The Sydney Mines Heritage Festival, hosted by New Deal Development, returns for three days of fun for the whole family. The festival will feature two outdoor stages, food trucks, and international food and dance. There’s plenty for the kids to take in during the Heritage Festival including walking mascots, outdoor displays, Kids Fun Day at the Fossil Centre and many other games. Saturday starts with the Johnny Miles Race in the morning and continues with a craft show at the John J. Nugent Fire Hall on Saturday. The Chinese Dragon Festival Dancers and The Ninja Noodles will be performing all three days, Om and Priya will present their Bollywood fusion on Saturday and Sunday, while Taal Tarang Group’s blend of Bhangra and Bollywood takes centre stage on Saturday. The Festival will also feature special appearances by Dylan Devoe, Winston Scotty Fitzgerald Jr., and Victoria McDougall in addition to the main stage performances daily from 2-10pm.
Friday, July 26: Feisty Fiddlers / Parkview Seniors / Barcode / Kids Street with DJ Duke
Saturday, July 27: The Circle / Hi Boys / Low Profile / Backhouse Brass / Final Cut
Sunday, July 28: D&R Dance / Terry Peters / DownHouse / AnuAngela Band / Full Circle
Next Date: Nov 27, 2024
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: Nov 26, 2024
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: Nov 28, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
“Living History: 25 years after the Marshall decision” is an exhibition of portraits by Steve Wadden, a settler photojournalist ...
Next Date: Nov 26, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Guitar and bass player and singer-songwriter Mike LeLievre hosts the Openest Mic in Sydney, an open forum for musicians of all walks and sty...
Next Date: Nov 29, 2024
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...
Next Date: Nov 29, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Carl Getto is one of Cape Breton’s most prominent jazz piano players. Carl plays in a style that has been described as elegant, smooth...
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 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!
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!
As autumn's vibrant hues cover Cape Breton Island's hills and coastlines, one event captures the season’s essence perfectly: the Celtic Colours International Festival. Held each October, this renowned festival blends music, culture and natural beauty
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.
Glace Bay is a town rich in culture, history and, oddly enough, wildlife. If you're a history buff, wildlife watcher or want to spend an evening out for dinner and a show then you need to spend a day in the Bay.
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.
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.
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
