Baddeck & Area Festivals & Events, Music, Ceilidhs, Sailing races, and Cabot Trail Relay Run.

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