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2019 EXPERIENCE GUIDE - Cape Breton Island
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                             Welcome to Cape Breton Island
    Cape Breton Highlands
             National Park

                             At the northern tip of Nova Scotia,                            Outdoor Adventure, Coastal Adventure, Living Cultures,
                                                                                            Culinary, History, Music & the Arts, and Golf. Inside, you’ll
                             Cape Breton Island is a magical place of                       find an array of exciting packages and experiences that
                             spectacular coastline, exceptional scenery,                    range from cooking lobster on a beach in Cape Breton
                                                                                            Highlands National Park to learning traditional basket
                             delicious seafood, and rich culture.
                                                                                            weaving with an Indigenous Mi’kmaw artisan.
                             There’s so much to see and do on the Island, so it’s best if
                                                                                            We recommend spending at least 5-7 days on the Island
                             we break it down for you into seven experience
                                                                                            for a full experience. And you may return home after
                             categories:
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                                                                                         Pleasant Bay

    Our trails, hills and mountains provide a wealth of options for                                                      6
    the outdoor adventurer. Hike in Cape Breton Highlands National                                                                   5       Ingonish
    Park to a spectacular view of the Cabot Trail as it winds along               Chéticamp
    the coastline. Rent a bike and explore Celtic Shores Coastal                                                                                  4      Cabot Trail
    Trail as it takes you through communities along the west coast
    of the Island. Have your camera ready for up-close encounters
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    with whales or perhaps a moose.                                                                Margaree                         Englishtown

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Outdoor Adventure
                           Blue Bayou Resort                                                    Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort                                                             Cabot Trail Adventures                                                   Cabot Trail Biker Guided Tours
            South Harbour 2 Night Stay + Excursions                                         3-Night Make Summer Awesome Package                                                                                                                               & Cabot Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Rentals

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        We have 23 Domes and 7 Tipis.        experience we have authentic
        Experience a private outdoor space   painted Tipis with interior fire pits                                                                                                                                                                           Davidsons and enjoy Canada’s           13 riders. Bike rentals: $200/day or
        in a billion star environment. For   and 4 cots. Come to where the                                                                                                  Your outdoor adventure specialists     With 20 years’ industry experience,       favourite Motorcycle Road - The        $1,200/week, insurance included,
                                                                                         Package includes 3 night’s              morning. Plus, half day of kayaks,
        comfort, we have Domes with          mountains turn to sand, where John                                                                                             in Northern Cape Breton. Sea kayak     we can help you discover the              Cabot Trail! You may even get a        unlimited mileage. $2,500 deposit
                                                                                         accommodation in a yurt, dome or        canoes or yolo boards and your
        private bathrooms including bath     Cabot made his stand in the Heart of                                                                                           tours and rentals, paddle boards,      Island from a completely different        personalized guided trip with Daniel   paid on rental. Riding gear available.
                                                                                         lodge room, dinner for two each         choice of whale watch or puffin tour
        towels and bedding. For a nomadic    the Highlands.                                                                                                                 bicycle rentals, shuttles and guided   perspective. All of this adventure        Ross, host of Harley-Davidson’s        Daily tours with Daniel, unlimited
                                                                                         night (vegetarian/vegan, seafood and    (seasonal). Pets stay for free!
                                                                                                                                                                            tours. Guided coastal hikes to the     lies just north of Cape Breton            Common Ground Documentary and          group size, $1,000/day.
                                                                                         meat options – alcohol not included),
        • Maximum two persons inside a King Suite Dome, four persons 		                                                                                                     best “locals know” destinations.       Highlands National Park.                  founder of Cabot Trail Biker
                                                                                         and an all-you-can-eat healthy          Morning meditation & daily Qi
          inside a Double-Queen Dome and six persons inside a Tipi                                                                                                                                                                                           (call for availability).
                                                                                         buffet breakfast for two each           Gong sessions.
        • 2 night package includes 2 kayak rentals (2 hours) plus 2 zipline or                                                                                              •   Guided sea kayak tours daily $65                                             • All gear with rentals is available
          2 whale watching passes                                                        • Whale watch and puffin tours hosted by tour operators located                    •   Atlantic fisheries cycling tour daily $75                                    • Guide includes ‘In Helmet’ communications with guide
        • Recommended to bring water shoes for harbour excursions                          off-site (we help book time for guests, based on tour availability)              •   Open Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm
        • Grand opening on May 31, 2019                                                  • June to September                                                                •   Paddle boards, sea kayak, and bicycle rentals                                                                www.cabottrailbiker.com/tours
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   1-902-870-4630
                                                                                                                                                                                                         www.cabottrailoutdooradventures.com                     $200-$1200
          $430 plus tax - Dome Package          www.bluebayouresort.com                      $875 per couple                     www.cabotshores.com                        Prices starting at $25                                                                                            www.cabotpowersports.com
           $330 plus tax - Tipi Package            1-647-995-1633                            + Tax & Gratuity                      1-902-929-2584                                                                  1-902-383-2552                                                                  1-902-539-1730
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           Cape Breton Highlands National Park                                           Cape Breton Highlands National Park                                                        Mountain Pine Adventures                                                             True North Destinations
                                      Lake Nights                                                                    Go Wild!                                                                 Ziplining Experience                                          Eco-Chic Highland Haven Dome Experience

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           The perfect two-night getaway          Abby, a Western Buddist monastery
         As the darkness creeps in, listen for   Lantern Walk through Time:                                                                                                                                                                                nestled in the Cape Breton             in the Shambhala tradition. There’s
         the haunting sounds of the night        Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays                                                                                                                                                                            Highlands! Settle into your geodesic   even an introduction to meditation.
         during the “Lantern Walk through        (1.5 hours)                           Choose your own guided adventure       “Learn-to-Adventure” with trained         Treetop ziplining, stand-up paddle       offering unique perspectives and          dome and head out to enjoy your        Round it all out with whale watching,
         Time” by Freshwater Lake. Or learn                                            to discover the park’s secrets.        guides on moderate excursions             boarding and a rock climbing wall        unparalleled experiences. For those       weekend adventure. Sample the          campfires, a sunset viewing deck
         tips and tricks for using your senses   Seeing in the Dark: Mondays,          Awaken your senses as you explore      while experienced hikers can take         are designed to thrill and invigorate.   looking to explore Cape Breton and        freshest seafood available at the      and star gazing. Book now. Your
         to peek under the cover of night        Wednesdays, Fridays (2.5 hours)       remote waterfalls, tranquil lakes,     advantage of the guide to challenge       Throw in some experiential dining        truly connect with her deep roots         Rusty Anchor restaurant, relax with    True North Awaits.
         during the vibrant nocturnal walk                                             sweeping panoramic views, and cliff-   themselves.                               and you’ll see why Mountain              and laid-back charm, visit Mountain       ocean-side yoga or visit Gampo
         “Seeing in the Dark” at Warren Lake.                                          bound river canyons. Novices can                                                 Pine Adventures is known for             Pine Adventures.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           • Available July - October 2019
         • End of June to end of September                                             • July to October                                                                • Seasonal May-October                                                             • Passes & vouchers for all activities included
         • Pre-registration required at visitor centre or by phone                     • Reservations required at pc.interpcb.pc@canada.ca                              • 7am - 5pm                                                                        • $849 per couple, $999 per family 2 adults 2 children

