Cape Breton Exhibition
For well over 100 years the CBEx has been a destination for friends, neighbours and visitors from across North America. You might even say it’s Cape Breton’s Original Summer Tradition.
For well over 100 years the CBEx has been a destination for friends, neighbours and visitors from across North America. You might even say it’s Cape Breton’s Original Summer Tradition.
Since 1966, the annual Nova Scotia Gen and Mineral Show has offered a weekend of workshops, geological events and demonstrations that will give you a glimpse into the world of working with gems and minerals.
Meet the next generation of East Coast folk superstars as we welcome Daniel James McFadyen, with special guests Moira & Claire, to the Chester Playhouse.
The sandcastle and sand sculpturing contest attracts over 10,000 people every year to the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. There are cash prizes for various categories.
Interested in learning more about Mi’kmaw culture? It is said that Grandmother Moon watches over the waters of the earth. Join Mary Louise Bernard for this Indigenous ceremony, which celebrates women's teachings around the time of the full moon.
Get a once-a-year, "behind-the-scenes" look at our wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility with tours of our medical facilities, access to our bird and mammal nurseries, and more at Hope for Wildlife's Annual Open House.
After a sold out concert in 2025, Chester’s own folk treasure Old Man Luedecke returns to the Playhouse with songs, laughs, and storytelling that will charm locals and visitors alike.
Be part of the largest multi-day motorcycle rally in Canada!
The Acoustic Roots Festival offers a variety of music including country, folk, celtic, blues and bluegrass. The event features some of the bests in east coast music.
Atlantic Canada's biggest Super Smash Bros & Fighting Game tournament is back! September 4-6 in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Lighthouse Arts Centre.
Come celebrate Labour Day at the Ross Ferry Marine Park on Cape Breton Island with a full day of events and activities for the whole family!
Experience the first International Gathering of Clan MacNeacail to take place in Nova Scotia. On September 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm, join MacNeacail (MacNicol/Nicolson) Clan members and Clan Chieftains from Canada, United States of America, Scotland, New Zealand, and Australia as they welcome Chief John MacNeacail of MacNeacail and Scorrybreac. Everyone is invited to the […]