June 21st
St Francis Assisi CWL Annual Lobster Dinner
Lobster/tea/coffee/dessert included.
Smelt Brook
June 27th
Bay St Lawrence Community Centre Lobster Supper
Enjoy a full lobster supper overlooking the highland mountains and the Gulf of St Lawrence in the newly renovated Bay Café. Tea/coffee/dessert included with meal. Licensed event. Entertainment will be provided.
Bay St Lawrence
June 28th
John Cabot Landing Day Celebrations
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.
Cabot Landing Provincial Park, Sugar Loaf
July 1st
Canada Day Celebrations Bay St. Lawrence
Let's kick Canada Day off with a bang: Bay St Lawrence Community Centre, Family Fun day and Cake Cutting
Bay St Lawrence 11am-1pm
July 1st
Canada Day Celebrations in Dingwall
St. Joseph’s CWL Family Fun day and Cake Cutting
Dingwall 3pm
July 1st
Canada Day Fireworks and BBQ
Sponsored by the Bay St Lawrence Community Center, and local businesses
Bay St Lawrence
July 12th
St Margaret’s of Scotland CWL Annual Strawberry Festival
St Margaret’s Village 12-2pm
July 12th -19th
Bay St Lawrence Fire Department Annual Crab Festival and Fishing Derby: Crab Festival
Events include: BINGO, Card Tournaments, Children’s Fun Day, Fishing Derby, and Crab Dinner
Bay St Lawrence
August 16th
Bay St Lawrence Women's Fishnet Annual Blueberry Festival
Experience the freshest blueberries picked in the fields of our northern highlands by local youth and prepared in traditional delicious shortcake and served with tea or coffee. Entertainment is provided.
Bay St Lawrence
September 11th-20th
6th Annual Hike the Highlands Festival
This is the only hiking festival in the Maritimes. Join us for our 6th Annual Hike the Highlands and experience the natural beauty of Cape Breton Island.
Locations throughout the Top of the Island
October 14th
Celtic Colours Old Friends Concert at the Octagon Arts Centre
Dingwall
October 15th
Celtic Colours “Artists’ Perspective” Hike and Boat Tour Pre-registration required
Join artists from the Arts North gallery on a hike, a boat tour, or both, as they share with participants the various ways each of them would interpret various scenic views and environmental experiences.
Dingwall (Hike) and Bay St. Lawrence (Boat Tour) Contact Arts North 902-383-2732 office@arts-north.com
October 26th
3rd Annual Fright Night
Hosted by the Bay St Lawrence Community Centre
Bay St Lawrence
Seasonal at the Top of the Island
June-Oct
North Highlands Museum
The museum sees thousands of visitors each year who experience what life was like for the pioneers in this area. This year throughout the summer they will be offering displays in traditional ways of life as well as concerts with top rated Cape Breton entertainment. Check out their
website for a detailed schedule.
Cape North
June-Oct
Octagon Arts Center Celiah Series
Come and hear Cape Breton's most celebrated traditional fiddlers and singers! Check the
Octagon website for details.
Dingwall