               $14.70               www.parkscanada.gc.ca/capebreton                      $29.20 half day          www.parkscanada.gc.ca/capebreton                        Starting at             www.mountainpineadventures.com                             $849 per couple               www.truenorthdestinations.ca
             per person                      1-902-285-2535                               $51.10 full day                   1-902-224-2306                                    $35                         1-902-565-4153                                      $999 per family               1-833-223-6637 (CB DOMES)
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               Coastal Adventure
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     Cape Breton Island has some of the most dramatic coastline
     in the world. A great way to explore it is by kayak, giving you an                                                                         Ingonish
     intimate and engaging experience with your surroundings. Take                      Chéticamp
     a relaxing sailing tour on the Bras d’Or Lake, an inland saltwater
     sea, a UNESCO Biosphere or adventure onto the Atlantic to see
     whales, seals and seabirds and our incredible coastal vistas.
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Coastal Adventure

                         Amoeba Sailing Tours                                                    Capt. Mark’s Whale & Seal Cruise                                                               CB West Paddle Boards                                                                    Celtic Air Services
                                                                                                       Capt. Mark’s Zodiac Adventures                                                                Margaree River Run                                                            Cape Breton Helicopter Tour

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                                                                                         Capt. Mark’s is Pleasant Bay’s             birds. Off in the distance you may
                                                                                         most experienced whale watching            even get a glimpse of moose and
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Enjoy beautiful Cape Breton Island     no-one has landed without a smile
                                                                                         Capt. Mark and his son Capt.               breathtaking. The spectacular rock
         Step aboard the Amoeba for a          Baddeck shoreline. Relax and enjoy                                                                                                                                                                                    from above as you soar over            on their face since we started!
                                                                                         Ben take you along Cape Breton’s           and cliff formations, mysterious sea
         sailing experience as unique and      an entertaining and educational                                                                                                                                                                                       beautiful coastline, windswept
                                                                                         pristine coastlines in search of           caves, waterfalls, abandoned cove
         unforgettable as Cape Breton’s Bras   narrative of the area on the deck                                                                                                                                                                                     islands, stunning cliffs, and scenic   Everyone has a window seat, so
                                                                                         whales like Pilot, Minke, Finback          settlements and colourful fishermen
         d’Or Lake. Observe majestic bald      of a boat unique to the Bras d’Or                                                                                                                                                                                     vistas in our helicopter. Our 15-      bring your camera and see
                                                                                         and Humpback. You may also see             just make it more so!                        Guided tours down the lower           honing your skills as you learn a
         eagles as they circle the boat. See   Lake. Come sail on the Amoeba, and                                                                                                                                                                                    minute tours operate from various      Cape Breton like never before.
                                                                                         seals, bald eagles and various sea                                                      Margaree River, on a SUP              little bit about the area and culture.
         Alexander Graham Bell’s mansion       experience the beginning of a new                                                                                                                                                                                     locations around the Island but they
                                                                                                                                                                                 (stand up paddle board) or kayak.     Wear something you’re comfortable
         Beinn Bhreagh and the beautiful       adventure.                                                                                                                                                                                                            all have one thing in common -
                                                                                         •    July 8 - September 15 (3 trips a day)                                              Paddle through changing               getting wet in and aqua friendly
                                                                                         •    2-3 hours                                                                          landscapes and salmon pools, while    footwear.
         •   1.5 - 2 hours                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           • 15-20 minutes
                                                                                         •    10am, 1pm, 4pm
         •   Minimum of 6 people; licensed to carry up to 42 passengers                                                                                                          • 2-3 Hours                                                                         • During daylight hours
                                                                                         •    Dress in layers, preferably water resistant clothing. We provide life
         •   Hors d’oeuvres can be provided for private groups (additional fee)               jackets and rent rain suits. Bring camera, binoculars, sunscreen and water.        • Daily, July 1 - September 3                                                       • Children under three years old are not able to safely ride in
         •   Children under age 5 are free                                                                                                                                       • 9am and 1pm                                                                         our helicopter
                                                                                                   $60/Adult
             Adults: $30 tax in            www.amoebasailingtours.com                                                            www.whaleandsealcruise.com                                                           www.cbwestsup.com                                   $165                      www.celticairservices.com
                                                                                             $55/Seniors & Students                                                                 $65 per person
         Children: (5-14) $15 tax in            1-902-295-7780                                                                        1-888-754-5112                                                                    1-902-224-5770                                 per person                       1-902-625-2206
                                                                                             $40/Child 3-18 years old
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Coastal Adventure
                                                                                                           Donelda’s Puffin Boat Tours                                                                Eagle Eye Outfitters                                                                   Live Life In Tents
                           Dixon’s Zodiac Seafari                                              Puffin, Eagles, Seals & Memories of a Lifetime                                                              Deep Sea Fishing                                                                Margaree River Tubing

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Take a break from your day to relax     (LLIT HQ) to our launch point on
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                                                                                               Located just 20 minutes east of         experience. You’ll also likely see
          Dixon’s Zodiac Seafari is located         You will also encounter various                                                                                                                                                                                     the currents carry you downstream       adventure you will be driven back to
                                                                                               the seaside village of Baddeck,         kittiwakes, razorbills and even bald
          in the tiny fishing village of Neil’s     seabirds, seals and, in August                                                                                                                                                                                      as you dip your toes in the clean       your vehicle. Multiple convenience
                                                                                               we are the Cabot Trail’s only Bird      eagles. Watching grey seals basking
          Harbour, just below the lighthouse.       and September, the impressive                                                                                                   Come aboard and fish our beautiful     In addition to rod and reel, we also         crisp water. Keep your eyes             items are available to make your trip
                                                                                               Island boat tour going to the nesting   on the rocks is also a probability.
          Join us and embark on a minimum           Leatherback Turtle. Combine this                                                                                                clean waters for Mackerel, Cod         offer traditional hand lining; with          peeled for salmon, eagles and the       seamless.
                                                                                               grounds of the adorable black and       The Bird Islands are an official bird
          two-hour adventure in search of           with the rocky cliff shoreline of                                                                                               (seasonal), Striped Bass, and other    hand lining you’ll experience fishing        occasional otter.
                                                                                               white, and orange beaked Atlantic       sanctuary located one mile off                                                                                                                                           Pair this adventure with one of our
          different whale species such as Fin,      northern Cape Breton and it will be        puffin. Sightings are guaranteed        Cape Dauphin.                                bottom fish. All fishing gear will     as it was for hundreds of years, just        Ground transportation will take you     camping and glamping sites for
          Pilot, Minke, Humpbacks and others.       an unforgettable experience!               on this 2.5-hour bird watching                                                       be provided. Bathroom facilities       you, the line and the fish! At Eagle         from Live Life In Tents Headquarters    special discounts.
                                                                                                                                                                                    available on board.                    Eye Outfitters, all deep sea fishing
          • Daily tours: 10am, 12:30pm, 3pm, 5:30pm, plus private tours                        •   Adults:     $52 (Card) $48 (Cash)                                                                                       trips are private.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 1.5 - 3 hours
          • We supply all the gear required on your adventure whether                          •   Seniors:    $50 (Card) $46 (Cash)                                                                                                                                    • Bring water shoes or sandals, dry change of clothes
            rain or shine                                                                      •   Youth 7-12 $22 (Card) $19 (Cash)                                                 • Departing daily at 7am - 10am, weather permitting                                   and drinking water
          • Ages 3 and under not recommended
                                                                                               •   6 & Under Free                                                                   • Children under 10 are free                                                        • Daily from June 1 to September 3
                   Adults $49                                                                                                                                                                Adults $49.00
                                                  www.dixonszodiacseafari.com                              $19 to $52                  www.puffinboattours.com                        Rates:  $140 per  adult,            www.dixonszodiacseafari.com                             $30 per person
                 Students $35                                                                                                                                                             Students   $35.00                www.eagleeyeoutfitters.ca                                                                www.livelifeintents.com
                                                       1-855-259-4122                              (Taxes and gratuities extra)           1-877-2PUFFIN                               $70 per 10
                                                                                                                                                                                              child ages 10-15                   855 259 4122                             discounts for groups larger than 10
            Children 10 & under $25                                                                                                                                                  Children    & under  $25.00               1-902-258-5893                                                                          1-902-452-1600
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                Living Cultures                                                                                                                                                                                     Eskasoni

