Judique on the Floor Days

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Judique Recreation Grounds, River Denys Rd. Activities include the amazing race, street parade, children’s games, barbeque dinner, pub and softball tournament. Outdoor dances at the tennis court (19 and over – IDs required) both Friday and Saturday night. In case…

Margaree Highland Games

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On the grounds of St. Michael’s Parish, East Margaree Road.  The day  includes highland Scottish heavy events, highland dancing, 5km run, children’s games including children’s boot toss (ages 12 and under), and barbeque.  Closing ceremonies follow by musical entertainment and…

Annual Summer Square Dance

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Join us for the Kickoff Dance to the Along the Shores of Washabuck Festival, where you are bound to see the Bear Dance. Music by Ian MacDougall, Wendy MacIsaac and Darryl Keigan.    …

Chestico Days

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Week-long summer festival with events such as golf tournament , horse races, road race, dances, concerts, ceilidhs, BBQ, beer gardens, boat and street parades, boat rides, lobster supper, games, fireworks, dancing festival, traditional Celtic music, children’s clown show, sand sculpture…

Belle Cote Days

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Where the Margaree River meets the Gulf of St. Lawrence, this coastal community celebrates their annual community festival the last week of July. Activities include a golf and horseshoe tournament, senior’s card plays, triathlon, ecumenical service and outdoor concert, seniors…

Inverness Gathering

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This lovely community by-the-sea celebrates their annual week long festival with fun for all ages. Dances, street parade, children’s activities, golf tournament, special art exhibit, princess pageant, casino night, fishermen’s picnic at the harbour, pancake breakfast, special horse races and…

KitchenFest!

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Summer in Cape Breton is a time for rediscovery, gatherings of family and friends, late nights at packed square dances, and never-ending chances to set toes tapping in the local music scene! This summer, a brand new, Cape Breton Island-wide…

The Chieftains: The Wheel is Come Full Circle

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“The work itself has a complete circle of meaning and counterpoint. And without your involvement as a viewer, there is no story." Anish Kapoor We all have certain dates that hold special meaning for us. It is usually birthdays, anniversaries…

Cape Breton, Cuba & Bagpipes???

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If you ask most people where they can hear Celtic music they would likely answer Scotland and Ireland. An increasing number of folks would also think of Cape Breton because of our living Gaelic culture. It would surprise some people…