Cape Breton Music Roundup #37 - June 4 2015 - June 6 2015
Our recommendations begin with an early weekend show at Governor's. An intimate acoustic show featuring Michale Dalton with Jonathan Kanary.
Friday kicks off with a 70's pop rock special at the Emera Centre. The Bay City Rollers will be hitting the north side. Opening will be Johnathan MacInnis & Michael Lloyd. Sounds like it should be a great show. Back in Sydney later in the night at Embers we have Newfoundland modern pop rockers RocketRocketShip with The High Tide and The Fallacy.
Our Saturday recommendations begin with the Grand Opening of the Talo Cafebar in Glace Bay. There will be an afternoon matinee with Jonathan Kanary and Collin Appleton followed by our featured evening performance from Steven MacDougall from Slowcoaster. All in all, a great day of music at Talo. Central Cape Breton will celebrating World Oceans Day on Saturday with various events taking place throughout the day and as a part of the party, Saturday night at the Iona Legion will feature Rowdy Dow. Our top recommendation of the weekend is a real east coast treat. The Privateers will be getting the pub moving at the Thistledown Pub in Baddeck. This Celtic rock group is a local favourite and never disappoint. Rounding out the weekend we move back to Governors as Halifax rock quartet Floodland hit town to promote their new EP “It’s The Fire”. They will be joined by John Paul and The Grassfire as well as Colette Deveaux for a great night of tunes.
Our Weekend Recommendations(Click the Links for Details)
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Cape Breton Music Roundup #36 - May 28 2015 - May 30 2015
Hey All!
We are back after a couple of weeks off and what a weekend to be back. Some great shows featuring out of town bands and some great locals as well.
We're starting our weekend early with our Thursday recommendation, indie folk rockers Green & Gold with Bleu both from Newfoundland along with Carmen Townsend.
Friday, the after work recommendation is former Next Big Thing winner Lena Murphy at the Black Spoon. This will be their last buffet and entertainment before the summer, so get out and check it out. Later Friday night we have one of our co-top recommendation of the weekend with Slowcoaster tearing up Embers along with Brian Cathcart of Pretty Archie.
Saturday's first recommendation bring us to Mabou and the Red Shoe Pub as their season of live entertainment is getting going, this weekend featuring Eddie Cummings. Ambassadors for Nova Scotia music and good times, McGinty will be providing the tunes at the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre Saturday night. Local favourites Alter Ego are rocking the Sydney Mines Firemens' Centre as well on Saturday night. The second part of our co-top recommendation for this weekend is Craig Mercer performing a JSB acoustic set, along with a single release party for his band the Will Be Gones along with Jordan Musycsyn, this is going to be a great show to top a great weekend of live music around the Island.
As always, check out Music Guide Cape Breton for our full list of live music.
Our Weekend Recommendations(Click the Links for Details)
- Friday May 29 2015
- Lena Murphy - Black Spoon Cafe & Pastry Shop, North Sydney
- 6 PM
- Slowcoaster with special guest Brian Cathcart - Embers Southern Barbeque, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $12 advance, $15 at the door
Cape Breton Music Roundup #34 - April 30 2015 - May 2 2015
Greetings once again! The calendar flips again this weekend as we move into May and we are kicking off the month with some great shows around the Island. Thursday night in celebration of an amazing first year, the Highland Arts Theatre presents 1 Year Hat-a-Versary a show with over 100 performers hitting the stage, this is going to be a great show. Friday we begin with an after work recommendation at the Emera Centre in North Sydney, Rob Barrie will be kicking off the after work shows for May. Darryl Keigan will be providing the tunes at the Bras d'Or Yacht Club in Baddeck a bit later in the evening as the Yacht club begins to ramp up their Spring entertainment. Our top recommendation for the weekend takes us back to the Highland Arts Theatre where Old Man Luedecke will take the stage along with Tom Terrell and the Cape Breton trio of Port Cities, this will be a great one, check it out. Signal Hill returns to the Island and our recommendations for the second week in a row on Saturday at the North Sydney Firemen's Club and will be joined by Finney Town. Also on Saturday night, Governor's has John Paul & The Grassfire with Rudy Pace & Brently Campbell along with Yvette Rogers. Closing out our weekend recommendations is local favorites Phantoms at Doryman's Tavern in Cheticamp.