                                                                                             Pleasant Bay                                                                             Be immersed in culture...
     The Mi’kmaq have lived here for ten thousand years and their                                                          17
     culture continues to thrive with legends, music and stories                                                                                Ingonish
     that have been passed down over generations. The Acadians                        Chéticamp
     came to the Island from the mid to late 1700’s, bringing their
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     vibrant French culture and joie-de-vivre to the Cape Breton
     story. From the mid 1700’s to late 1800’s, the Island welcomed
     Gaelic immigrants from Scotland who brought their language                                        Margaree                          Englishtown

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     Island’s identity, but industrialization and globalization brought                                                             21
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     more people from around the globe, creating a                                                                             25
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     diverse multicultural society.                                                                                                         Membertou
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        Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College - St. Ann’s
Living Cultures
           Cape Breton Highlands National Park                                                                                                                            Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site                                    Indigenous Cultural & Interpretive Centre
                   Sharing Stories: Mi’kmaw Culture
                                                                                                       Eskasoni Cultural Journeys                                                         Mi’kmaw Interpretation Centre                                           Membertou Heritage Park
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                                                                                            P’jilasi. ‘Welcome’ in our native       delighted to share their knowledge                                                                                         Mi’kmaq Medicine Walk (Full              luskinigin and blueberry cake. Make
          Hear the story of Sismoqnapui          smudging, storytelling, and games.         tongue. The 2.4km hiking trail will     with you. Learn to dance, make axe                                                                                         experience, hiking level 1 – 2).         your own handcrafted dream catcher
                                                                                                                                                                              Discover a part of the rich Mi’kmaw   Mi’kmaw Interpretation Centre at
          Skwe’j—Sweetwater Maiden, a young      Programs are delivered 5 days a            take you along the Bras d’Or Lake       handles and traditional four cents                                                                                         Enjoy our Medicine Walk with a           and learn the story of its origin.
                                                                                                                                                                              heritage of Unama’ki! During          the Fortress of Louisbourg is a
          Mi’kmaq woman who was the first        week by Indigenous author, Parks           and its beautiful scenery. Experience   bread over an open fire. Your tour                                                                                         traditionalist on a local trail. Spend   Enjoy our Heritage Park interpretive
                                                                                                                                                                              Louisbourg’s French occupation,       special place to talk about Mi’kmaw
          to discover and boil sismoqnapui       Canada interpreter and former chief        several facets of traditional life      will take two hours and will leave                                                                                         time gathering, harvesting, planting,    exhibits, introductory film and
                                                                                                                                                                              the Mi’kmaq played a vital role,      history through images, artifacts,
          (maple sap) in Mi’kma’ki (Eastern      Mary Louise Bernard. Check website         as you meet and interact with           you wanting more!                                                                                                          and learning about remedies and          browse our gift shop featuring local
                                                                                                                                                                              supporting the community through      songs, traditional drumming and
          North America) or participate in one   for further information.                   our heritage interpreters who are                                                                                                                                  it’s effects, followed by tea with       handmade art and craft.
                                                                                                                                                                              knowledge sharing and supporting      storytelling.
          of the programs offered: campfires,                                                                                                                                 the French in times of war.
                                                                                            • Group rates available                                                                                                                                            • 9am - 3pm daily with other hours and times available by appointment
          • 5 days a week, end of June to October                                           • Specialty tours upon request                                                    • Daily, June to September                                                       • Daily and weekly; some experiences require 12 - 24 hours notice
          • 1 - 1.5 hours                                                                   • Reservations required                                                           • 9:30am - 5pm                                                                   • Please call ahead
                                                                                                    Adults $49.00                                                                                                                                                      Adults $49.00
            Free with park                                                                                              www.dixonszodiacseafari.com                             Free with site           www.parkscanada.gc.ca/louisbourg                                                  www.dixonszodiacseafari.com
                                    www.parkscanada.gc.ca/capebreton                              Students $35.00 www.eskasoniculturaljourneys.ca                                                                                                                    Students $35.00 www.membertouheritagepark.com
            entrance pass                                                                      $40 per person                  855 259 4122                                      entry pass                      1-902-733-3552                                      $5 to $150                   855 259 4122
                                             1-902-224-2306                                  Children 10 & under $25.00   1-902-322-2279                                                                                                                        Children 10 & under $25.00   1-902-567-5333
Kluskap Ridge RV Park and Campground                                               Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village                                              Celtic Colours International Festival                                               Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
                                                                                               Made of Stories – Experiential Tour                                                           Cultural Experiences                                                            Musical Walking Tour

