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Cape Breton Destinations and Things to do
Cape Breton Family Fun Attractions
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park
July-Aug daily 9am-6pm; May-June and Sept-Oct daily 9:30am-5pm
Louisbourg, NS
(902)733-2280
Closed Nov 1-Apr 30
You will wander through the impressive gatehouse preparing to be challenged by a costumed guard who may mistake you for an English spy. Visit the exhibits, the farm, and finally the bakery for freshly baked bread out of wood-fired ovens.
Highland Village Museum
Free guided tours by costumed interpreters.
Hours Mid-May to mid-Oct daily 9am-6pm (mid-July to late Aug until 8pm)
Location Rte. 223, Iona
Phone 902/725-2272
Closed mid-Oct to mid-May
The Highland Village is located near Iona, on a grassy hillside with sweeping views over the lake. The living history museum contains a 43 acre village featuring 10 buildings that reflect the region’s Gaelic heritage, including historic structures moved here from locations around the island and exacting replicas. These range from the Black House (ca. 1790), a stone and sod hut of the sort an immigrant would have lived in prior to departing Scotland, to a schoolhouse and general store from the 1920s. Staffers dressed in historical costume will answer any questions you may have about early island life.
Cape Breton Events & Entertainment
Mabou Ceilidh Days June 27 to July 1 Mabou Ceilidh Days. Mabou. Road race, boat parade, street parade, dances, buffet dinner, Scottish concert, children’s games and crafts, chicken barbeque, outdoor gala, beer garden, and softball tournament.
Early July Glendale Ceilidh Days Glendale Outdoor Scottish concert, family square dance held at Glendale Parish Hall & grounds. Adult dances
Inverness Crab Festival Mid July Noon - 6pm Inverness Crab Festival. Inverness Museum. Live entertainment on deck of Museum.
July Bartown Festival North Sydney
Judique On The Floor Days July 11 to 13 Judique On The Floor Days. Judique Recreation Grounds. Outdoor dances, beer gardens, children’s games, games of chance, ball games, junior track meet, variety concert, road race, dinner and teen dance. This event is held out doors except for the teen dance at the Judique Recreation Grounds 20 miles north of the Canso Causeway on route #19 Judique
Mid-July Whycocomagh Summer Festival The 30th Anniversary of the Whycocomagh Summer Festival. Situated at the head of the Bras d’Or Lakes, it is ideal for water activities such as canoe racing and boat tours and Ceilidhs On The Waterfront featuring traditional Scottish and Mi’Kmaq talent. There are Maragh suppers, craft shows, dances, kiddie games and a wide variety of sporting events for all ages.
Inverness Gathering Third week in July Inverness Gathering. Groups in the area have a day of activities- I.E.: K.C. Senior’s Party. Wednesday-Legion Day-Parade Of Vets, games of chance, bingo, BBQ, harness racing.Friday - Fireman’s Day - pie sale, fire-truck rides, BBQ, flea market, games, Brigade Beauties fashion show, dance. Saturday - arena & minor hockey - games of chance, kiddie parade & main float parade (many changes each year). Sunday - harness racing.
Belle Cote Days on the Cabot Trail Last weekend each July - Ecumenical Service, outdoor concert. Sunset beach party. Corn & crab boil on Friday, breakfast brunch and adult dance on Saturday, Kid’s Day Saturday pm, Seniors Day Friday pm. Fireman’s chicken barbeque on Sunday.
Chestico Days Summer Festival July 28 to August 3 Port Hood Arena grounds. Week-long summer festival with events such as golf tournament, horse race, road race, dances, concerts, ceilidhs, BBQ, beer gardens, boat and street parades, boat rides, games, fireworks, stepdancing showcase, Celtic music, stepdancing workshops. Children’s parade, teen dances. Golf tournament; Horse race Concerts/ceilidhs Stepdancing workshops Road race Dances
Early August Festival de l’Escaouette Festival de l’Escaouette. Annual Acadian Festival featuring 3 days of concerts. Live entertainment, dances, Acadian meals, parade, children’s activities and much more. A chance to relive the Acadian traditions. We invite all our visitors to join in with our community for a festive 3 days in the beautiful Acadian region of Cheticamp. Aug 1 - 3. Admission charged.
Creignish Ceilidh By The Sea August 8 to 10 Children’s games, bbq, bicycle parade, concert and family square dance all concentrating on Celtic culture and community. Family fun.
Third week in August Annual Cape Breton Exhibition Held in North Sydney
Aug 30 - Sep 1 Cabot Trail Bicycle Tour Cape Breton Highlands. Largest cycling event in Cape Breton. Recreational cycling tour around the Cabot Trail. Admission fee.
Third weekend in August Annual Kintyre Farm Scottish Outdoor Concert Kintyre Farm Scottish Concert. Kintyre Farm. 2-7 pm - Outdoor family Scottish concert At Kintyre Farm, Judique featuring Judique’s and Inverness County’s famed fiddlers, singers, dancers, pipers and Celtic guitarists. Canteen, washrooms and fee parking. Pack a blanket or chairs & head for this scenic country farm setting. At the Centre, take in a ceilidh from 7-9 pm and adult square dance 9 pm . Always third Sunday in August..
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* Region: Nova Scotia
* Geography: Northern Hemisphere