Don’t
forget to join in our celebrations of music at one of our numerous
festivals and events! Come, dance to the rhythm of our fiddles
and bagpipes at one of our lively Cape Breton Ceilidhs! The sights
and sounds will enchant you during the Celtic Colors International Festival. Or take to the highlands during the Cabot Trail
Relay Race through some of the world’s most stunning scenery!
Cabot
Trail Relay Race - May 29-30, 2010
A 185 mile/298km, 17 stage relay race through some of the most
beautiful scenery in the world. This event involves 70 teams with
over 1100 runners...
Canada Day - July 1, 2010 - Come to Baddeck to
celebrate Canada Day with lots of activities, music and fireworks.
Baddeck
Gathering Ceilidhs
Cape Breton fiddle music and dance. Live performances 7 nights a week.
Bras d'Or Yacht Club Annual Regatta Week -
August 1-7, 2010. Sail past, races and evening entertainment.
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Enjoy Children's Corner daily with kite-making and experiments along with the
2007 Special Events.
Celtic
Colours International Festival - October 8-16, 2010
Cape Breton wide festival including square dances, concerts, workshops and
community events.
Evening Entertainment in Baddeck -
Silver Dart Lodge, Lynwood, Thistledown Pub ( Wed-Sat),
Telegraph House ( Mon-Thurs & Sat).
Gaelic
College of Celtic Arts & Crafts
Resides on more than 350 acres in St. Ann's and is the only institution of
its kind in North America. Wednesday Evening Summer Ceilidhs, Seafood Ceilidhs, Gaelic Mod,
Festival
of Cape Breton Fiddling are just some of the events scheduled this summer & fall.
Just 20 minute drive from Baddeck.
Highland
Village Museum / An Clachain Gaidhealach
Immerse yourself in over 120 years of the Scottish Gaels' life in Nova Scotia.
Visit the only scottish living museum in Nova Scotia. Enjoy the Highland Village Day concert - first Saturday in August and other
great events such as Codfish Suppers, Candlelight Tours and much more. Just
a 40 minute drive from Baddeck
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