Taste of Cape Breton - Old Fashion Boiled Dinner

Hi folks!

Wow it's March already, where is this year going. With St Patrick's Day coming up it gave me an idea for this post, Old Fashioned  Boiled Dinner. Lots of people on the Cape will tell you about having  Boiled Dinner growing up. This is a large recipe so you will have some left overs, This recipe takes a little time so it would make a great Sunday dinner. Make sure you have a large enough pot for all the ingredients and that you pick up good quality Corned Beef.

• Boiled Dinner 
•  4-5 pounds Corned beef 
•  2 small turnips 
• 6 carrots 
• 5 medium onions 
• 6 potatoes 
• 1 small head of cabbage 

 Place the meat in the pot and cover with cold water.
 Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer with the cover on for 3-4 hours on until tender.
Cut up the Vegetables:cut the carrots in half and quarter, halve the onions, cut into wedges the turnips and cabbage, then quarter the potatoes.
About hour before the meat is cooked, skim off any fat on top of the water and add the carrots, onions, and turnips.
Cover and cook for 30 more minutes, during the last 30 mins add the potatoes and cabbage.
Cook until the potatoes are tender, you're done! 
Take out the meat and serve on a large hot platter, surrounded by the removed vegetables and garnish with parsley if you like.
You can also slice the meat thin and serve like that. This makes a lot, but the left over are still great the next day or can be turned into a Corned Beef hash.

 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Sunday, March 15, 2015 Labels: cape breton , dinner , recipe , spring , st patrick's day , taste of cape breton

Various - Heritage Day Celebrations - 2015

Hello,

Nova Scotia has new Holiday this year, Heritage Day. In celebration several locations are having events. Check out below for some festivities.

*Rescheduled to February 22*
Louisbourg Celebrates: Heritage Day
Sunday, February 22 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM.  

• Special focus on 50 years of the Canadian flag. Test your knowledge with a flag quiz, sing the national anthem during the raising of the flag and get some fresh air with our first ever played Capture the Flag game. 
• Warm up beside the campfire in the King's Bastion courtyard with marshmallow roasting and Heritage hot chocolate. Bring a picnic and your snowshoes. Audio-guided tours of the grounds will also be available.

Two Rivers Wildlife Park - Heritage Day Activities

•  Free Wagon Rides from 1 PM - 3 PM with Regular Park Admission
•  Canteen will be open
•  Weather Permitting: Coasting, Skating, Animal Trail Open, Cross Country Skiing & Snow Shoeing
•  Park open from 10 AM - 5 PM
•  For more information: (902) 727-2483

Saturday, February 14, 2015 Labels: 2015 , cape breton , cape breton events , coxheath , dominion , eskasoni , heritage day , inverness , louisdale , mabou , new waterford , north sydney , port hood , skating , swimming , sydney , sydney mines

Judique - Judique Winterfest - 2015

Monday, February 9, 2015 Labels: 2015 , cape breton , cape breton events , judique , winter festival

Various - Valentines Day Events / Specials - 2015

A list of Valentines Day specials and events happening around the Island, we are adding to this as we see new events so check back often.


Trio, Sydney

• Extreme Valentines Romance Package
• A luxurious stay at the Cambridge Suites
• A four course meal at Trio
• Champagne
• Chocolate dipped strawberries
• Couples massage
• Private use of the rooftop spa
• Breakfast for two in your suite, and more!

 Hearthstone Inn, Sydney

Music By Majestic Entertainment
Dinner Catered by Commoner
Diner Served at 7 PM
Dance 9 PM to 1 AM
Hotel Package Includes Room and Hot Breakfast for Two
$189 plus Tax
902-539-8101

Cabot Shores

Valentine’s Day Package

Try a romantic outdoor experience this Valentine’s Day in one of our Mongolian Yurts, our cozy Lodge, or go all out with your own private Chalet! Book before February 7, 2015 and the champagne and homemade chocolate truffles are on us!
Valentine’s Day package includes:

• 2 Days & 1 night stay for two
• 30-minute infrared sauna
• 4-course dinner for two
• Breakfast buffet for two
• Morning meditation & Qi Gong session
• Snowshoe rental for winter hiking
• Free pet stay
• 25% discount on 2nd night accommodations, if requested
• For an extra $45 try our Deluxe Package!
• > Japanese Ofuro Cedar Soaking tub with a view of the ocean
• > Guided hike/snowshoe to the Red Island Trail, followed by hot chocolate around the hearth
• Mongolian Yurt or Lodge Room Package for two: $299 plus tax – Click here to book online.
• (Click here for Yurt $ Lodge Room Deluxe Package – additional $45)
• Chalet Package for two: $499 plus tax – Click here to book online.
• (Click here for Challet Deluxe Package – additional $45)

Let us know if you have a special request to make your Valentine’s day adventure a memorable one! Call us toll free at 1.866.929.2584 or email info@cabotshores.com.

Ski Cape Smokey

• Valentine's Day Dance
• Saturday, February 14at 9:00pm
• 38696 Cabot Trail,  Ingonish Beach
• DJ Adam Rasmussen
• Free Admission

Hampton

Valentine package includes

• beautifully appointed spacious room with king size bed 
• Hampton hot breakfast buffet. 
• bottle of sparkling wine and chocolates for your evening. 
• $159 plus taxes.

Romance package includes all of the above plus \
$50 gift card from Kiju's to be used at your leisure at any future visit to Kiju's for $40 more - $199 plus applicable taxes.

Call 902 564 6555 to make your reservations now!


Inverary Resort

• 1 night stay
• 3 course dinner
• dance with dj an hot breakfast
• 209 + tax

Riverdale Community Center

• Valentines Dinner and Dance
• February 14th, 2015
• Dinner 6-8 PM, 
• Dance 9pm-1am
• Turkey Dinner, Dessert, Tea/coffee: $22/pp(dinner/dance). 
• Music by DJ Gerald MacIntyre. 
• Only 150 tickets to be sold! Admission to the dance only is $5 at the door (pending hall capacity)
• For tickets contact Donna @ 902-625-2629, Roger @ 902-625-0443, Mary Jo @ 902-625-0707, Tracy @ 902-625-3472 or Graham @ 902-625-2183

Christmas Island Volunteer Fire Department

• The will be having a Valentine's Dance at the fire hall on Friday, Februar 1
• 9 PM until 1 AM. 
• Music by Silver Moon. 
• Admission is $10.00.
• 19 and over.

Monday, February 2, 2015 Labels: 2015 , cape breton , cape breton events , valentines day

Various - Super Bowl Parties - 2015

A list of Super Bowl events happening around the Island. We are updating this as we discover new events, so check back often.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 105 - Ingonish

• $ 30 advance ticket
• 6 PM
• Price includes a draw for a 58 inch Samsung LED SMART TV, food ( pizza, wings, meat trays, dips etc). Must be present in order to win the TV. 
• Also there will be games draws prizes. 
• Tickets sold in advance only, contact Adam Sams to get your ticket, everyone over the age of 19 welcome!!
•  Super Bowl will be viewed on the TV and one lucky ticket holder will go home with it!!

Monday, January 19, 2015 Labels: 2015 , cape breton , ingonish , north sydney , party , super bowl , sydney

Cape Breton Sports Roundup January 12 - January 18 2015

Hey All,

Back with our second Cape Breton Sports Roundup. The Eagles had a great week as their winning streak continues and now sits at 5. The Capers Mens Basketball team split a pair in St. John's the previous weekend and edged the Axemen this week, a big game for them this weekend against UNB following a home game against StFX on Tuesday. In Junior Hockey league action the Miners defeated the Strait Pirates in a game held in the Cabot Trail Arena. For all local results, check below.

AUS

Basketball

Mens

Headlines
January 17, 2015
Capers Edge Axemen, 69-65

January 12, 2015
Sea-Hawks split weekend with a 21-point victory over Capers


Results
Mon. January 12 Cape Breton 62 Memorial  83

Sat. January 17 Acadia 65 Cape Breton 69 (4-point game)

Upcoming

• Tuesday, January 20
• StFX @ Cape Breton
• 8:00 PM
• Video
• (4-point game)
• Friday, January 23
• Cape Breton @ UNB
• 8:00 PM
• Video
• (4-point game)
• (AWAY)