Our Weekend Recommendations(Click the Links for Details)
- Thursday April 30 2015
- 1Year Hat-a-Versary - Highland Arts Theatre, Sydney
- 8 PM
- $10
- Cora Cantaabile
- Danny MacNeil
- Alicia Penney
- Ken Chisholm
- The Cast of Heart of Steel & more
Cape Breton Music Roundup #32 - April 16 2015 - April 18 2015
Greetings!
Every so often there is a complete no miss weekend on the Island and this is one of them. Wherever you are this weekend from Port Hawkesbury to Sydney to Ingonish to Cheticamp there is a great show near where you are, here are some of the our top recommendations. Our early weekend Thursday shows start this week with the weekly jam at the Creignish Community Hall with lead Mac Campbell. If your on the other side of the Island on Thursday check out Governor's for a great songwriters circle featuring Danny MacNeil, Andrew Greig and John Karlsson. Moving on to Friday we have our top recommendation of the weekend coming to you from the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay, Discovery Stage featuring CBRM's best emerging talent. This is going to be an excellent should featuring Gillian Head, Jofo, Black and Grey, Jordan Musycsyn Band, Blair Lucas And The Apple Corps and Pretty Archie, what a lineup! Saturday follows up with another great show for a great cause, this time at the Black Spoon in North Sydney we have A Night at the Nunnery, this show features Dawn and Margie Beaton, The Dubinsky Family and The Boularderie Babes. The show is a fundraiser for Cape Breton Cancer Patient Care Fund by Bouldarderie MammoWarriors. Back to the west of the Island on Saturday night we have the great Elvis tribute act Thane Dane and The Cadillac Kings at the Port Hawkebury Civic Centre, as close to a live Elvis performance as you can get. Rounding out our Saturday and weekend recommendations performing at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre are The Mellotones with their tight harmonies, powerful horns and funky rhythm section, a great cap to the weekend.
Those are our recommendations and highlights for the weekend, but click the links below for each day and check the full list of shows for that day because this is a top notch weekend for live music on the Island. As always check Music Guide Cape Breton for our full list of live music for the next seven days.
Our Weekend Recommendations(Click the Links for Details)
- Friday April 17 2015
- Discovery Stage - CBRM's Best Emerging Talent - Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay
- 6 PM
- $10
- Gillian Head
- Jofo
- Black & Grey
- Jordan Musycsyn Band
- Blair Lucas And The Apple Corps
- Pretty Archie
- Saturday April 18 2015
- A Night at the Nunnery - Black Spoon Cafe & Pastry Shop, North Sydney
- 7 PM
- $40
- Dawn & Margie Beaton
- The Dubinsky Family
- The Boularderie Babes
- Thane Dunn & the Cadillac Kings - Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury
- 7:30 PM
- The Mellotones - Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, Membertou, Membertou
- 9 PM
- $25
Cape Breton Music Roundup #29 - March 26 2015 - March 28 2015
Hey All,
Well hopefully we've seen the last of winter and a sure sign of the changes of the season is that the Vince Ryan Tournament is upon us again, with that, the weekend is packed. We're starting our weekend early once again at Governor's with a great show from Jordan Musycsyn and Anthony Burke. On Friday we pick up with an after work party at the Emera Centre on the Northside with Mark Boutlier and Robbie Simms. In what is sure to be a busy spot, the Steel City caps our Friday night with local faves Alter Ego kicking out a few sets. Our Saturday recommendations begin with a change of pace from the rest of the weekend. Coloratura Art Gallery will be presenting Maritime piano virtuoso Lucas Porter, a great show in a unique venue, a high recommendation. Also on Saturday, bringing some tunes straight from the rock to Christmas Island Fire Hall is Newfie Trio. Our top recommendation for the weekend features a pile of local talent, including local legend Matt Minglewood, he'll be at the Main Event in Glace Bay with Emily Dingwall, Brian McInnis & Jeff Stapleton. Many venues are going to be open until 3 AM this weekend with the Vince Ryan going on, check out our Music Guide Cape Breton for our full list of shows.
