Event Schedule

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

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The Fly Fisher’s Companion is the very funny and poignant story of two lifelong friends who take an important fly fishing trip to Cape Breton's Margaree River. A classic odd couple, cantankerous Don is a hard nosed businessman and Wes is a chatty philosopher poet. They grew up together and raised their families on summer trips to the Margaree, but there are scars from their personal lives and the battlefields of World War II which have estranged them for years. Will this trip mark the bitter end or new beginning of a decades-old friendship?

The Fly Fisher’s Companion was first produced in 2005 by Ship’s Company Theatre in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia and is produced by permission of the Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.mqlit.ca

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Come on out to Beautiful Baddeck for local food producers and artisans.

Each year, a new roster of musicians are featured in the Best of Boxwood concert tour, with performances across Nova Scotia part of Musique Royale’s Summer Festival. This tour celebrates the energetic, traditional dance music of Maritimes Canada, Scotland, Ireland and more. Taking place annually in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the Boxwood Festival is renowned for its inspiring, multi-generational environment of workshops and concerts centered around traditional music and early music, with experts and amateurs providing an immersive artistic experience. The Best of Boxwood tour showcases the fruits of these collaborations across Nova Scotia.

Led by Chris Norman, Boxwood Festival's founder and equally a world renowned master of the wooden flute, the tour also features one of the greatest Irish fiddlers alive today, James Kelly, the dazzling percussive dancer Nic Gareiss, the much loved Irish singer songwriter Eamon O'Leary, and Janelle Lucyk, a baroque soprano.

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Teddy Bear Picnic: Hosted by the Dr. Kingston Memorial
Community Health Centre, this year’s picnic will include story
time, crafts, physical activities, and teddy bear dental check-up!
Location: George Robertson Recreation Complex fields
(Rain location: St. Peter’s Lions Hall)
Cost: Free Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Walk Through Time & Timber: Enjoy sights, sounds,
and history on a guided walk through Battery Park with raconteur
Clair Rankin. (Weather Permitting)
Location: Jerome Point Lighthouse in Battery Park
Cost: Free Time: Begins at 6:30pm

Summer Jam Session: Kitchen Rackets presents their 2023
summer jams every Thursday evening from Jul 6-Aug 31. Visiting
players are invited to sit in with local musicians. Singers, dancers
and listeners welcome. All ages welcome!
Location: St. Peter’s Lions Marina
Cost: Free Time: 7:30pm

Graveyard Tour – Roman Catholic Cemetery: Join guide Clair
Rankin for a tour of the Roman Catholic Church Cemetery to learn
about the history of our community. (Weather Permitting)
Location: Catholic Church Cemetery, 9789 Grenville St.
Cost: Free Time: 6:30pm

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ABOUT THE PLAY
It is post war Reserve Mines, Cape Breton and, after a short stint in the air force, young Ian MacDonald has returned to a household in disarray. His parents are feuding for some mysterious reason and his younger sister seems to be up to no good. The MacDonald family is quintessentially Cape Breton, full of wit and hard edges but ultimately deeply loving. This is a comedy that perfectly captures the spirit of the island, its humour and the tenacity of its people, and the hardscrabble existence of these mining communities that are at the heart of Cape Breton’s history.

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"Along the Shores of Washabuck"
FRIDAY AUGUST 2ND TO AUGUST 11TH, 2024

We are now into the 16th year of our ten-day summer festival, Along the Shores of Washabuck The event provides a wide variety of events, such as, morning cafes, daily walks, dances, pub night, softball games, golf scramble, kids' day and etc. It has shown it brings more visitors to our area for longer periods of time.

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Join us for an afternoon of fun and Gaelic arts. Fiddlers, step-dancers, pipers, and more, come together to treat visitors to traditional Nova Scotia Gaelic culture in this outdoor concert overlooking the scenic Bras d’Or Lake. This year marks the 63rd Annual Highland Village Day Concert. Highland Village Day is one of Cape Breton Island’s original Outdoor Scotch Concerts. $20 per person, children 12 and under free. 2-6 pm

Come on out. to beautiful Baddeck to shop from local food producers and artisans

S.A.M.—Saturday Artisan’s Market: Find locally made arts and
crafts, and connect with members of the crafting community!
Location: Bonnie Brae Club, 14 Toulouse St
Cost: Prices Vary
Time: 10am-2pm

Hosted by Village on the Canal Association, our tenth anniversary annual “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).

People who registered early will receive an
“I Swam The Canal” T-shirt. If you registered after June 30th you
will receive the water bottle displayed to acknowledge your
accomplishment!


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
Time: 3pm-5pm (Registration at 1:30pm / Swim starts at approx 3pm)

Summer Jam Session: Kitchen Rackets presents their 2023
summer jams every Thursday evening from Jul 6-Aug 31. Visiting
players are invited to sit in with local musicians. Singers, dancers
and listeners welcome. All ages welcome!
Location: St. Peter’s Lions Marina
Cost: Free Time: 7:30pm

Baddeck Quest is an all-ages, Village-wide, activity based scavenger hunt, on August 11 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm (with a concert on the wharf at the end).

$10 registration Have fun raising funds for the Baddeck waterfront!

11:30 am -1pm team registration
1-4pm Scavenger hunt
4pm Concert & Prizes