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          Kluskap Ridge is a one-of-a-        We offer Indigenous-inspired arts
                                                                                                                                                                         of Cape Breton Island with Celtic     spectacular autumn scenery with           Meet at the Celtic Music Interpretive   Breton’s culture, music and history
          kind campground destination         and crafts and on Thursday nights
                                                                                                                                                                         Colours Cultural Experiences.         a guided walk, hike, or boat tour.        Centre for a musical guided-walk        along the way. Learn a dance step,
          in Atlantic Canada. Owned and       from June to September we have a         Join our costumed animators as       the heart of their struggles and
                                                                                                                                                                         Break bread and share a home-         Hundreds of cultural experiences          along the beautiful Celtic Shores       some Gaelic words and enjoy a
          operated by community members       drumming session around the fire.        you travel back in time through      yearning for a better life. Celebrate
                                                                                                                                                                         cooked meal at one of the many        await you during the Festival, in         Coastal Trail with our musicians.       ceilidh by the ocean with our fiddler
          from Membertou, a community         We also provide customized tipis         four distinct eras – eras that       the rich history of these hearty and
                                                                                                                                                                         community meals or visit a farmers’   communities all over the Island,          Learn interesting facts about Cape      while you have a snack.
          of the Mi’kmaq Nation, the          for accommodations along with            chronical the Gaels as they built    Nova Scotia Gaels, on this 43-acre
                                                                                                                                                                         market for locally-grown food and     where the culture has been
          partners wish to share parts of     glamping tents and traditional RV        their new lives in Nova Scotia.      living history museum perched on
                                                                                                                                                                         handmade goods. Be entertained        maintained and nurtured for more          • The trail is flat and generally in good condition, but good walking
          their culture with their guests.    and tenting sites.                       Greeted by a thick and unfamiliar    a hill overlooking the picturesque
                                                                                                                                                                         and enlightened at a workshop or      than 200 years.                             shoes are recommended as well as a jacket or sweater on cooler days
                                                                                       forest, following weeks of           Bras d’Or Lake. Tours take place
                                                                                                                                                                         join in a square dance or a milling                                             • Approximately 1.5 hours
          • We partnered with East Coast Glamping of Halifax to help us offer a        sailing rough seas, this two-hour    Friday and Saturday from 10:30am
            5-Star Glamping service. Now boasting a 4.5 star rating on                 storytelling tour puts you at        - 12:30pm.                                                                                                                   • 9:30am
            Trip Advisor and 4.4 on Google.ca                                                                                                                            • Friday, October 11 - Saturday, October 19                                     • Selected weekdays June 3 - August 30
          • 7 days a week                                                              • Guided storytelling and milling frolic                                          • 300+ Community events                                                           (see website Events Page for schedule)
          • 9am - 8pm                                                                  • Try a traditional oatcake and cup of tea                                        • 50+ Official Concerts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 $25 per adult
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 www.celticmusiccentre.com
                 $34.50 - $150                  www.kluskapridge.ca                        $25 per person                  www.highlandvillage.ca                                                              www.celtic-colours.com                       $15 children 5-17 years
                                                                                                                                                                                 Various prices                                                                                                       1-902-787-2708
                   per night                      1-902-929-2598                           $15 per student                   1-866-442-3542                                                                       1-888-355-7744                              under 5 years free
Living Cultures
                                                                                                                                                                                Baile nan Gàidheal
                                                                                                                                                                                 Highland Village
          Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College                                                               Comunn Féis an Eilein                                                       Iona
                            Cultural Demonstrations                                                              2019 Summer Gaelic Events

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                                                                                                  Thigibh dhàn Chéilidh-Come            Doors open at 6:30pm. The Annual
24                                                                                                to the Céilidh! We invite you         Féis an Eilein takes place August
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                                                                                                  to explore our Island’s Gaelic        20-24, 2019. The “Féis” is a 5-day
                                                                                                  culture. The bilingual Gaelic-        Gaelic cultural festival designed
                                                                                                  English concert series features       to provide a hands-on experience
          Get a first-hand look at the living     song during a milling frolic, try a step        some of Cape Breton’s finest          with our language and culture.
          traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels         or two to traditional Cape Breton               traditional musicians, Gaelic         Enjoy a concert, lecture, traditional
          with our cultural demonstrations.www.kluskapridge.ca
                                                  music, and watch our master weaver              singers, and step-dancers.            milling frolic, and workshops in
          Witness the construction of a great 1-866-929-2598
                                                  create one-of-a-kind pieces at                  Complimentary tea and                 Gaelic language and song.
          kilt, learn some Gaelic words and a     the loom.                                       refreshments served.

                                                                                                  -   Wheelchair accessible
          • Half hour to 4 hours
                                                                                                  -   2 hours
          • Weekdays (June - October)
                                                                                                  -   7:30pm
          • 10:30am - 2pm
                                                                                                  -   Weekly July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 and August 20 - 24
               $8 adults, $6 youth,                  www.gaeliccollege.edu                              Adults $15 children                www.feisaneilein.ca
                $20 family of four                     1-902-295-3411                                     14 & under $5                     1-902-622-2627
Meat Cove
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Fresh Lobster
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Island-wide

               Culinary Experiences
                                                                                           Pleasant Bay

     Cape Breton Island is recognized among culinary enthusiasts
     as a “must-eat” region for its renowned shellfish. The finest                                                                           Ingonish
     lobster and snow crab in the world comes from the cold                                                                            35
                                                                                    Chéticamp
     coastal waters off Cape Breton. From foraging for mushrooms                                                                                                                Be indulgent...
     to buying grass-fed Highland beef at a farmers market, the
     Island celebrates local ingredients, used on the menus of many
     local restaurants. Pair your meal with a local craft beer, North                                Margaree                         Englishtown
     America’s first Single Malt Whisky, or rum aged to perfection at                                                       30
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     the Fortress of Louisbourg.                                                    Inverness                    St. Ann’s                        38                Glace Bay

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                                                                                                      Isle Madame
        Keltic Lodge - Ingonish Beach
Culinary Experiences

                       Baddeck Lobster Suppers                                                             Big Spruce Brewing                                                                    Breton Brewing Co.                                              Chanterelle Country Inn and Cottages
                                                                                    Organic Craft Beer and Farm-to-Fork Food Truck                                                           Tour & Tasting Experience                                                          The Cape Breton “Sampler”

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 A sampler of not to be missed         brae overlooking the estuary of
          Fresh hard-shell lobster and          Breton Island, where they farmed
                                                                                                                                                                           Breton Brewing opened its doors            and lagers. Experience the magic           experiences in Cape Breton that       North River as it flows into St. Ann’s
          all-you-can-eat chowder and           the land and fished the waters
                                                                                        Experience Atlantic Canada’s           days a week, a family & dog friendly        in 2015 and has established itself         of this award-winning brewery by           introduces history, culture and       Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean.
          mussels! Incredible! And while the    to provide for their family. The
                                                                                        only certified organic on-farm         outdoor bar, and incredible local           as a must see destination in Cape          taking in a tour of their brewing          nature. The eco-award-winning         The 100km Restaurant serves a
          food is amazing, so too are the       Montgomery men continue to fish
                                                                                        craft brewery and hop yard, with       eats from our own Farm-to-Fork              Breton. A welcoming taproom                facility. Walk through the normally        Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages    refined, locally-sourced menu, which
          stories behind the food. Arriving     these shores today, bringing the
                                                                                        spectacular views of the UNESCO        food truck -- you’ll want to stop by        offers a lighthearted atmosphere           off-limits areas of the brewery to         is the perfect place to take in the   changes daily depending on what is
          from Scotland in 1828, John           finest fresh lobster to Baddeck
                                                                                        Biosphere Bras d’Or Lake, and          more than once! Certified Organic:          where patrons can sit and enjoy a          get a richer understanding of the          beauty and bounty of Cape Breton.     fresh. And it’s served on the veranda
          Montgomery and his wife planted       Lobster Suppers.
                                                                                        in-depth tours of our two breweries.   Because Natural Means Nothing.              flight of tasters, or a pint of natural,   brewing process and learn more             The 100-acre estate sits high on a    adorned by flocks of hummingbirds.
          their roots along the coast of Cape
                                                                                        With live music on our cozy patio 4                                                unfiltered & preservative-free ales        about the craft.
          • Locally-fished hard shell lobster, Atlantic salmon,                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Award-winning inn and cottage accommodations
            Cape Breton snow crab or AAA striploin steak                                • Brewery open year-round / Food offered mid May to mid October                    • Tour of brewing facility and flight of four 5 oz tasters or 16 oz pint              • Travel packages designed to “sample” the culture, history and
          • All-you-can-eat mussels & chowder                                           • Brewery 10am to 7pm, 7 days a week. Food 11:30am to 7:00pm                       • Must be 19 years of age                                                               nature of Cape Breton
          • Locally-sourced wines and spirits                                             Wednesday to Sunday                                                              • By booking only                                                                     • Daily menu created by our chef from local ingredients
                                                                                                Adults $49.00
                                                                                               Pints and$35.00
                                                                                                         flights $8   www.dixonszodiacseafari.com                                                                                                                  For two, queen-sized bed
                   Prices vary
                                            www.baddecklobstersuppers.ca                      Students                       www.bigspruce.ca
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prices vary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      www.bretonbrewing.com                                                            www.chanterelleinn.com
                                                                                             Food 10
                                                                                                  available $8$25.00
                                                                                                               and up        855 259 4122                                                                                                                                $815 plus tax
                                                  1-902-295-3307                         Children    & under                  1-902-295-2537                                                                             1-902-270-4677                                                                   1-866-277-0577
Culinary Experiences
                    Eileanan Brèagha Vineyards                                             Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site                                                      Glenora Inn & Distillery                                                        Governors Pub & Eatery
                          Tour & Tasting Experience                                                       Rum: The Spirit of Louisbourg                                                                 Backstage Pass                                             Cape Breton Seafood and Celtic Experience