Our Weekend Recommendations(Click the Link for Details)
- Thursday March 26 2015
- Friday March 27 2015
- Saturday March 28 2015
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
Free Skating and Swimming in CBRM
- Skating
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Centre 200, Sydney
- 10 AM - 11:30 AM Sydney Mines Community Centre
- 1:20 PM - 2:20 PM Emera Centre, North Sydney
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM County Arena, Coxheath
- 2 PM - 3 PM New Waterford Arena
- 2 PM - 3 PM Dan K Stevens Arena, Eskasoni
- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Dominion Rink
- Swimming
- 1 PM - 3 PM Cape Breton Family YMCA
Other Free Skates
- 2 PM - 3 PM Free Skate In Louisdale, at the Richmond Arena
- 3 PM - 4PM Free Family Fun Skate
- Al MacInnis Sports Centre, Port Hood
- Mabou Athletic Centre, Mabou
- Dr. Bernie MacLean Cultural Centre, Inverness
Cape Breton Music Roundup #20 - January 22 - January 25 2015
Number 20! We have been enjoying providing you with our weekend recommendations, we hope you've enjoyed some of the great performers we've featured here. The usual suspects are in play this week for locations, Governor's, Doryman's, Emera Centre but we have some new faces here as far as artists go this week including our Thursday night early weekend show with Anthony Burke and Danny MacNeil. On the other hand we have a not so fresh face but a show you can't miss in Matt Minglewood performing at an excellent location in Whycocomagh. Our Music Guide Cape Breton web app is up an running with our full list of shows for this weekend into next week so check it out. Our recommendations are below.
- Thursday January 22 2015
- Anthony Burke & Danny MacNeil - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $6
- Another early weekend kickoff at Governor's. This time with a couple of performers we have not featured here on the blog Anthony Burke and Danny MacNeil. With an album coming soon, Burke brings his Country folk tunes to Governor's with support from MacNeil. Get your weekend started right and early.
- Friday January 23 2015
- Ian Aker and Fred Lavery - Emera Centre, North Sydney
- 6:30 PM
- Our featured After Work Party is again at the Emera Centre in North Sydney. After a long work week get out for some beer and pub grub and enjoy the guitar styling of Fred Lavery with Ian Aker. If your weekend starts on Friday, get it going here.
- Saturday January 24 2014
- Chrissy Crowley and Mac Morin - Doryman`s Tavern, Chéticamp
- 3 PM
- Saturday afternoon matinee with Chrissy Crowley and Mac Morin at Doryman`s Tavern, yes please. If you are in the area you won`t regret making it out to this show, if you`re not in the area, day trip!
- Matt Minglewood - Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre, Whycocomagh
- 8 PM
- $25
- The Whycocomagh Waterfront has had some top notch shows with excellent talent recently but this could be the best yet. Cape Breton rock legend Matt Minglewood is hitting the stage for an evening of Song, Stories, Rocking and The Blues. Our top recommendation for the weekend, get out to this one.
- Sunday January 25 2014
- Kinnon & Betty Beaton - Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Judique
- 3 PM
- $8
- Originally featured a few weeks ago as part of the Celtic Music Centre`s Sunday Ceilidhs but had to cancel due to being under the weather so we dcided to feature them him again this week. No football, no problem, get out and get kicking.
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.