Standings

Womens

Headlines
January 17, 2015
Capers rout Acadia 93- 57

January 12, 2015
Capers sweep Sea-Hawks in double header series


Results
Mon. January 12 Cape Breton 61 Memorial   45

Sat. January 17 Acadia 57 Cape Breton 93 (4-point game)

Upcoming

• Tuesday, January 20
• StFX @ Cape Breton
• 6:00 PM
• Video
• (4-point game)
• Friday, January 23
• Cape Breton @ UNB
• 6:00 PM
• Video
• (4-point game)
• (AWAY)

Standings

Volleyball

Women

Results
Sat. January 17 Acadia 3 Cape Breton 1

Sun. January 18 Dalhousie 3 Cape Breton 0

Upcoming

• Saturday January 24
• Cape Breton @ Saint Mary's
• 2:00 PM
• Video 

QMJHL

Cape Breton Screaming Eagles

Headlines
Léveillé nets overtime winner as Eagles defeat Mooseheads

Screaming Eagles beat Voltigeurs for fourth straight win

Screaming Eagles’ Evgeny Svechnikov named CHL Player of the Week

Sullivan, Screaming Eagles blank Titan

Results
Sun Jan 18 Halifax 4 Cape Breton 5 4:00 PM

Sat Jan 17 Drummondville 2 Cape Breton 6

Sat Jan 10 Cape Breton 4 Acadie-Bathurst 0

Upcoming
Fri Jan 23 Cape Breton 0 Saint John 0 7:30 PM
Sat Jan 24 Cape Breton 0 Moncton 0 7:00 PM
Sun Jan 25 Cape Breton 0 Saint John 0 3:00 PM
Radio for all games

Standings

High School

Hockey

Boys

Headlines
Big Third Period Lifts Panthers over Marauders


Results
Full Results To Come

Upcoming

• Wednesday January 21
• Riverview Redmen vs. Sydney Academy Wildcats
• 7:30 PM
• Centre 200
• Thursday January 22
• Riverview Redmen vs. Memorial Marauders
• 7:00 PM
• Emera Centre Northside

Standings

Basketball

Boys

Results
January 15 2015 Glace Bay Panthers 71  Riverview Royals 59

January 15 2015 Sydney Academy Wildcats 86  Memorial Marauders 72

January 14 2015 Riverview Royals 68  BEC Bears 64

January 13 2015 Sydney Academy Wildcats 93  Glace Bay Panthers 59


Upcoming

• Monday January, 19 2015
• Sydney Academy Wildcats @ Glace Bay Panthers 
• 8:00pm
• Tuesday January, 20 2015
• BEC Bears @ Sydney Academy Wildcats
• 8:00pm
• Wednesday January, 21 2015
• BEC Bears @ Memorial Marauders 
• 8:00pm
• Thursday January, 22 2015
• Memorial Marauders @ Glace Bay Panthers
• 8:00pm
• Sydney Academy Wildcats @ Riverview Royals
• 8:00pm

Standings

Girls

Results
January 15 2015 Memorial Marauders 69  Sydney Academy Wildcats 44

January 15 2015 Riverview Royals 68  Glace Bay Panthers 57

January 14 2015 Riverview Royals 73  BEC Bears 51

January 13 2015 Glace Bay Panthers 68  Sydney Academy Wildcats 65

January 12 2015 CAN Memorial Marauders 0  BEC Bears 0


Upcoming

• Monday January 19 2015
• Sydney Academy Wildcats @ Glace Bay Panthers
• 6:30pm
• Tuesday January 20 2015
• BEC Bears @ Sydney Academy Wildcats
• 6:30pm
• Wednesday January 21 2015
• BEC Bears @ Memorial Marauders
• 6:30pm
• Thursday January 22 2015
• Memorial Marauders @ Glace Bay Panthers
• 6:30pm
• Sydney Academy Wildcats @ Riverview Royals 
• 6:30pm

Standings

NSMMHL

Results
Jan 14, 2015 Cape Breton West Islanders 3 @ Cape Breton Tradesmen 1

Jan 17, 2015 Cape Breton Tradesmen 3 @ Weeks Major Midgets 5

Jan 18, 2015 Cape Breton Tradesmen 4 @ Weeks Major Midgets 2


Upcoming

• Tuesday January 20
• Weeks Major Midgets vs. Cape Breton West Islanders
• 7:30 pm
• Port Hood

