To honour the founding of our country, admission to visit the Highland Village on July 1 will be free. Come to Iona and celebrate Canada’s birthday.…
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The River & Lakeside Pastoral Charge of the United Church of Canada hosts their annual Anniversary Church Service in the Malagawatch Church at 3 pm. Free admission to service. Voluntary collection taken up by the Pastoral Charge.…
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The ‘Best of Boxwood’ Musique Royale tour is a traditional Maritime ensemble. Programs combine originality, intelligence, fun, and sheer mastery that have garnered respect from audiences, presenters, and colleagues alike in North America, Europe and Asia. The music brings to…
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On board a British man of war patrolling the Bras d’Or Lake following the 1758 Seige of Louisbourg, Domhnall Og MacNeil brought news of the lake’s natural wonders home to his native Isle of Barra. Join us as we commemorate…
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$15.00
Join us for a fun, afternoon of Gaelic arts. Fiddlers, step-dancers, pipers, and more, come together to treat visitors to traditional Nova Scotia Gaelic culture in this outdoor concert overlooking the Bras d’Or Lakes. 2014 marks the 53rd Annual Highland…
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A four-day Gaelic immersion folklife school, Storas features the traditional foods, music, dance, stories and songs of Gaelic Nova Scotia. Stòras a’ Bhaile distinguishes itself by hands-on language activities and social time conducted entirely through the Gaelic language in Highland…
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This annual lecture commemorates the Cape Breton Gaelic tradition of Gaelic storytelling as exemplified by the late Joe Neil MacNeil of Middle Cape and author of Sgeul Gu Latha – Tales Until Dawn. “Eas mór na gàirich”: Niagara Falls, the Maritimes…
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This afternoon festival of rural life is for the entire family. See demonstrations of flax processing, candle and soap making, and play horseshoes. Watch the Cash Carding Mill demonstrations, treadle sewing, and a spinning frolic, fiddling, piping, Gaelic singing, step…
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Nova Scotia Highland Village is holding the second annual Scotch Music Series this September. West Bay fiddler Shelly Campbell will provide instruction on Cape Breton bowing techniques. A Gaelic teacher with Whycocomagh Education Centre, and popular dance player, Shelly draws…
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The Highland Village Scotch Music Series celebrates the contribution of Nova Scotia Gaels to world fiddle music. The late Alex Francis MacKay of Kingsville was a champion of Cape Breton’s Gaelic fiddling tradition. Presentations will remember the music of Alex…
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St. Michael was the Scottish and Irish patron saint of horses, travel, sea and seafarers. His calendar day was celebrated in the Hebrides with eating of a multigrain bonnach called struan. Join us for a special St. Michael’s Day Milling…
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Highland Pipes Barry Shears will present a lecture, Sìol nam Pìobaire – The Seed of the Pipers. Barry will speak on the traditional piping styles in the New World Gàidhealtachd during the second half of the 20th century. (2:00 pm)…
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Join us for a traditional Céilidh featuring storytelling, song and music all in a period setting at the Highland Village. Refreshments served. Museum admission charges apply. (2:00-3:00 pm)…
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Come join us for “Chun A’ Rubha”, a Gaelic tour and afternoon srubag (tea). Carmen MacArthur will lead us on a walk through the eras of Gaelic Nova Scotia ending with tea, stories, and songs. This is an immersion event…
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Join us for a traditional milling frolic in a period setting at the Highland Village. Refreshments served. Museum admission charges apply. (2:00-3:00 pm)…
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$25.00
Marag Gheal/White pudding has long been a favourite food of the Gaels. It remains enjoyed to the present. Animators will guide visitors in preparing this traditional dish. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Workshop begins at 10:30am and a…
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$15.00
Marag Gheal/White pudding has long been a favourite food of the Gaels. It remains enjoyed to the present. Join us for a delicious marag dinner and have a chance to try a taste of this traditional dish. Lunch 12:30 –…
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Come join us for a special storytelling tour of the Highland Village. This special folklife experience will give you insight into the lives and stories of Nova Scotia Gaels. Reservations required. Museum admission charges apply. (2:00-4:00 pm)…
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Using natural dyes to add colour to the cloth and yarns that pioneer women made was an important aspect of 19th century life. If you have ever wondered what materials were used to produce such a wide range of hues, please…
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Come and celebrate Halloween with a special evening tour of the Highland Village by lamplight, complete with storytelling, skits and special effects. The tour is followed by a storytelling session in “The Tuning Room” with fuarag, oatcakes and more. This…
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You are invited to join us a Gaelic tea and Social. Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 for tea and Gaelic conversation. Only Gaelic will be spoken. All are welcome.…
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You are invited to join us a Gaelic tea and Social. Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 for tea and Gaelic conversation. Only Gaelic will be spoken. All are welcome.…
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