East Side Marios SuperBowl Party
- Tickets on sale Now
- $25 per ticket gets you
- One menu item off SuperMenu (value $15)
- One SuperBowl tshirt
- One ballot for door prize (Bud Guitar)
- Plenty of other prizes
- Bud Speaker Amp System
- Wilson Footballs
- Bud Light Cooler
- Bud Light Snowboard
- Mini Helmet Set
- Bud light and Keith's Draft Pitcher Special
- Reserve Seating
Emera Centre Northside
- 5:30pm!
- The game will be shown on an 80" TV with amplified sound.
- The kitchen will be open and serving wings, nachos, chili, ribs and more!
- We will also be selling Big Spruce beer on tap from the bar!
Casino Nova Scotia Sydney
- 6pm
- 15 foot wide, 8 foot high HDTV
- Giveaways, prizes
- Food and beverage specials
- $ 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!!
Victoria Park Officers Mess
- Come down and join us and watch the game on a big screen.
- There will be door prizes!
- Enjoy the game with some pizza and wings!
- $5.00 at the door.
- This event is open to all Ranks and guests.
Steel City Sports Bar and Steakhouse
- Receive a T-shirt and a beer for $10
- Kitchen Specials
- NO COVER CHARGE
- Prizes to be Won:
- Lawn Chairs with umbrellas
- Bud Light fire pit
- BBQ Party for 10
- Bud Light mini fridge
- Stainless Bud Light Cooler
- Bud Light Wheel Cooler
- NFL Helmet Collection Display
- Ski Package for 10 - courtesy of Ski Ben Eoin
- 50" Smart TV
- Jackets, Hoodies, Kitbags, t-shirts & hats
- Prizes also from Sysco
- Last person standing draw will be made as well
- Tailgate Party Prize - Win a Sound Bar. Sponsored by Soundafex
Cape Breton Music Roundup #19 - January 15 - January 17 2015
As we enter into the real winter blues, the shows seem to slowing down a bit but definitely not stopping. The recommendations are bit Sydney heavy this week but with some top notch shows on the horizon for the rest of the Island, the next few weeks could start to shift the other way. As always get our complete list of shows at Music Guide Cape Breton.
- Thursday January 15 2015
- Jordan Musycsyn, Carmen Townsend and Victor Tomiczek - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:00 PM
- $7
- Another great songwriter session to get your weekend started early. Come out and join Jordan Musycsyn, Carmen Townsend and Victor Tomiczek as they kick out some great tunes.
- Friday January 16 2015
- 6:30 PM
- After work parties at the Emera Centre are continuing in full swing, this week featuring Alton MacKinnon performing. Kitchen is open with some great food from 6:30 PM - 8 PM and buckets of beer are on. A great way to unwind after a week of work.
- Sons of Nebadon with Thirty Aught Six and Stepwise - Embers Southern Barbeque, Sydney
- 11:00 PM
- $8
- Need something a bit heavier in your weekend, get out and check this show out at Embers. Sons of Nebadon are back to blow your ears away and will be joined by Thirty Aught Six and Stepwise for the metal show of the weekend.
- Saturday January 17 2015
- Andrew Doyle - Old Triangle Irish Alehouse, Sydney
- 4:45 PM and 9:00 PM
- Andrew Doyle will be performing at the Old Triangle in Sydney throughout the weekend. Saturday he will be performing the matinee early and then joined by Corey Keeping for the evening and into the night. Always a good time with this local favourite.
- The Jaynes + John Paul & The Grassfire + John Gill - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $8
- Back to Governor's to finish out our recommendations, get out and check out excellent local indie band The Jaynes as the rock out their jangly melodies joined by John Paul and the Grassfire as well as John Gill
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
Cape Breton Music Roundup #16 - December 12 - December 14 2014
Well the weather is just being awful, so no Thursday recommendations this week, there are some great shows going on though check out Music Guide Cape Breton for more info, just no recos (seriously blame the weather). We have a full weekend is another reason why we're cutting it down to Friday night and the weekend proper, including our first recommendation for the Phoenix in North Sydney featuring Black Tooth Grinn. The Jayne's are at Governor's and Zaum at the Fox Den on Saturday. We've got a great ceilidh in Judique on Sunday as well as multiple weekend Christmas shows from Lyrics & Laughter in Louisbourg and Happy Ha Ha Holidaze in Glacebay. Seriously, just a ton going on this weekend, check it all out at Music Guide Cape Breton and our recommendations are below the YouTube playlist.