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                                                                                                                                                                               See our secrets and learn our         the barrel. After experiencing            this local family-owned eatery           every night of the week, with special
          Situated on a 200-acre former            of the numerous small islands in the
                                                                                               Discover the taste and aroma          Parks Canada has partnered with           history on a tour through our inn     the warehouse, your host will             has been serving up fresh-from-          Cape Breton ceilidhs (pronounced
          homestead in Marble Mountain,            Bras d’Or Lake, which can be seen
                                                                                               of Fortress™ Rum and the story        Authentic Seacoast Company,               and distillery. We’ll give you a      bring you to the pub for a private        the-ocean seafood of the highest         KAY-lees), on Wednesdays and
          overlooking the Bras d’Or Lake,          from the former homestead.
                                                                                               of this drink made from sugar.        who created a signature edition           private tour detailing our journey,   tutored whisky tasting of various         calibre, choice hand-cut steaks from     Saturdays. For local craft beer, a
          Eileanan Brèagha (pronounced
                                                   Tasting Room open 10am-4pm                  Sample an authentic rum punch         rum maturing in oak barrels at the        our founder’s vision, the whisky’s    Glenora expressions. Starting at          the best butchers, and has been          Cape Breton-inspired menu and
          AY-len-an BREE-ah) is Cape Breton’s
                                                   daily during peak season, or by             recipe and learn how sugar            Fortress of Louisbourg. Fortress™         production, and a backstage pass      $125/person (excluding taxes). By         creating appetizers and mains that       warm, down-home hospitality, you
          first and only estate winery. Scottish
                                                   appointment. Stop in to sample and          cane and its alcoholic offshoot       Rum captures the authentic spirit         to the Whisky Warehouse where         appointment only, and don’t forget        are distinctively east coast. This hot   can’t beat a visit to Governors Pub
          Gaelic for “beautiful islands,”
                                                   purchase some wine, or ask for a            influenced trade, shipping, and       of New France’s rum trade.                you’ll draw a sample directly from    to bring your camera.                     spot for locals and showcase for         & Eatery.
          Eileanan Brèagha was named
          in homage to the owner’s Gaelic          glass at local restaurants.                 slavery in colonial North America.    À la santé and cheers!
                                                                                                                                                                               •   Participants must be 19 years or over                                       •    All shows before 10pm no charge
          heritage and for the majestic view
                                                                                               • Daily, June 1 to October 14, 2019                                             •   2 hours                                                                     •    Show times: 12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-9pm, 10pm-2am
          • Must be 19 years of age                                                            • 35 minutes                                                                    •   Daily - by appointment only                                                 •    Almost daily and sometimes twice daily
          • Proof of age may be requested                                                      • Must be 19 years of age or older                                              •   3pm                                                                         •    Serving fresh local lobster all year round
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Adults $49.00
                                                                                                                                                                                     $125 per person                                                                                          www.dixonszodiacseafari.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Prices Vary $35.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Students
                                                   www.eileananbreagha.ca                                                   www.parkscanada.gc.ca/louisbourg                                                         www.glenoradistillery.com                                             www.governorseatery.com
                   Prices vary                                                                   $10.80 per person                                                                                                                                                                                    855 259 4122
                                                      1-902-756-3533                                                                1-902-733-3552                                    (excluding HST)                    1-902-258-2662                            Children 10 & under $25.00 1-902-562-7646
Culinary Experiences
                                     Keltic Lodge                                                 Lakeside Landing at Inverary Resort                                                                                                                                        The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
                     Eat, Drink and Be Merry Package                                                                 Lobster Love Affair                                                            Seaside Lobsterfest                                                                       Ceilidhs & Lobster

