The West Mabou Hall is best-known as the venue of the West Mabou Family Square Dances which have been held weekly for over 30 years and are a well-established attraction of Cape Breton Island's Celtic music scene. These dances are attended by locals and visitors alike and feature the island's best-known traditional musicians. Our Inverness County square sets are easy to learn. Come join the fun! All ages welcome!
Next Date: Feb 28, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Creignish
Jim Ralph is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist and educator who, for the past 30 years, has performed nationally and internationally wi...
Next Date: Feb 14, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Creignish
Eastbound—a husband and wife duo made up of Krista and Jay Luddington—were brought together through their love of music. With their beau...
Next Date: Jan 31, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Creignish
Stephen Poirier was born in Inverness and grew up in a very musical family. Influenced by his grandfather, all his uncles and cousins play a...
Next Date: Jan 24, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Creignish
Creignish Recreation Center is a full-service community hall that hosts a variety of events in beautiful Creignish. Friday nights are for li...
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