Standings

NSJHL

Headlines
Jan 17 Hometown Miners & Privateers Winners in Saturday Night Games

Jan 16 Conner Beck Nets Four Goals in Busy Night in Jr. B in the NSJHL

Results
Jan 17, 2015 Antigonish Farmers' Mutual Jr Bulldogs 1 @ Glace Bay Jr. Miners 6

Jan 16, 2015 Glace Bay Jr. Miners 5 @ Strait Pirates 2

Upcoming

• Friday January 23, 2015
• Pictou County Scotians  @ Strait Pirates 
• 7:30 PM
• Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
• Saturday January 24, 2015
• Strait Pirates  @ Glace Bay Jr. Miners 
• 7:30 PM
• Bay Plex Recreation Centre

Standings Labels: 2015 , basketball , cape breton , capers , cbu , high school , hockey , NSJHL , NSMMHL , qmjhl , screaming eagles , sports roundup , volleyball

Cape Breton Sports Roundup January 4 - January 11 2015

Hey Folks,

So this will be another new section we are adding to the blog. A weekly roundup of various sports events happening on Cape Breton Island. This will be complimentary to the new Sports section we are currently working on adding to our main Travel Guide Cape Breton site. Both this blog and the main site will feature local sports content such as Midget, Junior and High School Hockey, High School and University Basketball, University Volleyball, University Soccer, Schooners Baseball, Football, Golf and more. The blog will feature mostly event listings for the current week and well as a roundup of results and relevant links. The full site will be have twitter accounts for various teams and leagues tied in which we are hoping will provide a level of real time updating as well as linking to various other social sites to allow a great level of interactivity. Have a read, follow along and let us know what we can improve on in the comments.

AUS

Mens

Basket Ball

Cape Breton upsets Memorial 86-83

Results
Cape Breton 86 Memorial  83

Upcoming

• Monday January 12
• Cape Breton @ Memorial
• 3:30 PM 
• (AWAY) 
• Saturday January 17
• Acadia @ Cape Breton
• 8:00 PM
• (4-point game)

2014-15 AUS Men's Basketball Standings

Womens

Results
Cape Breton 70 Memorial 65

Upcoming

• Monday January 12
• Cape Breton @ Memorial
• 1:30 PM 
• (AWAY)
• Saturday January 17
• Acadia @ Cape Breton
• 6:00 PM
• (4-point game)

2014-15 AUS Women's Basketball Standings

Volley Ball

• Saturday January 17
• Acadia @ Cape Breton
• 2:00 PM

2014-15 AUS Women's Volleyball Standings

Cape Breton High School

Hockey

Up Coming

• Thursday January 15
• 7:00 pm
• Glace Bay Panthers vs. Memorial Marauders
• Emera Centre Northside
• Friday January 16
• 7:30 pm
• Glace Bay Panthers vs. Riverview Redmen
• County Arena
• Sunday January 18
• 7:30 pm
• Sydney Academy Wildcats vs. Glace Bay Panthers
• Bayplex

Monday, January 12, 2015 Labels: 2015 , basketball , cape breton , capers , cbu , high school , hockey , NSJHL , NSMMHL , sports roundup , volleyball

Taste of Cape Breton - Short Bread Cookies

Hi guys!

Happy Holidays!!!! This the time of year for food, family, music and parties, aka a perfect Cape Breton winter! When I was thinking of a great Holiday recipe for this post, I thought back to my Christmas’ as kid and one thing came to mind, Short Bread Cookies. These buttery rich cookies were made only once or twice a year but always at Christmas. When you go around the Cape this time of the year, you will find Shortbread. Shortbread can be altered to your tastes, so when you get this basic recipe down try new things!

Basic Shortbread

• Preheat oven to 300.F
• 1 cup All Purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar / icing sugar
• 1/2 cup Cornstarch
• 3/4 cup butter, soft ( not melted)
• 2 Teaspoons vanilla

Sift together the flour, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowel.
Mix butter and vanilla together in larger bowel.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture to make a coarse meal.
Mix until the meal forms into a dough. Will be a crumbly dough.
Roll out on a floured table to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut with 2'' round cutter.
Bake on a parchment covered pan for 20-25 min on 300 F. Until firm to the touch, golden brown on the bottom and lightly coloured around the edges.
Remove and let cool.

