Fleur-Des-Lis Trail: June 26th – July 2nd, 2017
Granville Green Concert Series with The Barra MacNeils | Sunday, July 2nd, 2017 | Port
Hawkesbury Outdoor Stage, 411 Granville St, Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2M5 | Free Admission
| More Information: (902) 625-2591
Port Hawkesbury Parks & Recreation, along with the Port Hawkesbury Tourism Department, is proud
to present this year’s installment of the Granville Green Concert Series. Enjoy a lineup of artists and
performers from across the country and from the local area, with the first evening of the concert being
headlined by The Barra MacNeils, a Cape Breton favorite. Beginning at 7:00 PM, the concert will take
place outdoors overlooking the beautiful Straight of Canso. Come join us for this free outdoor concert
this Sunday for an evening spent outdoors with great music.
Rendezvous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta | Friday, June 30th to Sunday, July 2nd 2017 | Port
Hawkesbury Waterfront, Port Hawkesbury, NS | Free Admission | More Information: (902) 6257891
Ordinary isn’t on deck this summer as the Rendezvous 2017- Tall Ships Regatta makes its first stop
of the tour at the Port Hawkesbury Waterfront from June 30th to July 2nd. These remarkable ships
come from all over the world, and cover over 7000 nautical miles in their epic journey across the
Atlantic Ocean. Join the sailors for a guided tour of the vessels, and enjoy the concerts, kids’
activities, aboriginal customs and ceremonies, as well as some great food.
Canada Day 2017- Celebrating 150 Years | Saturday, July 1st 2017 | S&L Railway Station, 7330
Main Street, Louisbourg, NS B1C 1P5 | Free Admission | More Information: (902) 733-2720
The town of Louisbourg will be hosting an afternoon full of food and activities for the whole family this
Canada Day, in honour of the 150th birthday of our country. Come down to the S&L Railway Station
from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM to join the fun. Kicking things off will be the raising of the Canadian flag and
the singing of the national anthem, with pony rides, face painting and children’s games to follow.
Enjoy a free barbeque and birthday cake, all complete with live music by local artists.
Canada Day at Lenoir Landing | Saturday, July 1st 2017 | Lenoir Landing Waterfront, 708
Veteran’s Memorial Dr, Arichat, NS B0E 2L0 | Free Admission | More Information: (902) 2261918
Isle Madame is celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday, and they have a big celebration planned for our
country’s big day. The fun starts at 2:00 PM, with the raising of the Canadian flag and singing of “Oh
Canada”, followed by children’s activities and live entertainment. At 2:30, a game of bingo will be
held, followed by a magic show at 3:00 PM performed by Paul`s Magic & Illusion. At 4:00 PM,
Canada Day birthday cake will be served, followed by a fireworks display at dusk. Be sure to attend
this Canada Day festival and celebrate Canada`s big birthday with the locals at Lenoir Landing this
Saturday.
Ceilidh Trail: June 26th – July 2nd, 2017
Hands Dancing Open Reception | Friday, June 30th 2017 | Inverness County Centre for the Arts, 16080 Highway
19, Inverness, NS B0E 1N0 | Free Admission | More Information: (902) 258-2533
The Inverness County Centre for the Arts is proud to present the opening of their annual Hands Dancing exhibit, an art
show in which members of the Inverness County Centre for the Arts present their one of a kind artwork and showcase
their creative talent. Art work of all sorts is to be featured, with over 50 artists presenting at least one unique piece. On
top of getting to view their intricate art work, you’ll also get the chance to talk to the various artists and discuss their
works. Following the exhibit opening, an auction will be held, with items from local businesses as well as artwork from
the artists participating in the exhibit. Don’t miss this opportunity to view these impressive works of art and even the
chance to bring home a unique piece of artwork created right here on the island.
Return of the Vanishing Cape Breton Fiddler | Friday, June 30th 2017 | Strathspey Performing Arts Centre, 11156
Route 19, Mabou, NS B0E 1X0 | Tickets $35 (40$ If Purchased Day of Show) More Information: (902) 945-5300
Celebrating the story of a 40 year long volunteer effort to preserve and revive Scottish traditions in Cape Breton, the
Strathspey Performing Arts Centre is proud to present Return of the Vanishing Cape Breton Fiddler. Celebrating the
release of a 1972 televised documentary detailing how the Scottish music and tradition of Cape Breton was fading
away, this documentary is arguably what has kept our Scottish traditions and heritage alive and going stronger than
ever. Enjoy a performance by the Cape Breton Fiddle Association, a question and answer period with Ron MacInnis,
and excerpts from the brand new documentary.
Sightlines: Exploring Visual Arts | Tuesday, June 27th to Sunday, July 2nd 2017 | Inverness County Centre for
the Arts, 16080 Highway 19, Inverness, NS B0E 1N0 | Free Admission | More Information: (902) 258-2533
Come down to the Inverness County Centre for the Arts to view their Sightlines: Exploring Visual Art exhibit. Featuring
artists from the local area, across Canada, and even from different corners of the globe, the exhibit will explore a variety
of conventional and non-conventional art forms. Deepen your experience by attending an art opening within the gallery,
where you’ll get to talk to the artists about their work. Turn a quick visit into a worthwhile excursion and stop by the
Inverness County Centre for the Arts.
KitchenFest! 2017 West Mabou Square Dance | Saturday, July 1st, 2017 | West Mabou Hall, 2339 West Mabou
Rd, Mabou, NS B0E 2W0 | Admission $8, Under 12 Free | More Information: (902) 295-3411
KitchenFest! 2017 will be holding a square dance at the West Mabou Village hall, as part of their events set for this
year’s schedule. Jump in on the action, and discover how much fun this big part of Cape Breton nightlife really is! It’s a
great opportunity to hear some great live music, interact with the locals, and get into the Cape Breton spirit. Dance
begins at 9:00 PM and ends at 12:00 PM, all ages welcome.
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