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 - 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

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

Celtic Colours 2014 - Schedule

See below for a schedule of events happening for Celtic Colours 2014, around Cape Breton Island.  Check back often as we are hoping to get some more info and videos up for some of the dates and performers.

For more details on shows, check out our Music Guide Cape Breton web app.

Schedule:

• Friday, October 10th
• The Ties that Bind 
• 7:30 PM 
• Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury 
• $60/50/40
• Festival Club
• 11:00 PM
• Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's 
• $10

• Saturday, October 11th
• Such Devoted Sisters
• 2:00 PM, St. Matthew's United Church, Inverness   
• $25
• A Taste of Friendship   
• 7:30 PM 
• Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay   
• $50/40/30
• Friends for Life   
• 7:30 PM
• Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre, Wagmatcook   
• $30/25
• Kelly’s Dream  
• 7:30 PM
• Boularderie School, Boularderie   
• $30/25
• Festival Club   
• 11:00 PM
• Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's   
• $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub

• Sunday, October 12th
• Pipers’ Ceilidh   
• 2:00 PM
• Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's  
•  $30/25
• Bards of the World   
• 2:00 PM,
• Cape Breton University Boardmore Playhouse, Sydney   
• $40/30/25
• Step Into the Past   
• 6:00 PM
• Fortress of Louisbourg Chapel, Louisbourg   
• $100
• A Pittance of Time   
• 7:30 PM
• Marion Bridge Recreation Centre, Marion Bridge   
• $30/25
• Raising the Roof   
• 7:30 PM 
• Boisdale Volunteer Fire Department, Boisdale   
• $30
• Celtic Cabaret   
• 7:30 PM
• Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, Membertou   
• $35/30
• Whycocomagh Gathering   
• 7:30 PM
• Whycocomagh Education Centre, Whycocomagh  
• $30/25
• Festival Club   
• 11:00 PM
• Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's   
• $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub

• Monday, October 13th
• Family Matters   
• 2:00 PM
• Christmas Island Fire Hall, Christmas Island   
• $20
• Whitney Pier Welcome   
• 2:00 PM
• Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church Hall, Sydney   
• $30/25
• Buddy’s Birthday Bash   
• 7:30 PM
• Judique Community Centre, Judique   
• $35/30
• Celtic Cabaret Too   
• 7:30 PM 
• Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, Membertou  
•  $35/30
• Putting on Airs   
• 7:30 PM
• St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney   
• $30
• From Celtic to Creole   
• 7:30 PM
• D'Escousse Civic Improvement Hall, D'Escousse   
• $30/25
• Festival Club   
• 11:00 PM
• Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's   
• $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub

• Tuesday, October 14th
• Close to the Floor   
• 7:30 PM
• Strathspey Place, Mabou   
• $35/30/25
• Reunited in l’Acadie   
• 7:30 PM
• Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson, Cheticamp   
• $30/25
• A Touch of the Irish   
• 7:30 PM
• Riverdale Community Centre, Lower River Inhabitants   
• $30/25
• Matches Made in Heaven   
• 7:30 PM
• Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River   
• $30/25
• Orangedale Whistle   
• 7:30 PM
• Orangedale United Church , Orangedale   
• $25
• The Boys and their Ballads   
• 7:30 PM
• Port Morien Legion / Community Center, Port Morien   
• $30/25
• Festival Club   
• 11:00 PM
• Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's   
• $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub

• Wednesday, October 15th
• Keys to the Cape Breton Piano   
• 7:30 PM
• Strathspey Place, Mabou   
• $35/30/25
• Strings Across the Miles   
• 7:30 PM
• North Highlands Elementary , Aspy Bay   
• $30/25
• From Ceòlas to Cape Breton   
• 7:30 PM
• St. Mary's Parish Hall, Glendale   
• $25
• Louisbourg Crossroads   
• 7:30 PM
• Louisbourg Playhouse , Louisbourg   
• $35/30/25
• Ceilidh on the Canal   
• 7:30 PM
• St. Peter's Lions Club, St. Peter's   
• $30/25
• Acadian Welcome   
• 7:30 PM
• Étoile de l'Acadie, Sydney   
• $30/25
• Festival Club   
• 11:00 PM
• Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's   
• $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub

• Thursday, October 16th
• Guitar Summit   
• 7:30 PM
• Judique Community Centre, Judique   
• $35/30
• Fretless Friendships   
• 7:30 PM
• Greenwood United Church , Baddeck   
• $25
• Irish Roots & Rhythms   
• 7:30 PM
• L'Ardoise Community Centre, L'Ardoise   
• $30/25
• Full of Panache   
• 7:30 PM
• United Protestant Church of Sydney River, Sydney River   
• $30/25
• Brothers and Sisters   
• 7:30 PM
• St. Peter's Parish Church, Ingonish   
• $25
• Pure Celtic Heart : A Tribute to Maybelle   
• 7:30 PM
• Cape Breton Highlands Academy, Belle Côte   
• $30/25
• Festival Club   
• 11:00 PM
• Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's   
• $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub

• Friday, October 17th
• Music of the Night: Musique de la nuit   
• 5:30 PM
• Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Louisbourg   
• $150
• Gigging with the Galway Girl   
• 7:30 PM
• Inverness Education Centre/Academy, Inverness   
• $30/25
• Feisty Friends   
• 7:30 PM
• Highland Village Church, Iona   
• $25
• String Fever   
• 7:30 PM
• St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sydney Mines   
• $30
• Tunes for all Time   
• 7:30 PM
• Big Pond Community Fire Hall, Big Pond   
• $30/25
• Celtic Pub   
• 9:00 PM
• Baddeck Volunteer Fire Department Community Centre, Baddeck   
• $25
• Festival Club   
• 11:00 PM
• Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's   
• $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub

• Saturday, October 18th
• Dancing Up a Suête   
• 2:00 PM
• Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson, Cheticamp   
• $30/25
• In Good Hands   
• 2:00 PM
• St. Mary's Parish Hall, Mabou  
•  $25
• The Cape Breton Fiddlers   
• 2:00 PM
• Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's   
• $30/25
• Together Again: Natalie’s Reunion   
• 7:30 PM
• Centre 200, Sydney   
• $60/50/40/25
• Festival Club   
• 11:00 PM
• Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's   
• $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Labels: 2014 , baddeck , cape breton events , celctic colours , cheticamp , glacebay , ingonish , inverness , iona , judique , louisbourg , mabou , marion bridge , membertou , music , port hawkesbury , st ann's , sydney , wagmatcook , whycocomagh

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

Fortress of Louisbourg - LouisRocks - Men of the Deeps and Barra MacNeils - 2014

Following up a big night from Jimmy Rankin and Coig isn't an easy task, however this show on Sunday August 24th is one that can do it.  Featuring Cape Breton staples the Men of the Deeps and The Barra MacNeils.

The Men of The Deeps

The Barra MacNeils

Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , fortress of louisbourg , louisbourg , louisrocks , music

Fortress of Louisbourg - LouisRocks - Jimmy Rankin and Cóig - 2014

Coming up with SuperFête celebrations comes a couple of top notch concerts.  The first being Jimmy Rankin and Cóig on August 23rd.  Take a look below for some information and videos on the artists.

Jimmy Rankin

Cóig

Thursday, August 14, 2014 Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , fortress of louisbourg , louisbourg , louisrocks , music

River Bourgeois - River Bourgeois Festival - 2014

6th Annual River Bourgeois Festival

Come out and celebrate the 300th birthday of the community of River Bourgeois.  It's going to be a party like it's 1714. T-shirts and aprons will be available throughout. Come out and enjoy all the events!

Schedule

• Friday, August 22nd
• 8:00 PM Acadian Trivia
• Test your knowledge of Acadian history. 
• Fee is $20/team. 
• Four people per team. Cash bar.
• Sponsored by St. Peter’s Lions Marina

• Saturday, August 23rd
• 10:00 AM– 2:00 PM Community Market
• Enjoy shopping and a delicious lunch with friends. To book a table call Donna at 535-2550.
• Sponsored by MacBouch Restaurant and Lounge
• 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Square Dance
• Music by Donna Marie Dewolfe and Joel Chiasson. 
• $8.00 admission and cash bar available.
• Sponsored by Kin-Excel

• Sunday, August 24th
• 1:45 PM Merchandise and Cash Bingo
• Lots of great prizes and three special cash prizes.
• Sponsored by Premium Seafood Group
• 8:00 PM Ed’s Kitchen Party (In loving memory of Ed Pottie)
• Join Ed’s friends and family for “A night of music”. Donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation. Refreshments served.
• Sponsored by East Coast Credit Union