That's it! If you'd like you can press a nut or a candy (glacé) fruit into the cookies before baking.
A fan of lemon? Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of zest to the butter mixture. Do you like chocolate, melt some chocolate chips and dip part of the cooks in! Lastly, buy or make you favourite frosting and have fun.

Hope you enjoy this, happy holidays!!! Monday, December 22, 2014 Labels: cape breton , christmas , cookies , dessert , recipe , taste of cape breton , winter

Various - New Years Eve Celebrations - 2014

Here is our list of event`s for New Year`s Eve going on around the Island for 2014. We are always on the lookout for event`s as they are announced so check back often for updates.

• Pride Cape Breton New Year`s Eve Bash
• Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, Sydney
• $30
• Dance - Music with DJ
• Doors open at 9:30

• New Year`s Eve Bash
• Main Event, Glace Bay
• $12
• 10 PM
• Highway 125

• Mike, Steven and Jordan New Year`s Eve Party
• The Martin Arms Hotel, Sydney
• $20
• Mike and Steve from Sloco, Jordan Musycyn

• New Year’s Levee at Cabot Shores
• Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort, Indian Brook
• Polar Bear Swim on New Year`s
• BYOB
• (902) 929-2584
• RSVP by December 28, 2014

• New Year`s Eve Gala
• Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury
• $35
• 10 PM - 2 AM
• Semi Formal Dress

• NYE Celebration 2014
• Emera Centre, North Sydney
• $60
• Dinner Catered by Jodi Oakley 7 PM
• Music by Clockwork
• 10 PM - 2 AM

• New Year`s Eve Dance
• The Doryman Pub and Grill, Chéticamp
• 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
• Phantom

• New Year`s Eve Extravaganza
• Flavor on the Water, Sydney
• $100
• Champagne and Hors`D`hoeuvres 7 PM - 8 PM
• 4 Course Dinner 8 PM - 10 PM
• Dancing 10 PM - 1 AM
• Flo Sampson, Keith Mullins and Special Guests

• New Year`s Eve Blast
• Old Triangle Irish Alehouse, Sydney
• $10
• 9:30 PM
• The Privateers

• New Year`s at Ski Cape Smokey
• Ski Cape Smokey Ski Lodge, Ingonish
• 9 PM
• $15
• DJ Adam Rasmussen

• Rock The Fiddle - NYE Party 2015
• The Big Fiddle, Sydney
• 10 PM
• $30
• Nitelife DJ

• New Year's Eve Dance
• Fire Hall, Boisdale
• 10 PM
• $10, 19+
• Music by Arnold Rolson
• Cold plate served after midnight

• New year's Eve Dance
• Fire Hall, Christmas Island
• 9 PM
• $15, 19+
• DJ Hector MacNeil
• Lunch will be provided.

• New Year's Eve with DJ XL
• Le Gabriel Lounge, Chéticamp
• 10 PM
• $10

• New Years Party with Eddie Cummings Band
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 132 - Captain Angus L MacDonald, Inverness
• 9 PM
• $25

• New Year's Eve Dance
• Millville Community Centre, Millville
• 10 PM
• $10
• DJ Jeff Hawley

• New Year's Eve dance with DJ Mike Whitty
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19-Armstrong Memorial, North Sydney
• 9 PM
• $10

Friday, December 19, 2014 Labels: 2014 , boisdale , cape breton , cape breton events , cheticamp , christmas island , glace bay , ingonish , inverness , millville , new year's , north sydney , port hawkesbury , sydney

Various - Cape Breton Christmas Craft Shows

We are going to try and do a roundup of the craft shows happening around the Island for Christmas. We have a couple listed below but we are going to try and list more as we hear about them, so check back often and if you know of one not listed feel free to mention it in the comments.

