Date: June 1st 2025 until June 8th 2025
Community: Iona
Join us as we kick off Ocean Week Canada with a week-long celebration highlighting the importance of our oceans and coastal communities. The fun begins on Sunday, June 1st, at…
Date: June 14th 2025 until June 14th 2025
Community: Big Baddeck
Planted at the crossroads of roots and soul, six-time ECMA winner Charlie A’Court possesses a mighty voice, fierce guitar work and contemporary songwriting that is loved by fans across Canada…
Date: June 16th 2025 until June 23rd 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: March 19th 2025 until June 25th 2025
Community: Baddeck
Stop in at the Baddeck Library for a weekly Letter Writing Social. The Library supplies the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet place in which to get in touch…
Date: March 20th 2025 until June 26th 2025
Community: Baddeck
Imagine it and build it! Enjoy Lego fun Thursdays 3:00-4:30 at Baddeck Library.
Date: June 27th 2025 until June 27th 2025
Community: St. Ann's
Tap your toes to the sounds of live music when you join us for lunch! Swing by for a delicious daily special from the kitchen and enjoy our musical guests…
Date: June 27th 2025 until June 27th 2025
Community: St. Ann's
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels with our cultural…
Date: March 28th 2025 until June 27th 2025
Community: Baddeck
Knit, stitch, crochet or even decoupage — all are welcome at Friday Crafternoon. Stop by the Library on Fridays with your latest project to share, get help or just craft in…
Date: June 27th 2025 until June 27th 2025
Community: St. Ann's
Come out for the 'Getting Primed' pub sessions on-site at Colaisde na Gàidhlig, the Gaelic College. Live music, hot food, and cold beer are all on offer as we get…
Date: June 27th 2025 until June 27th 2025
Community: Baddeck
It's always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!'s regular locales. At a pub night, you can expect lively tunes, sweet sing-alongs, a relaxed and cozy atmosphere,…
Date: June 14th 2025 until June 28th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: June 28th 2025 until June 28th 2025
Community: Baddeck
It's always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!'s regular locales. At a pub night, you can expect lively tunes, sweet sing-alongs, a relaxed and cozy atmosphere,…
Date: June 15th 2025 until June 29th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: June 30th 2025 until June 30th 2025
Community: St. Ann's
Tap your toes to the sounds of live music when you join us for lunch! Swing by for a delicious daily special from the kitchen and enjoy our musical guests…
Date: June 30th 2025 until June 30th 2025
Community: St. Ann's
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels with our cultural…
Date: June 28th 2025 until June 30th 2025
Community: Iona
The Highland Village is open with a variety of heritage skill demonstrations. You can learn about blacksmithing, flax and wool working, heritage farming, music, stories and more! 10am-4pm | $17 / $13…
Date: June 30th 2025 until June 30th 2025
Community: St. Ann's
As part of KitchenFest! 2025, we are thrilled to invite you to the Big Bash at Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College! Running from 4 pm to 10 pm,…
Date: June 30th 2025 until June 30th 2025
Community: Baddeck
It's always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!'s regular locales. At a pub night, you can expect lively tunes, sweet sing-alongs, a relaxed and cozy atmosphere,…
Date: July 1st 2025 until July 1st 2025
Community: Ingonish
Keep your ears open and your eyes peeled. There will be a Piper making appearances throughout the day in celebration of Canada Day. You might spot them at various locations…
Date: July 1st 2025 until July 1st 2025
Community: Ross Ferry
Ross Ferry Marine Park is the gorgeous setting of an annual Canada Day celebration which we're thrilled to have part of the festivities for 2025. With fun for the whole family,…
Date: July 1st 2025 until July 1st 2025
Community: Iona
Highland Village honours the founding of our country with free admission to the site on July 1st. Come celebrate Canada’ birthday with us. A special ceilidh will be held from…
Date: July 1st 2025 until July 1st 2025
Community: Baddeck
It's always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!'s regular locales. At a pub night, you can expect lively tunes, sweet sing-alongs, a relaxed and cozy atmosphere,…
Date: July 2nd 2025 until July 2nd 2025
Community: Iona
Many hands make light work, as the saying goes. Join us as we share how the Gaels prepared woven cloth for use, all the while communally singing Gaelic songs in…
Date: July 2nd 2025 until July 2nd 2025
Community: Iona
Take part in this special living history program for children and get a sense of what life was like for Gaels in the past. The program features special hands-on activities…
Date: July 2nd 2025 until July 2nd 2025
Community: St. Ann's
Enjoy this cultural staple, including maritime codfish, potatoes, vegetable medley, curds, bacon and onions, chow or pickles, and a roll, just like Grandma used to make. A full feed will…
Date: July 2nd 2025 until July 2nd 2025
Community: St. Ann's
What once was a summer tradition has become a year-long concert series in St. Ann's. Come out for great music by Richard Wood, Hilda Chiasson, James MacLean, Angus MacKenzie and…
Date: July 3rd 2025 until July 3rd 2025
Community: Iona
Join us for songs, stories and more, or just a chance to chat about the traditions and history of Nova Scotia’ Gaelic-speaking people at our traditional céilidh. 2-3pm | $17 / $13…
Date: July 3rd 2025 until July 3rd 2025
Community: St. Ann's
Come out for the "Getting Primed" pub sessions on-site at Colaisde na Gàidhlig, the Gaelic College. Live music, hot food, and cold beer are all on offer as we get…
Date: July 4th 2025 until July 4th 2025
Community: Iona
Join us for a fun morning of Gaelic songs, stories, and traditional games as your children learn what life was like for the Gaelic settlers. Spòrs Beag is for children…
Date: July 2nd 2025 until July 4th 2025
Community: St. Ann's
