Iona - Highland VIllage - Donald Og Day - 2014
After helping the British defeat the French during the siege of Louisbourg in 1758, Donald Og MacNeil traveled the Bras D'Or Lakes and brought news of the natural wonders there back to his native home of Barra, Scotland. Join in on a celebration of the legend of Donald Og and the early European settlement of Cape Breton. Rod C. MacNeil, a direct descendant of Donald Og, will be telling tales of his great-great-great grandfather and his settling in Cape Breton. Traditional food, natural dye, barvas ware and other demonstrations will take place throughout the day, along with a special running of Cash’s Carding Mill. As well, the Fortress of Louisbourg special events troupe will be on site.
July 31
A céilidh will be held. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Regular admission applies.
Various - Canada Day - 2014
Various - Canada Day - 2014
Canada Day - Enjoy FREE entry to all Parks Canada sites.
Canada Day Celebrations - Chéticamp Visitor Centre - 2 PM to 4 PMCelebrate Canada Day in Cape Breton Highlands National Park with live music, family activities and cake. Hosted collaboratively by La Société Saint-Pierre and Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Canada Day Celebrations - Ingonish Beach Day Use Area - 8 AM until dark.
Keltic Lodge and community locations. Cake, music and games for the whole family!
Canada Day Celebrations - Fortress of Louisbourg/ - All Day
Free entry to the Fortress.
Canada Day Celebrations - Louisbourg S & L Railway Station
A community celebration held in Louisbourg. Opening Ceremony, raising of the flag, singing of "O Canada", outdoor concert, cutting of cake, face painting, kid's activities, pony rides, BBQ and more! Best of all: FREE!
Half Mile Yard Sale – along the Main Street in Louisbourg 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Canada Day Open House - Highland Village Museum - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Free entry to the Highland Village. Featuring a Céilidh.
Canada Day Celebrations - Sydney Mines Legion
769 Main Street, Sydney Mines
- 9:30 AM – Flag Raising
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Free Pancake Breakfast
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Doll Carriage & Bike Parade
Canada Day Celebrations - Florence Fire Hall
Free BBQ, Fire Safety Awareness, Face Painting, Children’s Games & Activities Tuesday, June 24, 2014 Labels: 2014 , canada day , cape breton , cape breton events , cheticamp , florence , fortress of louisbourg , highland village , ingonish , iona , louisbourg , sydney mines
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Frequent Events - Details
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Frequent Events - Details
Below is some details on the various events held at the Highland Village. See previous posts or contact the village for dates and time for the events.
Céilidh
A ceilidh or social gathering is a chance to get together to swap stories sing songs and dance the evening away. These are a great chance to learn about Gaelic history and experience the culture first hand.
Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program / Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
A living history program for children (or teens). This hands on experience gives children a chance to see what life was like for the Gaelic people of the past. Activities include chores, games, language and of course songs! Costumes are provided. Definitely a unique experience. $45 per child.
Milling Frolic
Come see fresh wool pass through the loom on it's way to becoming blankets and clothing. In order to make the cloth ready to wear Gaelic people would wet it and beat it. They would use this time to get together and sing songs in rhythm to help the work pass. If you have a chance make sure to get out and see a milling frolic.
Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
Interactive games for kids, along the lines of sports with a Gaelic twist.
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Events - August
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Events - August
See below for a list of events at the Highland Village in August, check back for details and updates:
- Friday, August 1 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Saturday, August 2 - Là Mór a’ Chlachain/Highland Village Day Concert
- 53rd Annual Highland Village Day Concert, one of Cape Breton Island’s original Outdoor Scottish Concerts. 2-6 PM. $15 per person, children 12 and under free. No refunds or discounts.
- Tuesday, August 5 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, August 6 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, August 6 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, August 7 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, August 7 - Céilidh
- Friday, August 8 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10. 10 AM to 12PM. Free admission.
- Saturday, August 8 –Sunday, August 9 – Hammer in TBD
- Monday, August 11 - Thursday, August 14 - Stòras a’ Bhaile Gaelic Folk-life School
- Tuesday, August 12 - Joe Neil MacNeil Memorial Lecture
- 7:00 pm
- Tusday, August 12 – Céilidh
- Wednesday, August 13 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Children’s Living History Program
- 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, August 13 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, August 14 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, August 14 - Céilidh
- Friday, August 15 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10. 10 AM to 12 PM. Free admission.
- Tuesday, August 19 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, August 20 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Children’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, August 20 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, August 21 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, August 21 - Céilidh
- Friday, August 22 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10. 10 AM to 12 PM. Free admission.
- Tuesday, August 26 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, August 27 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Children’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refund
- Wednesday, August 27 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, August 28 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, August 28 - Céilidh
- Friday, August 29 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10. 10 AM to 12 PM. Free admission.
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Events - July
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Events - July
See below for a list of events happening at the Highland Village in July, check back for updates and additional details:
- Tuesday, July 1 - Canada Day Open House!
- Tuesday, July 1 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, July 2 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, July 2 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, July 3 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, July 3 - Céilidh
- Friday, July 4 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10 and is free.
- Tuesday, July 8 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, July 9 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, July 9 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, July 10 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, July 10 - Céilidh
- Friday, July 11 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10 and is free.
- Tuesday, July 15 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, July 16 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, July 16 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, July 17 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST include
- Thursday, July 17 - Céilidh
- Friday, July 18 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10 and is free.
- Tuesday, July 22 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, July 23 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, July 23 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, July 24 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, July 24 - Céilidh
- Friday, July 25 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10 and is free.
- Sunday, July 27 - Anniversary Church Service - Malagawatch Church
- 3 pm. Free admission to service. Voluntary collection taken up by the Pastoral Charge.
- Tuesday, July 29 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, July 30 - Best of Boxwood Tour with Chris Norman - Malagawatch Church
- Tickets prices TBD - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, July 30 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, July 30 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, July 31 - Donald “Og” Day - Louisbourg 300 comes to the Highland Village
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Regular admission applies.
- Thursday, July 31 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, July 31 - Céilidh
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Events - June
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Events - June
See below for a list of events happening at the Highland Village in June (all events regular admission rates unless noted):
- Sunday, June 1 - Opening Day
- Monday, June 9 - Calum Cille St. Columba Day
- 2 - 4 PM
- Saturday, June 14 - Craobh A’ Mhathain, Eosag NicFhraing/Joanne MacIntyre
- 2 – 4 PM
- Saturday, June 21 - Cash’s Carding Mill Day at Highland Village
- Regular admission rates apply from 11 - 4 PM
- Saturday, June 28 – Celtic Heart open house
- Monday, June 30 - Roast Beef and Marag Dinner
- Dinner 5-7 PM. $15 per person.
- Monday, June 30 - Na Gaisgich Òga Céilidh
- Admission is $10
Iona - Highland Village Museum
Iona - Highland Village Museum
Located just off Highway 223 in Iona is the Highland Village Museum. Described as an outdoor living history museum it offers one of the more unique experiences on the island.
Hear the stories of Gaelic settlements as you move about the 11 historic buildings of the Museum. The buildings are staffed with costumed animators who share stories and information about Gaelic culture and the history of Cape Breton and it's settling.
The view from atop the hill on which the museum is located is truly breathtaking and the buildings themselves are amazing and alive with the history of the area.
A walk through the museum is like a walk through time as you will see the various ways homes were built throughout Gaelic history. Highly recommended to anyone visiting from away who happens to be a history buff or anyone local who just hasn't been. Various events throughout the season make it a great place to visit more than once.
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