• Holiday Treasures Craft Show
• Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince St, Sydney
• Friday November 14
• 5 PM - 8 PM
• Saturday November 15
• 11 AM - 5 PM
• Sunday November 16
• 11 AM - 4 PM 
• $1, Children under 10 free
• Canteen Service
• Homemade soups, Lasagna, Sandwiches, Pies, Tea Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, Tea, Coffee and more
• Hourly Door Prizes
• Sewing, Knitting, Preserves, Chocolate, Decor, Baking and More

• A Holiday Affair: Gifts Made with Passion
• Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, 322 Charlotte St, Sydney
• Friday November 21
• 5 PM - 8 PM
• Shopping, Wine and Appies
• Saturday November 22
• 10 AM - 5 PM
• Muisc, Coffee and Shoping
• Featuring 
• Peter Bauer Jewellery
• Bellmeade Farm Shoppe
• Big Hill Shoppe
• Wildlife Pottery

•  Christmas at the Port
• Joan Harris Cruise Pavilion, 60 Esplanade, Sydney
• Friday November 21
• 4 PM - 9 PM
• Saturday November 22
• 10 AM - 8 PM
• Food vendors, crafts and more
• Santa!
• Donations in support of Salvation Army

Saturday, November 15, 2014 Labels: baddeck , boisdale , cape breton , christmas , christmas island , craft , inverness , sydney , whycocomagh

Taste of Cape Breton - Coffee Cake Muffins

Hey All,

We are staring a new series here featuring recipes from around Cape Breton Island. Our principle writer for these will be my chef/baker sister Tina, who has been serving up delicious local flavours for a decade at a top local summer resort. Check out her first offering below, coffee cake muffins.

Hey everyone! For my first recipe in this series I'm going to bring you a delicious morning treat. Since it's that time of the year for cinnamon, spice and all things nice, I'm going with a recipe for Coffee Cake Muffins which fits that perfectly. Great for a cold fall or winter morning.

Coffee Cake Muffins 

• All-purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups (375 ml)
• Baking powder - 2 tsp. (10 ml)
• Salt - 1/2 tsp. (2 ml)
• Butter or margarine, softened - 1/4 cup (50 ml)
• Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup (125 ml)
• Eggs - 1
• Milk - 3/4 cup (200 ml)
• Vanilla - 1 tsp. (5 ml)
• Spice Mix Brown sugar, packed - 1/2 cup (125 ml)
• All-purpose flour - 2 tbsp. (30 ml)
• Cinnamon - 1 1/2 tsp. (7 ml)

Combine the first 3 dry ingredients in a large bowl, stir.
Make a well in the centre. In another bowel or standing mixer combine butter, sugar and egg, beat well.
Add in milk and vanilla next.
Pour the wet ingredients into the well, stir just to moisten and don't over mix.
For the Spice Mix combine all the ingredients in a small bowl, stir well.
Spoon half the batter into 12 greased muffin cups 1/3 full.
Sprinkle spice mix over top.
If you'd like, you can take out some of the spice mixture and put it on top the muffin before baking.
Spoon rest of the batter over top filling to 2/3 full. Bake in 400oF ( 200oC) oven for 20 to 25 min. Friday, November 14, 2014 Labels: breakfast , cape breton , fall , muffin , recipe , taste of cape breton , winter

Fortress of Louisbourg - Ride Into The Past - 2014

For the bicycle enthusiast out there or just for someone looking for something interesting to do and good for you, check out this Bicycle tour of from the Royal Battery at the Fortress to Kennington Cove beach. Hosted by Velo Cape Breton, this is a dirt road, mountain bike would be best. If you need to arrange a rental beforehand, touch base with Eliot (the tour host) who can direct you to the local bike shop for meeting your needs.

For more information on this event please contact:
Velo Cape Breton
efrosst@hotmail.com
(902) 674-0936

Price: $10
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Labels: 2014 , bicycle , cape breton , cape breton events , fortress of louisbourg , louisbourg

Sydney - Ghosts & Legends of Historic Sydney Walking Tour - 2014

A few dates remain for these walking tours of Sydney.  Happening each Thursday inclusive to Oct. 23rd, come out and join with costumed guides on this spine tingling tour of the North End of Sydney. You'll hear stories of every haunted house, graveyard and ghostly visions that will keep you on edge.  It's a great way to get out and hear of the colourful history of the area and also the walk is great for keeping in shape.

Each 90-minute  tour departs and ends at St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade, with a cup of teas and traditional Cape Breton sweets.

Admission: $13

Reservations are required.
To make reservations phone 902-539-1572.