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                                                                                                                                                                                 Peter’s Canal, with Captain Scott and    lobster! Back ashore, you can choose
          World-class views, sophisticated       from the dining room. Whether                                                                                                   his first mate George. They deliver a    your lobster right from the water you
          flavours and exceptional service       feasting on our superb breakfast                                                                                                Lobster 101 course that’s informative,   wish to purchase. The locals will
          are hallmarks of your stay at the      buffet or a Maritime-inspired entrée,                                                                                                                                                                                 Our Ceilidhs & Lobster event takes       weekly dinner feature is a fresh,
                                                                                                                                                                                 enlightening and entertaining. Learn     show you how to cook them right on
          venerable Keltic Lodge. Indulge        the views of the Atlantic Ocean and                                                                                                                                                                                   place every Friday during the            local lobster dinner served with
                                                                                                                                                                                 how to set and haul lobster traps,       the shore. Eat them there with the
          yourself with a chef-inspired dinner   the majestic Highlands also provide            Join us at our Lakeside Restaurant   before resting up for your next                                                                                                   summer months from 6:00pm-               homemade potato salad, corn-on-
                                                                                                                                                                                 measure lobsters, band their claws,      locals, where they can teach you to
          at the Purple Thistle Dining Room,     a feast for your eyes. So dress up a           for a delicious, traditional Nova    adventure, but not before returning                                                                                               9:30pm. Each week, we feature            the-cob, a freshly baked roll and
                                                                                                                                                                                 determine between males and              crack the lobster as well.
          including fresh lobster from South     little, treat yourself, and eat, drink,        Scotia lobster dinner as you watch   to Lakeside for our breakfast buffet                                                                                              local, talented musicians. Admission     garlic butter for dipping. Our full
          Bay – a beautiful inlet you can view   and be merry!                                  the waters of the Bras d’Or Lake     the next morning. Starting at $249          • This experience includes a free boat trip in St. Peter’s Bay. Seaside               is free. You can find us at 424          menu is also available. Reservations
                                                                                                lap onto the shore! Take in some     per couple!                                    Lobsterfest in St. Peter’s runs July 2-7, 2019. Lobsterfest                        Charlotte Street in Sydney. Our          are recommended.
          •   One night accommodation                                                           live music and a roaring bonfire                                                    is also hosting lobster fishing experiences July 3-6, 9am-3pm
          •   Full buffet breakfast                                                                                                                                                 (weather depending).                                                               • Large, seasonal rooftop patio overlooking Sydney Harbour
          •   Four course chef-inspired dinner with a bottle of house wine                      • 5-9 pm daily                                                                   • Bring a sweater or jacket                                                           • Open daily 11am
          •   June 15 - October 5                                                               • One night’s accommodation, dinner and breakfast                                 • 2 hours                                                                            • Lobster & Ceilidh Series - Fridays, 6-9:30pm during the summer
                                                                                                                                                                                          Adults $49.00
                 Starting at $353                                                                                                                                                 Price Students
                                                                                                                                                                                        is based on               www.dixonszodiacseafari.com                            Free to attend - seafood
                                                     www.kelticlodge.ca
                                                                                                      $249 per couple
                                                                                                                                     www.inveraryresort.com                                        $35.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                        www.visitstpeters.com/seaside-lobsterfest                                                             www.oldtrianglesydneyns.com
                    per couple                                                                                                                                                      market10 price                        855 259 4122                                    dinner at market price
                                                      1-800-565-0444                                                                    1-902-295-3500                            Children      & under $25.00       1-902-535-2485                                                                                 1-902-270-8003
Meat Cove
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Celtic Colours

               Music and the Arts                                                                                                                                                                International Festival
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Island-wide

                                                                                            Pleasant Bay
                                                                                                                                                                                   Be moved...
     With more fiddlers per capita than anywhere else in the world,
     Cape Breton Island is a hot spot for Celtic music and boasts                                                                              Ingonish
     renowned artists like Natalie MacMaster, the Rankin Family, Rita                 Chéticamp
     MacNeil, and many others. The Island also has a rich theatrical
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     scene, from large-scale musicals to a wealth of fabulous local
     productions.                                                                                                                    43

                                                                                                       Margaree                       Englishtown
     As you travel through our communities, you can meet artisans
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     at work creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces and even try your                    Inverness                    St. Ann’s
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     hand in the process. The Cape Breton Centre for Craft and
                                                                                                                                                          Sydney
     Design has a must-visit Gallery Shop containing the works of                                           Baddeck
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     over 70 Cape Breton artisans.                                                        Wagmatcook
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                                                                                                        Isle Madame
        Savoy Theatre - Glace Bay
Music and the Arts

                         Acoustic Roots Festival                                             Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design                                              Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design                                                   Celtic Colours International Festival
                                                                                               Visit the Craft Capital, Cape Breton Island                                               Customs House Artisan Incubator                                                                      Official Concerts

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          The Acoustic Roots Festival is held      laundry facilities, showers, food
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          Wildlife Park. The Festival features     zoo, swimming, wifi services and
          east coast talent representing           observatory for visitors. During                                                                                                                                                                                  For nine days in October, amid the       sharing the stage with the best of
          several genres including folk,           the Festival, music workshops            Craft and art often mirror the         galleries in the Highlands, rug                                                                                                   splendour of the fall colours, Cape      Cape Breton’s singers, dancers,
          country, Celtic, blues and               are presented by some of the             heritage, lifestyle and geography of   hookers in Chéticamp and jewellers                                                                                                Breton Island overflows with music,       players, storytellers, and culture
          bluegrass. Festival goers get to         performers. To book a campsite           the region where artisans live and     everywhere in between. You will find        The Customs House Artisan               pottery, leather, textiles, jewellery,        energy, and excitement as people         bearers. Concerts take place in
          enjoy full-service camping for           phone 1-902-727-2483. Please             work - nowhere is this more evident    fascinating blends of traditional           Incubator is a must-see in the Town     wood, visual art, glass and more.             come from far and wide to celebrate      unique venues ranging from intimate
          trailers and RVs as well as a large      visit our website for musician           than on Cape Breton Island. Artful     and cutting edge, functional and            of Port Hawkesbury, located at 402      You can see artists in residence at           our rich culture. At any of the dozens   community halls and churches to
          tenting area. The Park also has          information.                             surprises can be found tucked in       aesthetic, simple and                       Granville Street. The Gallery Shop at   work in one of the state-of-the-art           of concerts, you’ll experience some      modern schools and dedicated
                                                                                            the nooks and crannies around the      sophisticated craft.                        Customs House features a stunning       studios. Visit Customs House for all          of the world’s fnest musicians           performance spaces.
          • August 30: 6-10pm August 31 and September 1: 11am - 10pm                        Island. Potters on the North Shore,                                                display of Cape Breton craft in a       things handmade!
          • Three days                                                                                                                                                         wide variety of media including                                                       • Full concert details available Friday, June 21
          • Shuttle service available                                                       • Representing over 70 artisans                                                                                                                                          • Tickets on sale Tuesday, July 9
                                                                                            • Share your craft photos using #ilovecbcraft                                      • Share your craft photos using #ilovecbcraft                                         • Friday, October 11 - Saturday, October 19
           $12 per day or $30 for three                                                            Adults $49.00
                                                 www.acousticrootsfestival.com                                         www.dixonszodiacseafari.com
                                                                                             Prices vary $35.00
                                                                                                 Students
           days (discount for students                                                                              www.capebretoncraft.com                                                          www.capebretoncraft.com/customs-house                                                             www.celtic-colours.com
                                                       1-902-727-2483                                                          855 259 4122                                      Prices vary                                                                            Prices vary
                  and seniors)                                                              Children 10 & under $25.00 1-902-270-7491                                                                           1-902-625-1928                                                                            1-888-355-7744
Music and the Arts
                  Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery                                                                                                                                                 Makin’ Waves                                                                     Theatre Baddeck
                          Glass Blowing Experience                                                       Highland Arts Theatre                                                     Presented by Sydney Credit Union                                                                      2019 Season

