Northern Cape Breton
The Top of the Island

Festivals & Events

Festivals & Events

Bay St Lawrence Fire Dept Annual Lobster Dinner

Bay St Lawrence

Sunday May 22nd  , 2011 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 22nd, 2011 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.

North Highlands Museum Various Festival, Events and Celebrations

Cape North

June, 2011 - October, 2011. 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 MacKinnon

St Margaret's CWL Annual Lobster Dinner

St Margaret's Village

Sunday June 5th, 2011, 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

Smelt Brook

Sunday June 19th, 2011 Smelt Brook Noon-2pm Come and enjoy fresh out of the pot lobster with homemade salads, desserts, tea and coffee.

John Cabot Landing Celebrations

Cape North- Sugar Loaf-Bay St Lawrence

Saturday-Sunday June 25 to 26, 2011. 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

Bay St Lawrence

Friday, July 1st, 2011, 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

St Margaret's Village

Sunday July 10, 2011 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 20th Annual Crab Fest and Fishing Derby

Sunday July 17th, 2011. 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

Bay St Lawrence

Sunday August 14, 2011 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 enjoy.

Bay St Lawrence Community Centre Celtic Colours Dinner

Bay St Lawrence

Wednesday October 12th, 2011 4:30-7pm
Prior to the Celtic Colours concert here at the Top of the Island visitors and locals can enjoy a lovely meal in our scenic fishing village. Supper will include a locally caught halibut and local fresh organic veggies, with a traditional Cape Breton bread pudding with caramel sauce for dessert, and tea or coffee.

Foot Stompin' Fun

North Highlands Elementary, Aspy Bay

Foot Stompin Fun our Celtic Colours Community Concert. Concert runs from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM Ticket Price: $30/25 Ticket Info: North Highlands Elementary 383-2186 or Debby Poirier 383-2844 or Celtic Colours International Festival Box Office: 1-877-285-2321

Celtic Hospitality Whale Tour

Oshan Whale Watch, Bay Saint Lawrence

10:30 AM Departure Time. Cost: Free Take a complimentary whale tour of the breathtakingly scenic northern coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia: just minutes off the Cabot Trail. Maximum 24 participants so register early.

Bay St Lawrence Community Centre 5th Annual Fright Night

Bay St Lawrence

June ,2011 - October, 2011. 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 MacKinnon