- Friday December 12 2014
- Lyrics & Laughter Christmas - Louisbourg Playhouse, Louisbourg
- 7:30 PM
- $23
- Back for a weekend run for the Holiday's is the always entertaining Lyrics & Laughter. With a cast that includes Colin Grant, Michelle Hollohan,Jason MacDonald, Adam Young and new addition, Chrissy Crowley. Free tea and oatcakes for everyone will help go along with the show to get over the recent weather. Also shows on Saturday at 2 PM and 7 PM.
- Keith Mullins - Legion Grandona Branch 1244, Iona
- 7 PM
- Supper served before music from 6 PM - 7 PM
- Adult plate - $12; Child/Senior plate - $8
- Second week in a row we're recommending the Friday show at the Legion. If you haven't been out to one of these, make it an evening and get on out. Start out the evening with a delicious roast pork diner followed by Keith Mullins to make your evening complete.
- Black Tooth Grinn, Wazzo and Machinegun Headlight - Phoenix Nightclub, North Sydney
- 10 PM
- $8
- Our first recommendation for the Phoenix Nightclub in North Sydney features the always hard rocking Black Tooth Grinn with Wazzo and Machinegun Headlight. If you need some hard rockin' in your weekend, the north side is the place to be.
- Saturday December 13 2013
- Happy Ha Ha Holidaze - Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay
- 7 PM
- $36.50
- The ensemble of Stephen Muise, Jenn Sheppard, Terrance Murphy, Richard Burke, Howie MacDonald, Aaron Lewis, Emily Dingwall, Lyndon MacKenzie and Jordan Crocker will take to the Savoy stage again. After a successful run last year, the group is back to spread their unique brand of holiday cheer. Shows also on Sunday at 2 PM and 7 PM.
- The Jaynes, Rad & Subtract and Long Island Road - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $8
- Indie rock quartet The Jaynes bring their unique sounds to Governor's on Saturday night joined that evening by heavy rocking Rad & Subtract and bluesy Long Island Road. This show has a really unique mix of sounds so if you're looking for something different with some variety, check it out.
- Zaum, The Full Effect and Stepwise - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- Zaum, based in Moncton New Brunswick takes their atmospheric, heavy sound to the Fox Den on Saturday night along with The Full Effect and Stepwise. Zaum has very heavy, trippy sound. Come out and get locked into a trance and whisked away to far off land.
- Sunday December 14 2014
- Donna Marie DeWolfe - Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Judique
- 3 PM
- $8
- Sunday Ceilidhs in Judique, a must if you are in or near Judique if not, here's the plan, pack up some friends or a significant other or both and head to Judique for some great tunes on a Sunday. It's a bit of a long trip if you are on the eastern side of the island but a drive across the Island is beautiful any time of year and some great tunes on the other side is always worth it.
Various - Santa Claus Parade / Christmas Tree Lighting - 2014
Holy Holiday Celebrations Cape Breton Island! Looking for information on the various Santa Claus Parades and Christmas Tree Lighting's happening around the Island, check out below. There are many great events planned around the Island, we're looking to update the list as we get more information on each parade so check back often for more info, or if you don't see information for your area posted yet.