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                                                                                          Highland Arts Theatre, or            2014 as a newly renovated, state-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             to Baddeck village with high            play about the morals of stealing
                                                                                          “The HAT” as it’s affectionately     of-the-art performance space. In
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             quality, professional theatre that is   steak from the local Co-op; and Sexy
                                                                                          called, is downtown Sydney’s         just a few short years, the HAT has        From their home at Wentworth            world-class musicians from
          The experienced glass blower         It is helpful to arrive well before                                                                                                                                                                           hilarious, heartwarming, and has        Laundry - a romantic comedy about
                                                                                          premiere performance venue for       become a consistently reliable             Park’s iconic bandshell in the heart    across Canada including Juno
          shows you how to make a piece        the class so you can watch the                                                                                                                                                                                a distinct Cape Breton flavour! Our     a couple armed with a copy of Sex
                                                                                          theatre, music, dance, and the       professional theatrical presence in        of Sydney, Makin’ Waves combines        award-winners Wintersleep and
          then guides you to make it.          glass blowing demo. The demos                                                                                                                                                                                 2019 season includes He’d Be Your       for Dummies trying to revitalize their
                                                                                          performing arts. Formerly the home   downtown Sydney, producing quality         a wonderful community atmosphere        Joel Plaskett Emergency, East Coast
                                               are free daily 10am through 5pm.                                                                                                                                                                              Mother’s Father’s Cousin - a sweet      marriage.
                                                                                          of historical St. Andrew’s Church,   productions with a special emphasis        with the rich musical tradition of      favorites Port Cities, Slowcoaster,
          The next day when the glass          The class must be booked 24                                                                                                                                                                                   comedy about a quirky Cape Breton
                                                                                          the venue officially re-opened in    on Cape Breton songs and stories.          the Park. Join residents and visitors   and Dave Sampson, and
          comes out of the kiln, you get to    hours in advance.                                                                                                          on Thursday evenings starting July      T. Thomason of CTV’s The Launch.           • 7 performances per week from July 5-August 18 and
          keep both the demo piece and                                                    • Theatre, music and dance productions for everyone’s taste!                    4th for five free concerts featuring                                                 September 20-October 5
          your creation.                                                                  • Don’t miss our 2019 Summer Season - featuring some of
                                                                                            Cape Breton’s best and brightest with a full season of the                    • Wentworth Park, Sydney                                                           • Tuesday-Friday 7:30pm; Saturday 3:30pm & 8pm; Sunday 3:30pm.
                                                                                            HAT’s Greatest Hits!                                                                                                                                               Full performance calendar: www.theatrebaddeck.com/calendar
          • 1 Hour                                                                                                                                                        • July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1
          • 10am - 5pm Daily                                                              • For full schedule and package offers, check out our website below             • Weekly- 6pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Tickets   $18$49.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Adults     - $32
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        www.theatrebaddeck.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        www.dixonszodiacseafari.com
                                              www.glassartisans.ca                                                       www.highlandartstheatre.com                                                    www.makinwavesfestival.ca                               (see   website$35.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Students      for
            $100 per person                                                                   Prices Vary                                                                       Free                                                                                                        1-902-412-7122
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               855 259 4122
                                                1-902-929-2585                                                                 1-902-565-3637                                                               1-902-563-5065                                        full price list)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Children 10 & under $25.00
Music and the Arts
                                                                                                                                                                   Wildfire Pottery
                                                                                                                                                                         Cabot Trail
                             The Savoy Theatre                                                       Town of Port Hawkesbury
                 The Cape Breton Summertime Revue                                    25th Annual Granville Green Concert Series 2019

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                                                                                         This year’s series will feature six   summer to present wonderful
          The Cape Breton Summertime           successful musicians                      free outdoor concerts held on         music for everyone’s enjoyment.
          Revue is a popular music and         and actors have been part of the          Sundays from July 7 to August 11
          comedy production which features     Cape Breton Summertime Revue –            at the Granville Green band shell     On the beautiful Strait of Canso,
          comical, topical, local content,     Maynard Morrison, Bette                   in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia.      each concert at the band shell
          mixed with a light-hearted Cape      MacDonald, the Rankin Family, Rita        From folk to Celtic, established      begins at 7pm and concertgoers
          Breton perspective and top-notch     MacNeil, and Natalie MacMaster,           and emerging artists from across      are encouraged to bring blankets
          original and traditional music.      to name just a few.                       Canada will take to the stage this    and chairs for comfort.
          Many of Cape Breton Island’s most

          Savoy Theatre Glace Bay                                                        • Sundays - July 7 - August 11
          • July 23, 24, 25                                                              • 7pm
          • August 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 28, 29                                               • 90 minutes
                                                                                                Adults $49.00
              Savoy Theatre                                                                                          www.dixonszodiacseafari.com
                                              www.savoytheatre.com                            Students
                                                                                             Free       $35.00     www.granvillegreen.ca
              Tickets: $54.50                                                                                                855 259 4122
                                                1-902-842-1577                           Children 10 & under $25.00 1-902-625-2591
Meat Cove                                                                    Fortress of Louisbourg
                                                                                                                                                                                                              National Historic Site

             History
                                                                                        Pleasant Bay                                                                        Be part of Canada’s story...
     Travel back to the 1700’s at the Fortress of Louisbourg where
     world powers once fought for control of a continent. French                                                                          Ingonish
     soldiers march through the streets of the town as ladies and                Chéticamp
     gentlemen dance in formal parlours. Cannon fire shakes the
     ground as harpsichord tunes mingle with baking bread aromas
     drifting from the stone bakery.
                                                                                                  Margaree                       Englishtown
     Delve into the mind of a genius at the Alexander Graham Bell
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                                                                                 Inverness                    St. Ann’s                                        Glace Bay
     the modern world, from communication to flight to artificial
     respiration. Explore one of our many other museums and                                            Baddeck         50                            Sydney    51
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     heritage sites.                                                                   Wagmatcook
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       Miners Museum - Glace Bay
History
              Alexander Graham Bell National                                                     Alexander Graham Bell National                                                   Cape Breton Miners Museum                                                  Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
            Historic Site 100 years of HD-4 Hydrofoil!                                             Historic Site White Glove Tour                                        A Day in the Life of a Cape Breton Coal Miner                                               Cannon Firing | Musket Firing