• Monday, August 25th
• 6:00 PM Poker Walk
• Best hand wins $50 gift certificate to Bras D’or Lakes Inn. Many secondary prizes. If you can’t walk, you can purchase a poker hand at the Tara Lynne Center.
• Sponsored by InRich Business Development Center
• 8:00 PM Family Movie Night
• Come in your PJ’s and enjoy a (free) movie. 
• Popcorn and drink $2. 
• Showing the movie “Frozen”.
• Sponsored by OK Canal Tire

• Tuesday, August 26th
• 7:00 PM Opening Night
• Featuring comedy skits and more, come in and join the fun. 
• $5 per person.
• Sponsored by Green’s Funeral Home

• Wednesday, August 27th
• 5:30 PM Shore Landing
• Re-enactment of Acadian’s arrival. Canoes will come in off the River Bourgeois waters at the shores of the lower road. Participants will then proceed to the area of the Cenotaph.
• Sponsored by Glad Tidings
• 6:30 PM Unveiling of Monument Ceremonies
• A Memorial monument will be unveiled in commemoration of the first inhabitants of River Bourgeois. A time capsule has been placed in the center of the monument to be opened in 2114.
• Sponsored by CH Boudreau Funeral Home
• 7:30 PM Acadian Celebration
• Taste the same treats that the Acadian’s enjoyed in 1714. Held at the Tara Lynne Center. 
• No Fee.
• Sponsored by MacDonnell Pharmacy

• Thursday, August 28th
• 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Historical Tales/Social
• Free! 
• Come out and learn about River Bourgeois’ history.
• Sponsored by Cape Breton Realty
• 7:00 PM 45 Card Play
• Cost is $10 per person. 
• Prizes are $300, $200, and $100. 
• Refreshments will be served.
• Sponsored by Louie’s Cozy Corner
• 7:00 PM Corn Boil at the Docks
• Corn and drink $2.00.
• Sponsored by Canso Ford Sales (2005) Ltd

• Friday, August 29th
• 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Dance
• Featuring the spectacular band “Rockit” from Sydney who will entertain everyone with their 60’s and 70’s Rock and Roll music. 
• $10 per person and cash bar.
• Sponsored by Bluenose Insurance

• Saturday, August 30th
• 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM Men’s Breakfast
• $8 for adults 
• $5 for children under 10 yrs.
• Sponsored by the Municipality of Richmond County
• 8:00 AM All day Lob Ball Tournament
• At the Edwin Bona/St. Peter’s field. “Fun Division” only (minimum 3 women per team). 
• Fee $200/team, cash prizes. 
• To book call Christine at 535-3085 during daytime hours. Team must pay prior to receiving schedule. 
• Canteen Services/Barbecue will be available at the Edwin Bona Field on Saturday and Sunday.
• Sponsored by Brent’s Auto Body & Towing
• 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Art Show
• Art Show at Boyd’s Warehouse featuring local artisans.
• Sponsored by the Daly sisters
• 1:00 PM Louisbourg Re-enactment
• The staff of the Fortress of Louisbourg will do a re-enactment in the park behind the Tara Lynne Center.
• Sponsored by Tri Mac Toyota
• 2:00 PM Children’s Booth Games
• 6:00 PM Music at Boyd’s Wharf
• Come listen to local musicians while enjoying the outdoors. BBQ and refreshments for purchase. Bring your own chair.

• Sunday, August 31st
• 8:00 AM Lob Ball Tournament continues
• 9:00 AM Kid’s Pancake Breakfast
• $2.00 admission per child. 
• Breakfast followed by a painting bash in the hall basement. Fill your belly and let your creative minds soar.
• Sponsored by Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home Ltd
• 11:00 AM Children’s Tie Dye Party
• Fee $2.00. 
• Take old clothes or anything you want dyed. A snack will be provided and music of their choice will be played.
• Sponsored by Lobsters ‘R’ Us Ltd
• 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM  Art Show continues.
• 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cardboard Boat Races.
• Build your own boat at the docks with materials supplied. 
• Fee is $10. 
• Children under age ten must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must have their own life jacket.
• Pre-register with Christine 535-3085. 
• Sponsored by Richmond Enterprises Ltd
• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Potluck Supper
• Adults $8 
• Children under 10 yrs $4. 
• If donating any goodies we kindly ask you place the food in foil pans for convenience. Not having to return dishes/containers back to our generous donators saves space and time. Thank You.
• Sponsored by Foodland
• 7:00 PM Concert
• $5 per person. 
• Come and be entertained by great musicians and emcee Joey Jones. Ticket draws will take place during intermission.
• Sponsored by Bluewave Energy

Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , music , river bourgeois

Christmas Island - Féis An Eilein - 2014

Running from August 19th – 23rd in Christmas Island is the  24th Annual Féis an Eilein.  This Christmas Island Féis was the first Féis held outside of Scotland.  Designed to promote Gaelic language and culture through educational and social activities, the Féis features events for all ages.  Always a great time with great people and things to do.  See below for a schedule of events.

Location:
8539 Grand Narrows Highway, Christmas Island, NS B1T 1A2, Canada

• Tuesday August 19
• 8 PM - Cuirm-Chiùil Na Féise The Féis Week Concert
• Admission $12 / Children 14 and under $6 
• Tonight Bean an Taighe Betty Lord welcomes an exciting line-up of dynamic duos as Halifax-based sisters Cassie and Maggie MacDonald perform in their first Féis appearance, sharing the stage with pipers Rankin MacInnis and Michael MacMillan, and crowd favourites Howie MacDonald and Mac Morin. Local dancers Christina MacNeil and Meaghan O’Handley, and Andy MacMullin of Boisdale will join Anita and Lauren tonight to provide some driving steps. You won’t want to miss this high energy evening!

• Wednesday August 20
•  10 AM – 4 PM Gaelic Language Classes
• Admission $25/per day / Seniors & Students $10 Lunch provided.
• Angus MacLeod from the North Shore will instruct the beginner class. It is designed for students who have taken part in classes employing the GAB immersion methodology, and will examine Gaelic spelling, basic grammar and sentence structure in order to broaden students’ understanding of how the language works. Students will also work on how to make the sounds in Gaelic that aren’t heard in English, the importance of long vowel sounds, Gaelic rhythm, and other subjects related to getting an authentic Gaelic sound to a student’s speech.
• Educator Margie Beaton from Mabou will instruct the intermediate/advanced class. Students attending “Dòigh eile air a ràdh,” will take a look at the different ways the Gaels have of expressing themselves on particular topics through the use of songs, stories, pictures, and real life situations. This class would be suitable for those who wish to expand on their vocabulary and make more use of idioms and expressions.
• 7:30 PM - Ar Seanachas, Ar Daoine agus Ar n-Àiteachan - Our Stories, Our People and our Places
• Admission. $10 
• Tea & Lunch will be served.
• Each community in the Gaelic world had an active and lively tradition of song composition. Songs from central Cape Breton were made by people such as Bean Iain Ruaridh, John V. MacNeil (the millionaire bard), Malcolm MacNeil, and Lauchie Currie. Who were these composers and what were there songs about? Do these songs matter in our modern world? This evening’s event pays tribute to them and examines some of the issues around retaining their songs in the 21st century.
• Join Bean an Taighe Lorrie MacKinnon as she welcomes Winnie and Paul MacDonald of Ironville, Maxie MacNeil of Highland Hill, and other special guests as they explore some of the composers and singers from our area and the music they created.

• Thursday August 21
• 10 AM – 4 PM - Beg. & Int. /Adv. Gaelic Language
• Admission $25 per day Seniors & Students $10 Lunch is included
• Day-long classes with Instructors Angus MacLeod and Margie Beaton are continued
•  6 PM – 7:30 PM - Milling Song Workshop
• Admission $6
• Come learn some milling songs and choruses and join in the singing at the milling frolic tonight. This workshop is led by Angus MacLeod.
• 8 PM - Traditional Milling Frolic
• Admission $10 ~ Ages 14 & under Free
• Singers once gathered around the milling table to keep a constant rhythm while pounding newly-woven cloth; now the work is done for the sheer pleasure and to keep the songs and culture alive. This milling frolic is one of the best known on Cape Breton Island and is not to be missed! Tea and lunch will be served.

