Event Schedule

Learn to Jingle dress dance with Ceilidh Isadore + Sarah Peck: open to residents of We'koqma'q + Wagmatcook

4 week program from July 10th

email ellanicholas@wecobah.ca

Russel & John Marshall Memorial Fast Pitch Tournament

email Isaiah Bernard to register

ibernardf@potlotek.ca

Russell & John Marshall Memorial Fast Pitch Tournament 🥎
📅 June 23–26
📍 Russell Marshall Memorial Ballfield
Come out and enjoy some great ball games and community spirit as we honor the legacy of Russell & John Marshall. ⚾🔥
📩 For more information or to register a team, contact:
Isaiah Bernard at 📧 ibernard@potlotek.ca
As of now, there is only a men's division but if there is enough interest, we will add a women's division as well.
Let’s play ball! 💪🏽🏆

ACAP Garden Party featuring ia grazing table off n season and locally produced foods.

This is a fundraiser for ACAP CB

Music by Bethany June, Mocktails & non-alcoholic beer will be served, challenge your nature trivia!

$60/per person

Free live music at the Grand Narrows Waterfront every Sunday this summer!
Beer garden and Wheelhouse Cafe on site.
Thank you to our sponsors and valued customers!

A week long event hosted in St. Peters highlighting Cape Breton Island life!

Individual events for 2025 include: turning the tides, poker walk, scavenger hunt, bingo, sailing race, and of course the 6th annual swim the Canal.

Energetic, traditional dance music of the Maritimes, Scotland, Ireland with international and local talent: Chris Norman, flutes; David Greenberg, fiddle & baroque...
$20 Advanced tickets
$25 at the door

Step back in time with Sherbrooke Village's travelling Ambrotype Studio

Using a camera from 1905 and the historic wet plate collodion process, our photographers capture hauntingly beautiful images on glass—just like they did in the 1800s. Visitors can dress in period costume and experience the magic (and stillness!) of this rare photographic art form.

The travelling studio will be on location at Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village Museum on July 30 - August 1 daily from 10AM - 4PM. Please register at Welcome Centre upon arrival. Drop-in only (due to the variation in processing times, we cannot accept advance registration).

Pricing (5x7" matte):

1 person in photo - $89.95
2 people in photo - $99.95
3 people in photo - $109.95

Start Your August Long Weekend with a Bang in Grand Narrows!
Get ready for two unforgettable shows with the incredible Jordan Musycsyn! Cape Breton’s own takes the stage Friday in Grand Narrows, then keeps the energy rolling Saturday at Highland Village Day in Iona.
Back-to-back shows, stunning views, and all the East Coast vibes you love — don’t miss this perfect weekend soundtrack!

EVERYONE WELCOME

MC: Geaorge Marshall & Gary Joseph

Community Host: SONS OF MEMBERTOU

Drummers: TBA

6:30 Friday/ saturday/ sunday Sunrise ceremony

1pm Saturday/ Sunday Grand entry/ drumming & Dancing competitions

5pm Saturday/ Sunday community feast

2:00pm – 6:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of fun and Gaelic arts and experience traditional Nova Scotia Gaelic culture in this outdoor concert overlooking the scenic Bras d’Or Lake. The 64th Annual Highland Village Day Concert will feature Adam Baldwin, Lucy MacNeil, Bradley Murphy & Mia Gould, Andrea Beaton, Cameron and Aidan MacNeil, Beinn Mhàbu Trio, Joanne MacIntyre and Sons, Susan MacLean, MacArthur School of Dance, Highland Village Cleasaichean (and more!), and will be hosted by Matt Moore.

Admission $20 per person, children 12 and under free. Tickets available at the gate (gates open at 12PM).

Hosted by Village on the Canal Association, “Swim the Canal” event revives a community tradition in a fun and safe way!

There are two swim options through the locks (800m) and a
width swim from Battery Park beach to the Canal wall and back
(100m).

For more information and to register: www.visitstpeters.com.

Join the conversation and share pics of past swims in our Facebook group at
facebook.com/groups/SwimTheCanal.
Location: St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site
Parking: Battery Park side of the Canal
Cost: $25 per person / $30 on day of the swim
Time: 3pm-5pm (Registration at 1:30pm / Swim starts at approx 3pm)

Featuring Local Car Clubs
- Cape Breton Antique & Custom Car Club,
- North Side Boys Car Club,
- Mustang Car Club
- Cape Breton British Car Club
On-site Market
Live Music
BBQ
Beer Gardens
Games and Prizes

Come on out to Wagmatcook First Nation and support Indigenous Athletics.

There is a full schedule of events from dawn through dark including softball, track and field, Waltes,Tug-Of-War, nightly concerts and of course Fireworks. Check out the NS Mi'kmaw summer games for registration and event details.

Mawio’mi Tewitk: Sacred Gathering + Grand Narrows EVERYONE WELCOME

August 30, 2025 - Mawio'mi Tewitl is a vibrant community event at the Grand Narrows waterfront to celebrate Mi’kmaq friendship and culture including performances by local Indigenous musical artists, traditional storytelling, cultural demonstrations, and craft workshops and market

The Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society (GNWDS) and the 7GI Society are partnering to create a landmark initiative centered on Mi’kmaq history and friendship along the Barra Strait. This project is designed to deepen community connections, promote cultural understanding, and celebrate the rich heritage of the Mi’kmaq people.
With a targeted completion in 2025, this initiative includes interpretive signage, student engagement, and cultural events that honour the enduring friendship between Mi’kmaq and non-Indigenous communities.

Key Components:
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1. Student Artwork Collaboration

• GNWDS hopes to incorporate student artwork inspired by the theme of Mi’kmaq friendship through the years.
• Workshops and educational sessions for students to learn about Mi’kmaq culture and history.
• Student Art work to be displayed at our Barra Strait Mi’kmaq Friendship Event (august 2025)
• Selected artwork will be featured on the interpretive signage, providing youth an opportunity to showcase their creativity and connection to the project. (2026)
2. Mi’kmaq Friendship Day (Aug 30 2025)

• A vibrant community event at the Grand Narrows waterfront to celebrate Mi’kmaq friendship and culture.
• Activities to include performances by local Indigenous musical artists, traditional storytelling, cultural demonstrations, and craft workshops.
• On site food offerings with a local culture flare
• Opportunities for attendees to learn about Mi’kmaq traditions and history in an interactive, inclusive setting.
Goals and Impact:
• Strengthen Relationships: Foster a deeper appreciation and understanding between L'Nu (the Mi'kmaq word for themselves) and non-Indigenous communities.
• Cultural Preservation: Highlight and celebrate Mi’kmaq history, heritage, and traditions.
• Youth Engagement: Inspire the next generation to connect with and express their understanding of Mi’kmaq stories through art.
• Tourism Development: Enhance the Grand Narrows waterfront as a cultural and educational destination.

Contact Information: For more information or to discuss partnership opportunities, please contact:

Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society
Randy Pointkoski
Email: rpointk@hotmail.com
http://www.grandnarrowswaterfront.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100029187654749

7GI Society
Nigel Kearns
Email: nigel.kearns@7gisociety.ca
https://7gisociety.ca/our-history/
https://www.facebook.com/7GIsocietyCB

We look forward to working together to celebrate and honour the rich heritage of Mi’kmaq history and friendship along the Barra Strait

EVERYONE WELCOME DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE

September 6, 2025
11:00am - 2:00pm

This afternoon festival of rural life is for the entire family. See demonstrations of flax processing, soap making, candle making and more. Take in a céilidh and have a bite to eat at the corn boil. Regular admission fees apply.