You will find year-round celebrations and festivals along the Cabot Trail...
Be sure to take in one of the many nightly Ceilidhs during your stay here, where stepdancing, square dancing and fiddle music are celebrated in true Cape Breton fashion. Regular Ceilidhs are held at
In Margaree:
The Barn at the Normaway, Margaree Lodge, Island Sunset Resort,
In Cheticamp
Doryman Tavern, Cheticamp Legion, Cheticamp Arena/Tent,
Top of the Island
The Octagon,
Ingonish
Glenghorm Beach Resort, Keltic Lodge,
St. Ann's Bay
St. Ann's Bay United Church, Gaelic College,
Baddeck
Baddeck Ceilidh Gatherings, Telegraph House, Inverary Resort. As well there are festivals throughout the year that celebrate Cape Breton's Music and Culture.
In March check out the Festival de la Micareme celebrated in St. Joseph du Moine and Cheticamp. This unique festival has been celebrated for over 200 years in the area.
In June, enjoy "Lobsterpalooza" the new spring Feastival on the Cabot Trail, celebrating lobster and sea faring traditions, check out more information and a tentative Calendar of Events at Lobsterpalooza.
During the summer months there are many festivals around the Cabot Trail from Festival de L'Escaouette which runs from July 1st to late August and features Theatre, and live music in Cheticamp. Belle Cote Days during the last week of July in Belle Cote, Margaree Days during the first week of August, Aviation days in Baddeck and the list goes on.
During September celebrate Hike the Highlands Festival based in Ingonish, in October enjoy Celtic Colours Celebration . |
