starts at the
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.
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.