More Cape Breton Christmas Events
SYDNEY MINES - Santa Parade - Saturday, November 15th
- Formation: 1:30 PM - Shore Road near corner of Main Street
- Kick Off: 2 PM
- Parade Route: From Shore Road, left onto Main Street, along Main to McKay Street turning left into the parking lot of Holy Family Parish Hall for disbursement. After parade you are invited to the Holy Family Parish Hall on Main Street for awards ceremony and to meet with Santa. Storm date is November 16th
INGONISH - North of Smokey Parade of Lights - Saturday, November 22nd
- Kick Off: 6PM
- Parade Route: St. Peter’s Parish Hall to Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa
LOUISBOURG - Parade & Christmas Tree Light-Up - Friday, November 28th
- Formation: 6 PM – George D. Lewis
- Kick Off: 7 PM
- Parade Route: Main Street to the Fountain and ending back at the Louisbourg Community Centre/Fire Hall. (Rain Date- Saturday, November 29th – 7:00 p.m.)
- Christmas Tree Light-Up & refreshments to follow after parade at the Louisbourg Community Centre/Fire Hall.
- Plaza Deck, Civic Centre, Esplanade, Sydney
- Entertainment, treats for kids, mailboxes for letters to Santa.
SYDNEY - Santa Claus Parade – Saturday, November 29th
- Formation: 4:30 PM – North end of George Street
- Kick Off: 6 PM
- Parade Route: South along George St., right along Dorchester St., left onto Charlotte St., proceed along Charlotte to Townsend St., proceed along Townsend to George St., left onto George St., north along George to Prince St., right at Prince to Disco St., proceed on Disco to Victoria Rd., north on Victoria Rd. to James St., left onto James St. to Pier Mosque (Formerly Holy Redeemer Parish Centre)
BADDECK - Christmas in Baddeck - Saturday, November 29th
- Formation: 12:30 PM - Alexander Graham Bell Museum
- Kick Off: 1 PM
- Parade Route: From Museum up Chebucto St, left at Bethune's Corner, left again onto Lower Twining St and along Water St up to Chebucot and back to the Museum
- 4H Group Volunteers will accept food bank donations along route
- Mr. & Mrs Santa at the Bell Museum after the parade
- Free candy cane and gift for kids
- Live Christmas music
- Free refreshments
DOMINION - Santa Claus Light Parade - Sunday, November 30th
- Formation: 3 PM - Duggan St.
- Kick Off: 4:15 PM
- Parade Route: Commercial St., Royal Ave., King's Rd., Neville St., Reserve, Atlantic St., Mitchell Ave., Commercial St. & return to the Fire Hall for disbursement & award ceremony.
- Canada Post Letter Carriers will be collecting children's letters to Santa along the main route.
- Hot Chocolate and Soup will be served at the Fire Hall following the parade along with the presentations of Parade Awards.
- Parade Award Categories are:
- Fire Chief's Pick
- Best Business Entry
- Best Individual Entry
- Most Original Entry
- Overall Best Entry
- "Most Festive Pet"
WHYCOCOMAGH - Christmas Parade - Friday, December 5th
- Kick Off: 6:30 PM
- Parade Route: Along Main St.
- Christmas Tree light up at St. Andrew's Church following at 7 PM
RESERVE MINES - Santa Parade - Saturday, December 6th
- Formation: 12 PM on Tompkinsville Street
- Kick Off: 1 PM
- Parade Route: Sydney Road, up Main Street to Neville, up Holland, down Centre, back to Main Street Fire Hall for treats
GLACE BAY - Santa Parade - Saturday, December 6th
- Formation: 4:30 PM - Glace Bay Volunteer Fire Hall, 81 Reserve Street
- Kick Off: 6:30 PM
- Parade Route: Leaving Fire Hall, down Union St., Commercial St., Brookside St., Park St. Back to Union, then down Reserve Street back to Fire Hall for prizes and hot dogs & treats for children.
NORTH SYDNEY - Santa Parade - Saturday, December 6th
- Formation: 6 PM - Blowers Street
- Kick Off: 6:30 PM
- Parade Route: Pierce St., left onto Regent St., left onto Commercial St., left to Blowers St.