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                                                                                                                                                                        Deeps Colliery, a coal mine located     mining in Cape Breton. Above
          Celebrate the centennial of the        multimedia presentation with              Telephones, airplanes, hydrofoil   Examine Bell’s own photos,
                                                                                                                                                                        beneath the Museum building. Meet       ground, tour our interactive exhibits        Add an explosive element to your        Or sign up with the Compagnies
          marine speed record set by the         unique photographs from the Bell’s        boats - these are the results      mementos, gadgets and gizmos
                                                                                                                                                                        your tour guide, a former coal miner,   and the Miners Village to learn more         visit—train to be a Cannoneer and       Franches de la Marine and get a
          HD-4 Hydrofoil! The secrets of         collection. Then get behind-the-          of Alexander Graham Bell’s         while you learn about the personal
                                                                                                                                                                        at the entrance to the mine and         about the coal industry and the men          light the fuse of a cannon identical    soldier’s basic training (no push-ups
          what was, in its day, the fastest      scenes with the Bell-Baldwin White        experimentation. But what about    and professional influences that
                                                                                                                                                                        dress in a poncho and hard hat to       and boys who worked tirelessly               to those that defended 18th-century     required!). You will fire an exact
          boat in the world are now              Glove Tour to discover artifacts          the process? This behind-the-      shaped his career. This experience
                                                                                                                                                                        prepare for the authentic experience    underground, and the women who               Louisbourg. An exclusive training of    replica of an 18th-century musket.
          revealed. Led by a guide, explore      from this wonderful example of            scenes tour takes you into the     is part of Destination Canada’s
                                                                                                                                                                        ahead. He will entertain you with       kept the coal fires burning!                 French colonial artillery techniques.
          The Road to the HD-4 during a          transportation history.                   otherwise inaccessible storage     Canadian Signature Experiences
                                                                                           areas housing artifacts from the   collection, which shows the world
                                                                                           Bell collection.                   the best that Canada has to offer!        • As the tour takes you underground, this experience is not suitable                 • Daily, July 1 - September 14, 2019
          • June to September
                                                                                                                                                                          for people with mobility issues                                                    • 45 minutes (Cannon) • 30 minutes (Musket)
          • 30 minutes per program                                                                                                                                      • Sturdy footwear and a light jacket or sweater required
                                                                                           • Daily, June to October           • Limited to six people per tour                                                                                               • Must be 16 years of age or older
                                                                                           • 30 minutes                       • Ages 12 and up                          • 1.25 hours
              $3.90 per person                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $55.20 per person
                                                                                                                                                                        • May 26 - October 20: 10am - 6pm
             (Road to the HD-4)               www.parkscanada.gc.ca/bell                                                                                                                                                                                             Adults $49.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (Cannon)         www.parkscanada.gc.ca/louisbourg
             $12.27 per person                     1-902-295-2069                                  $12.27                 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/bell                                                                                                                                     www.dixonszodiacseafari.com
                                                                                                                                                                               $16 per person
                                                                                                                                                                                                                www.minersmuseum.com                               Students
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                $36.80        $35.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        per person            1-902-733-3552
                                                                                               per participant                 1-902-295-2069                                                                                                                                                    855 259 4122
             (White Glove Tour)                                                                                                                                                                                     1-902-849-4522                            Children 10 & under $25.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (Musket)
History
                                                                                             Alexander Graham Bell
                                                                                              National Historic Site
                           LeNoir Forge Museum                                                             Baddeck
                           Blacksmithing Experience

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          Visit one of the oldest stone buildings   to take home. Cost includes materials,
          on Cape Breton Island and learn about     classes are limited to 4 participants,
          the traditional art of blacksmithing.     and pre-registration is required.
          Classes are held Thursdays
          throughout July and August, as well       Register by calling
          as a once-a-month weekend class.          1-902-226-9364 or e-mail:
          Participants will produce a forge piece   islemadamehistoricalsociety@gmail.com

          • Long pants and closed toed shoes required, all other protective
            clothing is provided.
          • 2 hours
          • Blacksmithing classes: Thursdays, July & August: 2 - 4pm
          • Tea in the Museum: Wednesdays, July 3 - August 21: 2 - 4pm

                   $30 - $65 (Blacksmithing)                      www.imhs.ca
                           $5 (Tea)                              1-902-226-2880
Meat Cove
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Cabot Cliffs Golf Course

               Golf
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Inverness

                                                                                           Pleasant Bay

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     many courses, designed to complement the stunning terrain,                                                                              Ingonish                         Be in a state of awe...
     surrounded by sweeping cliffs and majestic ocean views.                        Chéticamp

     The game of golf is about places — the challenge, beauty and
     prestige of the course. There are approximately 35 thousand
     golf courses in the world, but only a selection of these embrace                                Margaree                       Englishtown
     the true spirit of the game. Cape Breton is one of those places
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     with 3 courses in Golf Digest’s World 100 Greatest Courses.                    Inverness                    St. Ann’s                                       Glace Bay

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        The Lakes Golf Course - Ben Eoin
Golf                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Highlands Links Golf Course
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                    Dundee Resort and Golf Club                                                                     Keltic Lodge                                           The Lakes at Ben Eoin Golf Club & Resort
                             All-Inclusive Getaway                                                      Par-fect for Two Golf Package                                                        Golf & Dine on the Lakes

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                                                                                           Golf was invented for places like    GOLF Magazine and SCOREGolf
                                                                                           Cape Breton. And that’s more         as one of the best tracks in North
                                                                                           than evident when talking about      America. Experience for yourself
                                                                                           the fabled Stanley Thompson’s        why it’s called Thompson’s
                                                                                           Cape Breton Highlands Links golf     mountains and oceans masterpiece.
          Nova Scotia’s best all-inclusive      golf and delicious meals                                                                                                   The Lakes at Ben Eoin is a world-     of Ben Eoin Mountain. After your
                                                                                           course. Having celebrated its 75th   To truly enjoy the challenge of the
          golf getaway! The perfect way to      (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners)                                                                                         class course with stunning vista      round, indulge in creative, local
                                                                                           Anniversary in 2016, Highlands       place, Keltic Lodge offers the
          relax, unwind and have fun! Stay 2    all on the sparkling shores of Bras                                                                                        views of the Bras d’Or Lakes,         and irresistible food in our new
                                                                                           has been long recognized by          “par-fect” package for two.
          nights, enjoy unlimited rounds of     d’Or Lake.                                                                                                                 intricately woven around the base     restaurant.
                                                                                           publications such as Golf Digest,
                                                                                                                                                                           Package includes:
          • Golf clubs available for rent at the pro shop, and live music on-site          • One night accommodations for 2                                                • 18 holes with a shared power cart
            3 nights a week to add to your stay!                                           • Full breakfast for 2                                                          • Dinner for two including bottle of wine
          • May-October                                                                    • One round of golf for 2 with shared cart                                      • Menu options and wine selection will be available on day of play
                                                                                                  Adults $49.00
                Starting at $300 per person           www.dundeeresort.com                       Starting at$35.00    www.dixonszodiacseafari.com
                                                                                                                        www.kelticlodge.ca
                                                                                                Students                                                                        $500 for 2 people
                                                                                                                                                                                                               www.thebirchescountryinn.ca
              (based on double occupancy)               1-902-345-2649                        $385  per couple               855 259 4122
                                                                                                                         1-800-565-0444
                                                                                           Children 10 & under $25.00                                                                                                1-902-828-2277
Cabot Trail Relay – May 25-26
                                         The Saltscapes Cape Breton FEASTival – May 25-26
                                         Àros na Mara World Oceans Day Festival – June 6-9

                                         KitchenFest! Féis a’ Chidsin! – June 28-July 7

                                         Unama’ki Mawiomi (Pow Wows) – Eskasoni June 28-30,
                                         Potlotek July 20-21, Membertou, Wagmatcook, We’koqma’q
                                         Various dates to be confirmed (please check our website)
                                         Seaside Lobsterfest – July 2-7
                                  2019   Makin’ Waves Music Festival – Thursdays, July 4-August 1
                                         Granville Green – 25th year – July 7-August 11
                                         Rotary’s Sydney Ribfest – July 12-14
                                         CultureFête – July 19-21
                                         Cape Breton Summertime Revue – July 23-25, August 6-8,14-15, 28-29
                                         Acoustic Roots Festival – August 30-September 1
                                         St. Peter’s Pirate Days – September 12-15
                                         Hike the Highlands Festival – September 13-22
                                         Lumière Arts Festival – September 26-28
                                         Cabot Trail Writers Festival – October 4-6
                                         Celtic Colours International Festival – October 11-19
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