Tap your toes to the sounds of live music when you join us for lunch! Swing by for a delicious daily special from the kitchen and enjoy our musical guests…
Date: July 2nd 2025 until July 4th 2025
Community: St. Ann's
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels with our cultural…
Date: June 27th 2025 until July 4th 2025
Community: Iona
Many hands make light work, as the saying goes. Join us as we share how the Gaels prepared woven cloth for use, all the while communally singing Gaelic songs in…
Date: July 4th 2025 until July 4th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: July 4th 2025 until July 4th 2025
Community: Dingwall
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Dingwall, the Octagon Arts Centre offers a stunning seaside backdrop for a sweet evening of music with this lively crew, featuring Joe MacMaster, Kimberley…
Date: July 4th 2025 until July 4th 2025
Community: Baddeck
It's always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!'s regular locales. At a pub night, you can expect lively tunes, sweet sing-alongs, a relaxed and cozy atmosphere,…
Date: June 27th 2025 until July 5th 2025
Community: St. Ann's
The annual celebration of Cape Breton-based Gaelic music gives locals and visitors alike insight into this distinct and vibrant living culture, bringing the kitchen-ceilidh feel to the forefront. Fiddles and…
Date: June 21st 2025 until July 5th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: June 22nd 2025 until July 6th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…![Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin [Preview Performance]](https://victoriacounty.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/listing-2919-10869.jpeg)
Date: July 11th 2025 until July 11th 2025
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls costs so much? Follow this odd…
Date: July 11th 2025 until July 11th 2025
Community: Big Baddeck
Join two incredible talents for an evening of stirring folk music at the Little Church in Big Baddeck! Dave Gunning, a luminary in Canadian folk music, will be performing alongside…
Date: July 18th 2025 until July 18th 2025
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck's production of Ed's Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arrives at Ed’s Garage looking for court-ordered counselling after a run-in with…
Date: July 16th 2025 until July 19th 2025
Community: Big Bras d'Or
Big Wave Summer Festival is a community-based series of events including Strawberry Tea, Square Dance, Poker Run, live local entertainment, local cuisine, local vendors, and kids activities.
Date: July 12th 2025 until July 26th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: July 13th 2025 until July 27th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: July 17th 2025 until July 31st 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: August 2nd 2025 until August 3rd 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: August 7th 2025 until August 7th 2025
Community: Big Baddeck
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with the JUNO award-winning Good Lovelies at the Little Church in Big Baddeck! This intimate venue provides the perfect setting for their mesmerizing harmonies…
Date: July 20th 2025 until August 17th 2025
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck's production of Ed's Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arrives at Ed’s Garage looking for court-ordered counselling after a run-in with a township…
Date: August 17th 2025 until August 17th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: July 14th 2025 until August 18th 2025
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
Every Monday evening from July 14 to August 18, gather at the Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Interpretive House for a memorable concert series showcasing the musical spirit of the region. Two…
Date: July 22nd 2025 until August 19th 2025
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls costs so much? Follow this odd…
Date: July 23rd 2025 until August 20th 2025
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls costs so much? Follow this odd…
Date: July 24th 2025 until August 21st 2025
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck's production of Ed's Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arrives at Ed’s Garage looking for court-ordered counselling after a run-in with a township…
Date: July 25th 2025 until August 22nd 2025
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck's production of Ed's Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arrives at Ed’s Garage looking for court-ordered counselling after a run-in with a township…
Date: July 26th 2025 until August 23rd 2025
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls costs so much? Follow this odd…
Date: July 12th 2025 until August 23rd 2025
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls costs so much? Follow this odd…
Date: July 13th 2025 until August 24th 2025
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls costs so much? Follow this odd…
Date: August 23rd 2025 until August 24th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: August 18th 2025 until August 25th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: July 29th 2025 until August 26th 2025
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck's production of Ed's Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arrives at Ed’s Garage looking for court-ordered counselling after a run-in with a township…
Date: July 30th 2025 until August 27th 2025
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck's production of Ed's Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arrives at Ed’s Garage looking for court-ordered counselling after a run-in with a township…
Date: July 30th 2025 until August 27th 2025
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck's production of Ed's Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arrives at Ed’s Garage looking for court-ordered counselling after a run-in with a township…
Date: July 2nd 2025 until August 27th 2025
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
