Blackjack, roulette, poker,
slot
machines. Entertainment in lounge; restaurant.
Admission must be 19 years of
age.
Fortress of Louisbourg National
Historic Site of Canada
Louisbourg
A faithful re-creation of a town
250 years ago, with impressive walls and majestic gates, quaint homes
and formal gardens, comfortable inns and lively taverns. Costumed
animators re-create the lives and activities of Fortress residents.
Enjoy 18th-century cuisine in three period restaurants. Guided walking
tours; allow a full day. Beaches, hiking/ski trails and fishing areas
also on site. Pets not permitted (no kennels available). O/S walking
tours; please inquire.
Admission charged
Marconi National Historic Site of Canada
Timmerman St, Glace Bay
The site where Guglielmo
Marconi
initiated the age of global communications a century ago. In December
1902, an official wireless message beamed across the Atlantic,
heralding a new era of communication. Discover the genius of the
scientists who pioneered today’s technology. Exhibits include a model
of the original Table Head station.
Admission free.
Miners'
Museum
42 Birkley St. Quarry Point (off South St). Glace Bay
“A focus on the contribution
of the
coal miner and coal in the continuing advance of civilization.” Many
exhibit; guided tour of the Ocean Deeps Colliery; simulated mine ride.
The Miners’ Village features a company store and a home from the period
1850–1900. Tickets to Men of the Deeps concerts (call 1 week in
advance).
Admission charged.
Sydney
and Louisburg Railway Museum
Louisbourg
The restored railway station
(1895)
exhibits the history of the S&L Railway, railway technology and
marine artifacts. The original freight shed houses a working model of
the line. Rolling stock includes two passenger cars (1881, 1914), a box
car, tank car and caboose. The Roundhouse displays unique memorial
quilts. Admission free, donations welcome.
Admission free, donations
welcome.
* FESTIVALS
Cape
Breton Auld Scottish Games
Regent Street, North Sydney
This event is a complete
Highland
games: including Highland dancing, ancient heavy weight games, pipers,
clan tents, vendors of Scottishwares and plenty of food vendors. There
are also plenty of Celtic and locale information booths on site to
enjoy. Children's activities are also provided to entertain the young
people.
Dates: Early August
Celtic
Colors International Festival
Sydney
Across Cape Breton Island.
Voted
one of the “Top 100 Events in North America” for 2003 by the American
Bus Association. Autumn is the time when the sounds of fiddles, pipes
and voices in song echo over the island with Celtic Colors
International Festival. An event to remember with over 250 musicians,
dancers, singers, and storytellers at venues across the Island with
Celtic Colors International Festival. The festival’s goal is to
increase international awareness of Cape Breton’s own world-class
Celtic talent and to help preserve Cape Breton’s “living” Celtic
culture.
Dates: Mid October
Granville
Green Concert Series
Port Hawkesbury
Series of free outdoor
concerts
made possible by the corporate support of community spirited
businesses. Bring your blanket or chair.
Dates: July & August
L’Ardoise
Acadian Days Festival
L'Ardoise
Entertainment for all ages,
booths,
games, meals, boat parade, parade of floats, dances, major ticket draw.
Dates: End July
Louisbourg
Playhouse
11 Aberdeen Street ,Louisbourg
Live theatre and toe-tapping
Cape
Breton music in our 17th century style theatre.
Dates: June to October
Mira Gala
Marion Bridge
Week-long event featuring
street
parade, concerts, dance, craft show, auction, beef bbq, strawberry
festival, antique car show, tababish tournament, bingo, sunshine
breakfast, road race, flea market, bake sale and fireworks.
Dates: End June to Early July
Sand
Castle Art Contest
Arichat
1st, 2nd, & 3rd prizes for
youth and adult castle & sculpture categories. Friday: contest at
Pondville Beach Saturday contest at Point Michaud Beach.
Dates: Mid July
Songs of
the Waterfront
Port Hawkesbury - Fleur-de-Lis Marconi Metro CB
An evening of Music -
Songwriter
Circle format featuring some of the best talent in Nova Scotia: Leon
Dubinsky, Doris Mason, Max MacDonald, Duncan Wells, John Gracie and
more.
Dates: July & August
Bartown Festival
North Sydney, NS
The North Sydney Bartown Festival Week long festival that features both cultural and historic content with popular festival favorites such as the annual parade, historical walking tours, mainstage performances, children events and fireworks that appeal to community and family alike.
