Before he was tall enough to reach the pedals, Jason Kempt couldn’t wait to get started playing piano. A career spanning more than 30 years has seen him writing, directing, producing and performing in shows all across Atlantic Canada. A high school teacher by day, Jason has made time to pursue music performances throughout Canada, the USA, and a tour through Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands as part of the Irish Folk Festival. Now a regular solo performer at venues across Cape Breton, Jason brings his interactive piano bar style show to a diverse range of audiences. Showtime: 8–11pm
Next Date: Dec 31, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Florence
Thick As Thieves is a straight-up ‘80s and ‘90s rock band from Cape Breton featuring Brad Snow (vocals), Logan Graham (guitar/vocals), P...
Next Date: Dec 28, 2024
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’...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
The Boxing Day party continues into the night at the Doryman with One Night Stand. Martin Aucoin, originally from Chéticamp, played music a...
Next Date: Dec 28, 2024
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
The Saturday Afternoon Fiddle Matinée is a tradition that began at the Doryman in 1977. The tradition continues this week with Shelly Campb...
Next Date: Dec 31, 2024
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Why not warm up for New Years Eve with some fiddle tunes with Rodney MacDonald? An accomplished fiddler, composer, recording artist, and ste...
Next Date: Dec 31, 2024
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
High-energy local cover band, Risin’ Tide, will be performing their upbeat covers of classic rock, country, and East Coast party songs...
Calling all Skiing enthusiasts! We just picked up our winter passes and are ready to strap on the skis and hit the slopes at these 5 fun places.
Are you a fan of snowmobiling? Then you'll love our 5 top ingredients for snowmobiling around the Island.
Read through and see how many places, views, and experiences you can check off from this Epic Winter Bucket List!
Sit back, relax and enjoy a meal on one of Cape Breton Island's many patios. Whether you're oceanside, beachside or buried in the mountains, you won't regret exploring these patio options.
There are 1,000,000 reasons why you should visit Cape Breton Island but in case you needed one more - waterfalls.
The Cabot Trail is known as a true riders paradise. If you’ve already decided you’re riding the trail, here are a few tricks & tips you’ll need so your trip is as smooth as the pavement on the Cabot Trail!
The St. Ann’s Bay area starts at the Exit 11 turnoff on the Trans-Canada Highway and it goes right up until the base of Cape Smokey. The views that you get are super-breathtaking. In the fall, it’s just like a haven of colours.
Meat Cove is the end of the world but it is a daunting drive and best kept for advanced riders.
Gaelic for “white water”, Uisge Ban (ish-ka-ban) Falls is by far the most popular hike in the Baddeck area. This 4 km, 1.5-hour hike complete with picnic facilities attracts local and visitors all season long. Those visiting via the many cruise ships
Snowshoe your way through the beautiful hills, valleys and mountains of Cape Breton Island. Winter is no time to hibernate, with so many amazing trails to choose from you'll be way too busy to sleep!
