Event Schedule

Planning your summer weekends or a visit to Baddeck?

Your Saturday morning plans are set! Check out our vendor lineup for tomorrow’s market. We have a fantastic variety of fresh local produce, delicious baking, original art, handmade crafts, and unique treats ready for you. There’ll also be the Baddeck Lions Club joining us at our Community Table. Stop by and say hi!

📍 Parking lot of the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
🕙 Saturday, July 4, 10 AM – 1 PM

Better late than never... here's your Summer 2026 lineup at the Grand Narrows Waterfront! 🎉

We've been a little busy getting the season underway but we are SO excited to share what we have planned. Sunday Funday live music every week at the Wheelhouse Stage, Watercolour Wednesdays (sorry, sold out), the 16th Annual Car Show and we're also excited to be hosting Noises in the Narrows on August 22, brought to you by Mickeepers Entertainment

And be sure to follow us for any updates throughout the season.

Keep us part of your whole summer.

ABOUT THE PLAY
Two moms, Pam and Holly, are having tea and discussing their teenagers. What starts as a pleasant visit quickly becomes a complicated, bizarre and hilarious roller-coaster ride of misunderstandings, as Holly realizes that Pam has no idea what’s going on between their kids. The confusion launches into orbit with the arrival of Holly’s best friend, Cheryl, an outrageous Cape Bretoner of dubious pursuits. One lie leads to another as Holly and Cheryl do everything in their power to keep Pam in the dark. Little do they know, Pam may not be the head-burying ostrich they think she is.

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Content advisory: coarse language and mature themes.

Free live music + waterfront vibes = Granville Green!

Sunday evenings from July 5 – August 9 it's one of summer’s best traditions. Bring a chair, bring friends, and enjoy amazing live performances, all for FREE!

A great series of events happening in Big Pond put on by the great people at the Big Pond Volunteer Fire Department, starting July 5 to July 31, more events to come in August and September. Great events such a s Pickle Ball, Darts and breakfast every Sunday.

Learn More to see Calendar of Events for July

Join us for a guided Land & Culture Walk at Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village. This special folklife experience offers an opportunity to explore the histories, traditions, and connections to the land shared by the Mi'kmaq (L'nu) and Gaels of Nova Scotia.

Along the way, participants will learn about traditional knowledge of local plants, medicines, and the enduring relationships between people and the natural world that have shaped Mi'kmaw and Gaelic life for generations. Following the walk, guests are invited to enjoy tea and freshly prepared bonnach while continuing the conversation.

Reservations preferred. The costs are $40 per adult or $20 per student.

As you experience this special place, a stillness washes over. The pure beauty of the trail, winding in harmony with the shores of the Bras d’Or Lake, is an exceptional backdrop to this authentic and powerful Indigenous cultural experience. Eskasoni Cultural Journeys provides an essential voice for Mi’kmaw heritage.
For more information, please click the Register button to book tours and get more information.

Kitchen Rackets Summer Jams 2026

Thursdays 7:30 pm, at St. Peter's Lions Marina, July 9 through August 27

Please join us for some acoustic sessions as we embark on our 20th summer of hosting open jams. Visiting players are invited to sit in with locals for our traditional circle jam. All genres of music are agreeable, we may have a Celtic influence often but we have a lot of country, blues, folk, bluegrass, old time, Appalachian, Cajun and rock & roll enthusiasts. Singers, listeners and dancers welcome. This is a family friendly event. No admission charge. Free-will donations gladly accepted. BYO refreshments.

We are celebrating our 100th Anniversary of Grandona Legion Br. 124 with a full week of exciting activities from July 13 - 17th.

July 13: Monday Night Bingo with special 100th Anniversary door prizes
July 14: Family Movie Night - Doors open at 7pm, movie (TBA) starts at 7:30.
July 15: Crib Tournament - $30 per team, starts at 7pm. Includes a light lunch.
July 16: Meat Draw & Games Night followed by a special Legion Trivia at the Frolic & Folk.
July 17: Chase the Ace followed by entertainment by an Elvis impersonator.
- Anniversary cake and tea will also be served up on July 17th.
- Anniversary keepsake door prizes will be handed out each evening

The wait is over! 🎉 🎉🎉

Join us on July 16 at 2pm for the Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the new Baddeck Waterfront Boardwalk!