• Friday August 22
• 10 AM - 4 PM - Latha De Dh’Òrain Day of Gaelic Songs 
• Admission $25/per day ~ Seniors & Students $10 Lunch provided
• Féis an Eilein is pleased to offer this day-long session devoted to the study of the Gaelic Song Tradition. Instructors are noted performers Mary Jane Lamond and Goiridh Dὁmhnallach and tradition-bearer Rod. C. MacNeil
• 7 PM – 9:30 PM - Féis Children’s Concert & Family Dance 
• Admission Free 
• Students of our summer music program will perform at the Christmas Island Fire hall. Stay for the Family Square dance with music by local musicians Anita MacDonald (fiddle) and Lauren MacDonald (guitar). Hot dogs and pop provided free for all ages, silver donations are welcome.

• Saturday August 23
• 11:45 AM - Gaelic Language Workshops
• Adm. $6 10:30
• Beth MacNeil will instruct the beginner class and Carmen MacArthur will lead the intermediate/advanced session.
• Students will be taught conversational Gaelic through the TIP/Gàidhlig Aig Baile method which utilizes body language and oral repetition.
• 12 PM – 1:30 PM - Songs in the Kitchen – Òrain anns a’ Chidsin
• Admission $6
• This workshop instructed by Betty Lord offers a variety of song types from puirt-a-beul to lullabies and songs suited to just singing along together. Participants will come away with a selection of songs that they can sing in a number of different settings.
• 2 PM – 3:30 PM - Step-Dance Workshop
• Admission $6 
• The beginner class with Lauren MacDonald is designed for those with no previous instruction in traditional Cape Breton step-dance. This intermediate/advanced class led by Anita MacDonald is designed for those who wish to improve their steps and to learn new steps, and who have an understanding of the rhythms of the steps, as well as some previous instruction.
• 2 PM -3:30 PM - Gaelic Song Circle – Sreath de dh’Òrain
• Admission No Charge
• Bean an Taighe Lorrie MacKinnon will lead the singing at The Grand Narrows Hotel B & B. Tradition bearers and new singers alike will be welcome to share their songs.=
• 3:30 PM - “Tell Your News” – Gabh do Naidheachd 
• Admission No Charge 
• Fear an Taighe Shamus Y. MacDonald will host this session which is conducted entirely in Gaelic. Held at the Grand Narrows Hotel B&B it is an opportunity to share stories and be immersed in the language.
• 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM - Square-Dance Workshop
• Admission $6 
• Join instructor Anita MacDonald and learn the basic steps for a traditional Cape Breton square dance. She will be leading you through the Christmas Island/Sydney set. Her lively and enthusiastic style will have you ready to show off your steps at tonight’s dance!
• 9 PM – 1 AM - Family Square Dance
• Admission $10 / 15 & under free 
• We finish off Féis week with a night of music, dancing and fun for everyone! Bring your family & friends to hear Boyd MacNeil (fiddle), and Hilda Chiasson (piano). Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Canteen Service Only

Sunday, August 10, 2014 Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , christmas island

Cabot Trail - Cabot Trail Acoustic Festival - 2014

Coming to the Cabot Shores, Indian Brook, Cape Breton Island from Aug 22-24, 2014 is the Cabot Trail Acoustic Festival featuring main stage headliners Charlie A'Court & Christine Campbell, other artists include  Decota McNamara and LeeBoy.  The festival features open mikes, workshops, camping and other activities on site.  The festival is being hosted on the Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort, located on the Cabot Trail and featuring breathtaking views, beachfront, a waterfall and much more. There will be food available in the main Chalet and a daily BBQ, as well as showers and washroom facilities.

• Early Bird Special
• music and camping
• $70.00 per person
• Weekend Pass 
• music only
• $37.50 per person
• Day Pass 
• music only 
• $20.00 per person

Camping is wilderness camping.
Chalets and Main Lodge are available upon request.

For more information see the Cabot Trail Acoustic Festival Website and Cabot Trail Acoustic Festival Facebook Page

** Prices Accurate at Time of Posting **
Friday, August 8, 2014 Labels: 2014 , cabot trail , cape breton , cape breton events , music

St Ann's - Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling - 2014

• Saturday August 16
• 2 PM to 5 PM Workshops. Cost $15
• 5 PM to 6:30 PM Supper for sale 
•  7 PM Jam session
• Followed by a square dance

• Sunday August 17
• 2 PM to 7PM Fiddle concert 
• Cost 15 per person. Children under 12 free

Concessions available throughout
Plenty of free parking
Thursday, August 7, 2014 Labels: 2014 , cabot trail , cape breton , cape breton events , fiddle , music , st ann's

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