Chrissy Crowley is an award-winning traditional fiddler and recording artist from Margaree who has been inspired by the traditions of artists who have gone before, embracing the music of her roots, and making it her own. Award-winning performer and recording artist Adam Young plays regularly at concerts, ceilidhs, square dances, and sessions throughout Cape Breton, and has showcased his particular style of Cape Breton piano accompaniment across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Australia, with the likes of Colin Grant, Còig, and Dara MacDonald, among others.
1-4pm
Next Date: Feb 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North 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 14, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney Mines
Final Cut is a high-energy dance band in demand for their repertoire of ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s rock and roll and country classic...
Next Date: Feb 23, 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: Feb 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
In 1992, A1A won a Jimmy Buffett sound-alike contest for Margaritaville Records and, three years later, Jeff Pike performed with Jimmy Buffe...
Next Date: Feb 8, 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 6, 2025
A weekly session that takes place at the Blue Mist Tavern in Bras d’Or every Thursday evening, following up on the Rollie’s sess...
Over the past few years, it’s been great to see so many new businesses open up downtown Sydney, and in this blog, I wanted to share with you my experiences after spending a weekend downtown.
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
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!
Come late November, when parts of Canada begin to be blanketed with snow, Cape Breton wonders if Mother Nature has forgotten her. Not a chance. Winter on Cape Breton Island is inevitable.
As fall blankets Cape Breton Island in brilliant hues, the Island’s culinary scene embraces the season with fresh, seasonal ingredients and comforting flavours.
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.
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!
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
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.
