Saturday morning marks a new season and Fall is definitely in the air! I was in Baddeck yesterday and Port Hawkesbury two days before that and the trees are starting to show off their brilliant hues. But don't worry, there is still a lot to do here on Cape Breton Island.

Readersdigest.ca (yes, affiliated with THAT Reader’s Digest) recently released their 8 essential Cape Breton experiences. It must have been near impossible to narrow the list to just 8.

My Celtic heart is beating with pride today as Destination Canada, an organization whose goal it is to increase awareness of Canada in the Nordic Countries, recently released its list of the top 10 attraction sites in Canada. Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail was ranked fourth on the list and cited these reasons for the ranking:

A’Cholaisde Ghàidhlig / The Gaelic College is St. Ann's proudly offers programming in Gaelic language, culture and music for all ages. The College places particular importance on its role of educating the next generation of Gaelic singers and speakers.

As a World-renowned fiddler, a Grammy© nominated recording artist,a farmer and a mother of a growing family, Natalie MacMaster is quite the multi-tasker these days. Add to that list author and publisher and you can see how busy and accomplished she really is.

On a warm Saturday evening during a recent trip home, Natalie invited friends, family and fans to the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique to help her celebrate the launch of her book CAPE BRETON AIRE The Story of a Musical Life and Place.

Check out this article that was in the Edmonton Journal, discussing a Celtic music focused vacation in Cape Breton:

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The article mentions our members, the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Glenora Inn & Distillery and Inverness County. Doesn't it make you want to visit?