For more information see the Old Sydney Society Website
Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , ghosts , sydney

Port Hawkesburry - Celtic Oktoberfest - 2014

This will be Cape Breton's first Craft Beer and Local Food Festival. As a big fan of craft beer this event comes with a huge recommendation from me.  See below for a list of breweries (with my own personal favorite beer from each) and food establishments that will have offerings.  There will also be some live entertainment to go with the deliciousness, Party Boots and Mac Morin/Wendy MacIssac. 
The Beer:

• Rare Bird Craft Beers
• Full Steam Stout
• Boxing Rock Brewing Co.
• The Vicars Cross Double IPA (Double Recommend, this beer is one of my all time favorites)
• Propeller Brewing Company
• Revolution Russian Imperial Stout
• Rockbottom Brew Pub
• Fathom IPA
• The Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery
• One of the few I have not tried! If there is an above and beyond from them, let me know on Facebook or Twitter)
• Big Spruce Brewing (Cape Breton's Own!!)
• Cereal Killer Stout FTW!!
• Garrison Brewing Company
• Irish Red Ale
• Sea Level Brewing
• Blue Heron Special Bitter
• Uncle Leo's Brewery
• Smoked Porter
• Hell Bay Brewery
• English Ale

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 Labels: 2014 , beer , big spruce brewing , cape breton , cape breton events , food , music , port hawkesbury

Fortress of Louisbourg - Louisbourg by Night: Lantern Tours - 2014

For anyone interested in the darker side of Louisbourg, the ghosts and haunting's of various old structures to the lost souls of shipwrecks past walking the streets of the old fortress, come out for this wonderful night of touring those same streets of the lit only by lanterns candle light. Your guides will present various stories of the paranormal on this unique and ghostly tour.

Dates:

• September 17th, 2014, 
• September 24th, 2014
• October 15th, 2014
• October 22nd, 2014

• Tickets are $25 each. 
• Tour starts at 7:30 (please arrive early)
• Dress warm and comfortablly
• (902) 733-3548 for additional information
• Tickets available through the Fortress website

Monday, September 15, 2014 Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , fortress of louisbourg , louisbourg

Fortress of Louisbourg - Founders Feast - 2014

A truly unique experience. First enjoy a full-course 18th-century gourmet dining experience, perfectly paired with select wines inspired by the Louisbourg Governor's own cellar. Then after the meal step into the stunning King's Chapel stage concert recital directed by Robyn Cathcart, this production will explore maritime life using historic elements of the Fortress and following interesting personalities, some of whom would have inhabited the 18th century settlement.

Date: September 20th, 2014

• Tickets: $100
• Parking at reception center starts at 5:30 PM
• Music starts at 7:30 PM
• No Refunds or exchanges - Rain or Shine.
• On line tickets SOLD OUT
• May be able to purchase locally at:
• Sydney 
• The Cape Breton Curiosity Shop, 296 Charlotte Street
• Louisbourg 
• The Louisbourg Playhouse, 11 Aberdeen Street
• Or by Phone: (902) 733-3838

Sunday, September 14, 2014 Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , fortress of louisbourg , louisbourg

Cape Breton Highlands - Hike the Highlands Festival - 2014

The Hike the Highlands Festival is a 10 day hiking festival in the Highlands of Cape Breton Island. Features of the festival include guided hikes, evening activities & presentations, the hiker distance award, opening and closing ceremonies and a photo contest.

Schedule:

• Friday, Sept. 12
• 5:00 PM
• Broad Cove Mtn.
• 2.3 km
• 7:00 PM
• Opening Ceremonies,  St. John’s Hall 

• Saturday, Sept. 13
• 5:45 AM
• Sunrise at Coastal
• 1.2 km
• 10:00 AM
• Jack Pine/Coastal
• 4.5 km
• 1:00 PM
• Warren Lake (start from Broad Cove Campground)
• 11.7 km

• Sunday, Sept. 14
• 9:00 AM
• Middle Head
• 3.8 km
• 9:00 AM
• Warren Brook
• 22 km
• 1:00 PM
• Franey
• 7.4 km
• 7:00 PM
• Leatherback Turtles , St. John’s Hall

