Northern Cape Breton
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Festivals and events in Northern Cape Breton

Bay St Lawrence Fire Dept Annual Lobster Dinner   Sunday May 23rd , 2010, Noon-2pm Bay St Lawrence. Just minutes off of the Cabot Trail in Bay St Lawrence. Do come and enjoy this annual lobster dinner at the Bay St Lawrence Fire Department Hall, and if for some reason you do not like lobster ham is available also.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bay St Lawrence Harbour Annual Blessing of the Boats Sunday May 23rd, 2010, 2pm Bay St Lawrence. The blessing of the fishing fleet occurs the first Sunday after lobster fishing begins (weather permitting). The Parish Priest and Minister bless every boat as they sail by the harbour.
 
 
 
 
 
 
St. Margaret's of Scotland Annual Lobster Dinner Sunday June 6th, 2010, Noon - 2pm St Margaret's Village. The St Margaret's of Scotland CWL Annual Lobster Dinner is as old as the Community itself, sponsored by St. Margaret's of Scotland CWL, one can come out and enjoy fresh local lobster, dessert, tea and coffee
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
St Francis of Assisi CWL Annual Lobster Dinner  Sunday June 20th, 2010 Smelt Brook Noon-2pm Come and enjoy fresh out of the pot lobster with homemade salads, desserts, tea and coffee.
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

 John Cabot Landing Celebrations  Friday-Saturday-Sunday June 25 to 27, 2010.Cape North- Sugar Loaf-Bay St Lawrence. Experience the first landing place of John Cabot, 1497, in his search for the New World. We celebrate his landing annually in June. The day includes a re-enactment of John Cabot’s Landing, highland games, and fun day for children with games from yesteryear, BBQ and entertainment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bay St Lawrence Canada Day Celebrations  Thursday, July 1st, 2010, Bay St Lawrence. Morning through to evening. Kick off Canada Day with a bang at the Bay St Lawrence Community Centre. Begin your day with pancakes, sausage and Canadian maple syrup at the Bay Cafe, followed by family fun day activities, BBQ and cake cutting. The evening ends at dusk with a fireworks display. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
St Margaret's of Scotland CWL Annual Strawberry Brunch  Sunday July 11, 2010 Noon St Margaret's Village. Enjoy the local cuisine of local strawberries with cream and tea and coffee. There will also be children's activities and local entertainment throughout the brunch.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bay St Lawrence Fire Departments 19th Annual Crab Fest and Fishing Derby Sunday July 18th, 2010. Fishing Derby 8am-2pm Crab Dinner Noon-4pm One of the longest running Crab Festivals on Cape Breton Island. One can spend the day enjoying the water participating in the fishing derby. The local fishermen ensure all locals and visitors get to go out in a boat to do some fishing in hopes if winning the big prize. All children participating in the derby win a prize.Follow that up with what is known as the best crab dinner on the Island. Enjoy our scenery, and local hospitality. Mark this on  your calendar it is a must be there community celebration.
 
Bay St Lawrence Women's Fishnet Annual Blueberry Fest  Sunday August 15, 2010 Bay St Lawrence. Come and enjoy a beautiful wild blueberry dessert. Hosted by the Bay St Lawrence Women's Fishnet it gives visitors a chance to sit down and enjoy a local delicacy as well as take in local musical culture through entertainment for everyone to e
njoy.
 
 
Bay St Lawrence Community Centre Lobster Dinner  Dinner served up in a scenic fishing village, with entertainment while you eat. Market sized lobster, veggies, twice-baked stuffed potatoes, dessert, and tea or coffee
. Ham can be substituted for Lobster if you desire. All ages welcome. Reservations strongly recommended! 
 
 
 
 
 
Bay St Lawrence Community Centre 5th Annual Fright Night  Friday October 29th, 2010. 630pm-dark Bay St Lawrence. D are to be scared? Come out to our haunted maze where ghosts and goblins will be the least of your worries. Admission includes a guided tour through scary scenes, hot chocolate and treats, traditional ghost story telling and fire works at dusk.
 
 
North Highlands Museum Various Festival, Events and Celebrations June 20,2010 - October 16, 2010. Daily Cape North. The Museum sees thousands of visitors each year who experience what life was lime fot the pioneers in this area. This year throughout the summer we will be offering displays in traditional ways of life as well as concerts with top rated Cape Breton Entertainment. Contact: Amy MacKinnonHosted by