Take a journey back in time every Wednesday afternoon and evening at the Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Interpretive House. Through engaging animation, learn about life in 1935 when more than 30…
Date: July 30th 2025 until August 27th 2025
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck's production of Ed's Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arrives at Ed’s Garage looking for court-ordered counselling after a run-in with a township…
Date: July 31st 2025 until August 28th 2025
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls costs so much? Follow this odd…
Date: August 1st 2025 until August 29th 2025
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls costs so much? Follow this odd…
Date: August 2nd 2025 until August 30th 2025
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck's production of Ed's Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arrives at Ed’s Garage looking for court-ordered counselling after a run-in with a township…
Date: July 19th 2025 until August 30th 2025
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck's production of Ed's Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arrives at Ed’s Garage looking for court-ordered counselling after a run-in with a township…
Date: September 5th 2025 until September 5th 2025
Community: Big Baddeck
Lennie Gallant makes his highly anticipated debut at Little Church Concerts in Big Baddeck! A masterful storyteller and celebrated East Coast songwriter, Gallant’s music blends poetic lyricism with raw emotional…
Date: September 6th 2025 until September 7th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: September 8th 2025 until September 8th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: September 13th 2025 until September 14th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: September 13th 2025 until September 19th 2025
Community: Ingonish
A seven day hiking festival on the Cabot Trail and Northern Cape Breton, that features guided hikes, evening activities and presentations, the hiker distance award, opening and closing ceremonies and…
Date: September 20th 2025 until September 20th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: September 15th 2025 until September 22nd 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: July 25th 2025 until September 26th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including Winston Fitzgerald, Howie MacDonald, Johnnie…
Date: September 27th 2025 until September 28th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including Winston Fitzgerald, Howie MacDonald, Johnnie…
Date: June 17th 2025 until September 30th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: October 3rd 2025 until October 3rd 2025
Community: Big Baddeck
Madison Violet is a JUNO-nominated duo featuring Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern. The pair, who grew up on rural Cape Brenton Island, came together musically in the late 1990s over…
Date: October 4th 2025 until October 5th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: June 24th 2025 until October 7th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: June 27th 2025 until October 10th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Céilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: October 11th 2025 until October 12th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: October 11th 2025 until October 13th 2025
Community: Baddeck
Every year for the past 20 years, over the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, the Fibre Festival showcases members of the South Haven Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers' work. This includes…
Date: October 6th 2025 until October 13th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: June 18th 2025 until October 15th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: June 19th 2025 until October 16th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…
Date: June 14th 2025 until October 19th 2025
Community: Baddeck
There's a ceilidh every day in Baddeck at the Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh! The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Céilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded…
Date: October 18th 2025 until October 19th 2025
Community: Baddeck
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including the late Charlie MacCuspic to…![Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol [Preview Performance]](https://victoriacounty.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/listing-2936-10904.jpeg)
Date: December 4th 2025 until December 4th 2025
Community: Baddeck
In 1843, A Christmas Carol became one of the most popular books in the English language and has been credited by some as “almost single-handedly reviving the Christmas holiday.” In this Canadian…
Date: December 5th 2025 until December 6th 2025
Community: Baddeck
In 1843, A Christmas Carol became one of the most popular books in the English language and has been credited by some as “almost single-handedly reviving the Christmas holiday.” In this Canadian…
Date: December 6th 2025 until December 13th 2025
Community: Baddeck
In 1843, A Christmas Carol became one of the most popular books in the English language and has been credited by some as “almost single-handedly reviving the Christmas holiday.” In this Canadian…
Date: December 9th 2025 until December 13th 2025
Community: Baddeck
In 1843, A Christmas Carol became one of the most popular books in the English language and has been credited by some as “almost single-handedly reviving the Christmas holiday.” In this Canadian…
Date: December 13th 2025 until December 13th 2025
Community: Big Baddeck
The Once are returning after a sold-out show in 2024! This time, they are bringing their beloved Newfoundland Christmas show to Big Baddeck. Each year at Christmas, they travel across…
Date: December 7th 2025 until December 14th 2025
Community: Baddeck
In 1843, A Christmas Carol became one of the most popular books in the English language and has been credited by some as “almost single-handedly reviving the Christmas holiday.” In this Canadian…