•  Monday, Sept. 15
• 9:00 AM
• Money Point Light
• 14 km
• 9:00 AM
• Sugar Loaf  
• 4 km
• 1:00 PM
• Cabot Landing
• 4 km
• 7:00 PM
• Hiking in Wales, St. John’s Hall

• Tuesday, Sept. 16
• 9:00 AM
• Cape St. Lawrence
• 11 km
• 10:00 AM
• Little Grassy & Boardwalk  
• 5 km
•  2:00 PM
• Meat Cove Mountain  
• 4 km
• 7:00 PM
• Fiddle Music at Doryman Pub & Grill, Cheticamp

• Wednesday, Sept. 17
• 10:00 AM
• Salmon Pools
• 12.2 km
• 10:00 AM
• Fishing Cove
• 12 km

• Thursday, Sept. 18
• 9:00 AM
• Acadien
• 8.4 km
• 2:00 PM
• Le Buttereau
• 1.5 km
• 5:30 PM
• Sunset on Skyline
• 7.4 km
• 7:00 PM
• Social Evening , Legion, Ingonish

• Friday, Sept. 19
• 9:00 AM
• Roberts Mountain
• 4 km
• 1:30 PM
• White Point to Burnt Head
• 6.4 km

• Saturday, Sept. 20
• 10:00AM
• Ski Cape Smokey  
• 4 km
• 10:00 AM
• Aspy  
• 9.2 km
• 2:00 PM
• Coastal to Neil’s Harbour Beach
• 2 km
• 5:30 PM
• Closing Supper & Ceremonies, St. John’s Hall

•  Sunday, Sept. 22
• 10:00 AM
• Branch Pond Look-off  
• 8.4 km

Monday, September 8, 2014 Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , hiking

Fortress of Louisbourg - Learn to Camp:18th Century Style - 2014

This sounds like it could be a ton of fun. As part of the the Learn to Camp series of events you'll discover how to pitch a tent, learn camping skills and go back in time to the 1700s. You'll be camping out on the Waterfront Quay under the starry night sky unobstructed by city lights the view is breath taking.  Everything you need to learn to camp, 18th century style will be provided so come out and enjoy yourself.

Dates: September 12, 2014 - September 14, 2014
Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , fortress of louisbourg , louisbourg

Marion Bridge - Acoustic Roots Festival - 2014

Come to the beautiful Two Rivers Wildlife Park for the second annual Acoustic Roots Festival.  The festival is a genre spanning event including Folk, Blues, Celtic, Country and Bluegrass performers. The event also doubles as a fundraiser for the Wildlife Park so come out, enjoy some great music and support a great cause.

Schedule

• Friday August 29 - 6pm
• Keith Mullins
• Anita MacDonald
• John Campbelljohn                                 
• Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen

• Saturday August 30 - 1pm
• Will’s Addiction
• Songwriters Circle , Roger Stone, Catahoula Brown, Buffy MacNeil and Larry Boutilier
• Norma MacDonald
• Buffy MacNeil and Larry Boutilier
• Jason MacDonald
• Roger Stone
• Crowdis Bridge
• Catahoula Brown
• Dwayne Cote and Roger Stone 

• Sunday August 31 - 1pm
• Donna Marie DeWolfe
• Songwriters Circle Jason MacDonald, Buddy MacDonald, Andrew Fedora, Norma MacDonald
• Crowdis Bridge
• Buddy MacDonald
• Robert Bouchard
• Norma MacDonald
• The Goin’s On
• Buffy MacNeil and Larry Boutilier
• Kimberly Fraser

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , marion bridge , music

St Peter's - Cape Breton Paddlefest - 2014

If you enjoy canoeing, kayaking or stand-up-paddleboarding this is this is the weekend event for you. Cape Breton Paddlefest is happening September 5th-7th, 2014 in St. Peter’s.  The event will feautre paddling skills and safety clinics, local guided paddling tours as well as time for socializing and networking with others  in the backdrop of beautiful and historic St. Peter’s.

**Update**: Full Schedule Here

Registration Deadline:  Sunday, August 31st.
Registration Fee is $95.00 (this includes: Friday welcome social, t-shirt, bagged lunch, Saturday buffet supper and instructional sessions.)
For registration, see the Registration Page

For updates see the Cape Breton Paddlefest Facebook Page Sunday, August 17, 2014 Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , st peter's

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