Book a stay at the luxurious Sutton Place Hotel in Halifax and enjoy views of the bay from your room. 

Leave behind the rugged landscape of Cape Breton Island and head to the province’s capital along the route known as the Marine Drive. You’ll pass through many scenic towns and villages that speak to Nova Scotia’s seafaring heritage. We recommend a stop for lunch at Sherbrooke Village, a restored 1860s community.

In Mabou, you'll find the Glenora Distillery, which is the only distillery outside of Scotland allowed to use “Glen” in the name – an homage to Cape Breton’s Celtic and Scottish heritage. Why not stop in for a pint? 

If time permits, visit Mabou and stop in for a drink at the Red Shoe Pub owned by the musical Rankin Family. 

August 17-18, 2024

Takes place at the Garden River Ball Fields.

Honouring missing children and unmarked graves. Grand entry at noon and 7 pm on the 17th and 1 pm on the 18th.

From your base in Baddeck in the heart of the Bras d’Or Lake area, you’ll be able to explore the beautiful drive and stop in the many unique communities along the way.

Start your day with a drive along Cabot Trail. one of the world’s most scenic drives. For 300 km, the road winds through the Cape Breton highlands, climbs 500-metre-high capes, skirts rugged coastal headlands and passes through villages where ancient dialects can still be heard.

Settle in for a quiet night at Inverary Resort and enjoy picturesque views of the waterfront.

August 16-18, 2024

Takes place at the Big Island First Nation.

For more information, email reception@naongashiing.ca, or call 807-488-5602

After crossing the Northumberland Strait via ferry, make you way up Cape Breton Is-
land to the sleepy town of Baddeck, which will be your base for the next two nights, giving you ample time to explore the famous rugged coastline of Cape Breton.