PORT HAWKESBURY - Christmas Parade - Saturday, December 6th
- Formation: 5 PM - Provincial Building Parking Lot
- Kick Off: 6 PM
ISLE MADAME - Noel Isle Madame Community Christmas - Saturday, December 6th
- Lenoir Landing - Isle Madame Waterfront
- 2 PM - 5 PM
- Christmas Tree lighting at 4:15
MARION BRIDGE - Christmas Tree Light-up - Sunday, December 7th
- 6 PM - Mira Manor
- Santa to follow at the Marion Bridge Recreation Hall Complimentary hot chocolate & cookies will be served
- Also serving hot dogs for $1.50 & homemade chili & roll for $5.00
NEW WATERFORD - Christmas Parade and Light Up - Sunday, December 7th
- Formation: 4:30 PM - near the K.O.C. Hall
- Parade route departs from lower Plummer Avenue, proceeds up King Street, Emerald Street, down Mahon, to Plummer Avenue ending near the K.O.C. Hall
- St. Vincent de Paul Society will be collecting non-perishable food item donations along the parade route.
- Canada Post letter carriers will be collecting letter to Santa. Be sure to have yours ready!
- Holiday Lights along Plummer Avenue will be illuminated on this evening.
INGONISH - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - Sunday, December 7th
- 6:30 PM
- Front lawn of the Island Inn
- Christmas cards, cookies and hot chocolate!
- Food bank donations will be accepted.
PORT HOOD - Lighted Santa Claus Parade - Sunday, December 7th
- Formation: Parking lot of the Ceilidh Co-op at 5:45 pm
- Kick Off: 6 PM
- Parade Route: Begin at the Ceilidh Co-op and go through Port Hood the Court House
- The lighting of the Christmas tree Parade at Central Park will immediately follow the Parade. There will be hot chocolate and Tim Bits.
LITTLE NARROWS - A Little Narrows Christmas - Monday, December 15th
- When: 6:30 PM - 8PM
- What: Local Entertainment, hot chocolate and more.
- Outdoor Tree Lighting with Santa at 7:30 PM
- Non-perishable food donations for Barra food bank will be accepted.
North Sydney - Canada Day - 2014
North Sydney - Canada Day - 2014
Archibald’s Wharf North Sydney
Check below for some information on Canada Day celebrations in North Sydney, Nova Scotia includes flag raising, cake cutting ceremony and more! There will be a beverage tent and hotdogs, sausages and glow products will be on sale by The Bartown Society. Check back I'll see if I can get some videos from the bands up.
Muisc
- Kintyre
- Andrew Doyle
- Gone Country
- The Rhythm Kats
- Hat Trick, The Memories
Date: Tuesday July 1, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM show starts
Cost: Free Admission
Various - Race the Cape - 2014
Various - Race the Cape - 2014
For the sailing enthusiast or just for the interested spectator, comes the five day challenging point to point racing event - Race the Cape. Five legs of up to forty nautical miles along Cape Breton's rugged coast and through the beautiful Bras D'or Lakes. Some brief info on each leg is listed below.
Legs
- The Casino Nova Scotia Cibou Cup - Saturday, July 19, 2014 - one of the shorter legs begins at the Dobson Yacht club in Sydney and finishes off the historic Northern Yacht Club.
- The North Sails – Yacht Shop Great Bras d’Or Cup - Sunday, July 20th, 2014 - the longest leg begins at the Northern Yacht Club and finishes in front of the Bras d’Or Yacht Club on Baddeck’s waterfront.
- The McCurdy Cup - Monday, July 21, 2014 - this historic leg of the race, now in it's eighty seventh year will start in Baddeck Bay and finish in front of the Bras d’Or Yacht Club.
- The City Printers Barra Strait Cup - Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - beginning in Baddeck Bay and will finish at the new Ben Eoin Yacht Club.
- The MacLeod Lorway Insurance Group Red Islands Cup - Thursday, July 24, 2014 - begins at the Ben Eoin Yacht Club and finishes St. Peter's near St. Peter's Marina.
For more information see the Race the Cape website.
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