After months of anticipation, it’s time to celebrate this exciting milestone together. Gather with residents, visitors, funding partners, volunteers, and project supporters as we officially open this beautiful new waterfront space and mark a memorable moment for our community.

Come be part of the celebration—we can’t wait to officially welcome you to the boardwalk!

2nd annual Ryle Memorial Volleyball Tournament Registration deadline is 2 days away, Mens, Womens and Coed, Please book your team asap!

We are close to a week away from our family fun day event! Due to high amount of Bouncy castles booked, we will need assistance watching stations and some volunteers for the event
- 10 Bouncy Castles
- Food Truck
- Ice Cream truck

Let your imagination take shape at the beach! Join our Summer Recreation team for a Sandcastle Art Contest where creativity meets the coast.
Open to all ages - whether you're a master sculptor or just looking for some fun in the sun, it's your time to
shine (and sculpt)!
Bring your friends, family and your wildest beach ideas. Let's make unforgettable memories - one grain of sand at a time!
Registration: 12:30 pm
Build Time: Starts at 1:00 pm
Judging: 5:00 pm
Site Fee: $10 (Cash only)
Prizes
Best Castle
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50
Best Sculpture
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50
Winners in each category will receive cash prizes, issued by cheque and mailed to the address provided on the registration form.
Register onsite (cash only)
This event is contingent upon weather conditions.

St Anne’s Mission

The Mi’kmaq have celebrated the annual feast of Saint Anne in Potlotek First Nation, Nova
Scotia, on a tiny island called Miniku since 1742.
• Saint Anne’s Mission has been recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada since 2002.
• The Mi’kmaq recognize Saint Anne as their Patron Saint since 1629.
• The Saint Anne's Mission is also a traditional meeting place for the Mi’kmaw Grand Council
(Sante Mawiomi) – They come together and discuss issues affecting the Mi’kmaw Nation. The
Grand Council (represents the 7 districts) and gives a yearly address on Sunday during the Saint Anne Mission

The annual Russell and John D Marshall Memorial!

Divisions
Mens A:

Mens B

Womens

U15
U13

Registration: Mens $600
Womens $500
U13,15: $300

Message me to be registered and although deadline is July 21st I would need a rough idea by July 17 for trophies!

Join us at Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village on Thursday, July 23 at 12:00 p.m. for a fascinating lunchtime presentation with Dr. Alana Pindar.
Food, Flowers and Our Future
Pollinators play a vital role in the world around us, but their importance extends far beyond beautiful blooms.
In this engaging talk, Dr. Pindar will explore how pollinators connect food production, ecosystem health, and human well-being. Learn how changes in pollinator communities affect not only crop yields but also the nutritional quality of the foods we rely on every day. Discover why protecting pollinators is essential to building resilient food systems and ensuring a healthy future for generations to come.
Whether you're a gardener, nature enthusiast, farmer, or simply curious about the natural world, this presentation offers an opportunity to learn more about one of the most important and often overlooked parts of our environment.
📅 Thursday, July 23
🕛 12:00 p.m.
📍 Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village Museum
This presentation is included with regular museum admission, and members are welcome to attend free of charge.

Little Narrows Community Development Association

Gather your smartest friends (or your funniest ones 😜) and join us for our monthly Trivia Night at the Little Narrows Community Centre on Saturday, July 25!!

Join us August 1st for the 65th Annual Highland Village Day Concert, one of Cape Breton’s most cherished summer traditions. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Bras d’Or Lake, this afternoon celebration features exceptional musicians, dancers, and tradition bearers from across Nova Scotia. Admission $20 (tickets available at the gate).

Car Show Fundraiser to purchase Jaws of Life/ Off Road Emergency Vehicle for the Big Pond Volunteer Fire Department.

Live Music, Canteens + Refreshments

ABOUT THE PLAY
Glen and Sandy have celebrated every wedding anniversary by coming to the same rustic cottage for a romantic getaway. This weekend marks a major milestone: 50 years of wedded bliss. Well, mostly bliss.... A week ago, Sandy mysteriously cancelled their big anniversary party and kicked Glen to the curb. In desperation, he’s staging an intervention. Join these lovebirds as they hilariously recount the good, the bad, and the ugly of spending half a century together. From one of Canada’s most successful playwrights, The Golden Anniversaries is a comedy about marriage, memory, and a long-term love for the ages.
Matinee's start at 2:30 and evening shows start at 7:30

Save the date for Wagmatcook’s 2026 Powwow happening September 12th and 13th!