Cape Breton Regional municipality - A Community of Communities

April 27 - June 1

Volunteer Blitz, Coxheath Hills Wilderness Trail, Coxheath. Objective: to remove deadwood from the sides of the trails. Besides helping to create more beautiful trails and reduce fire hazards, processing the deadwood through a wood chipper and then spreading the chips on top of the existing gravel base will naturalize the trails. Working teams will be organized and scheduled for convenient times, Mondays to Saturdays. There are branches and logs of all sizes, so there will be something that everyone can handle. Many hands will make light work, and no contribution will be too small! We will need organizers as well. For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

May 6 - June 21

Cape Breton artist Patsy MacKinnon’s exhibit Character Reference,  Main Gallery, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, Charlotte Street, Sydney.  Features 25 watercolour paintings that explore the people and landscape of Cape Breton Island. The exhibit also consists of MacKinnon’s preliminary sketches, studies and colour notes that paint the story of the art making process.

May 23 - June 1

Library Used Book Sale, McConnell Library, Sydney.  Regular library hours. 

June 1

International Trails Day, CBRM. Participants are encouraged to hike any or all of the local trails on Trails Day.  CBRM Trails events are listed below.   Everyone is welcome to join the trail leaders at the given times.  Punch cards and punches will be located at each trail site to record your walk.  Everyone welcome!

Guided Trail hikes:

7:00 a.m.  Early morning walk with the birds, Greenlink Trail, Sydney.  Meet at St. Anthony Daniel

8:30 a.m.  Morning guided hike around Baille Ard Trail, Sydney

10:30 a.m. Mid-morning history hike along Whitney Pier Heritage Trail

1:00 p.m.  Louisbourg Lighthouse trail with a Nordic Walking Demonstration

6:00 p.m.   Suppertime dessert hike to cabin for chocolate fondue, Coxheath Hills Wilderness Trail, corner of Blackett’s Lake and Coxheath Roads. 

7:00 p.m.  Evening at Mira Provincial Park, Brickyard Road, Albert Bridge.  Future plans chat, wieners and beans, and view the night sky at the observatory.

8:30 p.m.  Evening wrap up at Knox Hall, foot of Coxheath Hills Wilderness Trail. 

June 1
6:30 p.m.

Live and Silent Auction, Victoria Park, Junior Ranks Mess Hall, Victoria Park, Esplanade, Sydney.  Sponsored by the Cape Breastoners Dragon Boat Team.  Viewing starts at 6:30, auction at 7:30 pm.  Cost is $10:00 per person which  includes pizza and one drink and possible door prize.  Auctioneers are Larry MacLean & Dave LeBlanc.  The proceeds will support the Cape Breastoners Fundraiser for the International Breast Cancer Survivor Races in Sarasota, Florida, October 2014.  Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Cape Breastoners Dragon Boat Team, Emerald Isle , or by emailing:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

June 1
8:30 p.m.

JEST JAZZ, Flavor 19, Sydney.  The Joe Waye Trio Joe Waye Jr. (guitar), Johnny Hawkins (drums), Mike MacDonald (bass) with Bette MacDonald & Maynard Morrison.  Special guest Dave MacDonald (Flugelhorn).  Doors open: 6:30 PM.  Tickets: $35.  For Reservations: 562-2233. 

June 1
9:30 a.m.

Doctors Nova Scotia Youth run, Joan Harriss Pavillion "Big Fiddle,"  Esplanade, Sydney.  A family event!  Tiny Tots Trot, Elementary - 2.1 km, Junior High - 4.2 km.  For more information, phone 563-2414.  Register at school or on site www.capebretonfiddlersrun.com  Facebook and Twitter

June 6

VON Cape Breton Metro Presents An Evening of Comedy and Music, Centre 200, Sydney.  Entertainment by Aaron Lewis, Stephen Muise, Howie MacDonald, Terrance Murphy, Jenn Sheppard, Richard Burke and L.J. MacLean.  Tickets $50 each, table of 10 for $500. Tickets available at Casino Nova Scotia Promotions Booth, Pharmasave Charlotte Street and VON Cape Breton Metro office at Access Nova Scotia, 380 Kings Road,or by phoning Carol at 564-0736. (Must be 19 years or older)

June 7
8:00 p.m.

June 8
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Summer Social & Sale, Howie Center Volunteer Fire Department , Howie Centre.  Hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary.  Admission is $4.00.  Tickets available at door or in advance by calling 562-7602, 564-9864 or 577-2671.

June 16
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Lobster Supper, Sydney Forks Recreation Centre, Sydney Forks.  Includes a one pound lobster in the shell, homemade tea biscuit, salads, dessert, tea/coffee.    Eat in or take out.  Admission $15.00 Tickets required. For tickets call Gail at 562-8012. 

June 21
8:00 p.m.

June 22
9:00 a.m.

 Flea Market, Out Lady of Fatima Church Hall, Sydney River.  Admission $1;  age 12 and younger free.  Fundraiser for Cape Breastoners Dragon Boat Team.

June 22
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cruisin’ in the Classics, Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion, 60 Esplanade, Sydney.   Take a rare ride in a vintage car around downtown Sydney for only $10 to support Bereaved Families of Cape Breton. We’ll be rockin’ to the oldies and dancing up a storm while you are chauffeured in vintage cars from the Cape Breton Antique and Custom Car Club. Enjoy some lemonade and a BBQ. All proceeds will support Bereaved Families of CB. Rain date: Sunday, June 23, 2013 at the same time. For more information, phone (902) 577-1244, 567-0377, 564-6795 or e-mail mabel @syd.eastlink.ca or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

June 29

Fishing Derby.  Sponsored by  UNIA.   Contact Theresa  Brewster  at 842 5389 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

July 1

Canada Day, Glace Bay.  For more information, contact Valery Bobbett  at 842- 0180 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

July 1
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Canada Day, Westmount.  Parade at 11 am down Westmount Road;  Bicycle Parade at Petersfield at 12:00 noon.  Canada Day Picnic at Petersfield from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.  For more information, contact Chairperson Claire Detheridge at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

July 1

Canada Day, Sydney.  Celebrate Canada Day on the Sydney Boardwalk beginning at 10:30 a.m.  For more information, contact Carolyn Markotich at 563-5511 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

July 1

Canada Day, Louisbourg. For more information contact Cindy Hynes at 733-2351 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

July 4 - 7

Lambert Todd  Days, Reserve Mines.  Contact Jackie Murray 849-4583 or 304-2650;  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

July 8 - 13

Centennial events, New Waterford. 

July 11 - 14  

Bay Days, Glace Bay.  Contact Dave  574-1856;  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

July 13 - 21

 Coal Dust Days, New Waterford.  www.nwcoaldustdays.com

July 13 - 21

Rural Summer Festival, Louisbourg and various rural communities in surrounding areas. For more information contact Cindy Hynes at 733-2351 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

July 14 - 21

Big Pond Summer Festival

July 19 - 28

Seaside Daze, Dominion. www.seasidedaze.com 

August 2 - 5

Cape Breton Bikefest - Thunder in the Highlands, Cape Breton Regional Municipality.   Four days of Island wide Food, Cultural, and Historical Celebrations and Events for all Motorcyclists.  Enjoy the beautiful Cape Breton Scenery on one of our escorted rides, or enjoy three nights of free concerts, vendor village, motorcycle drag racing, show and shine, stunt shows, motorcycle demonstrations, Louisbourg Crab Fest, the Storm the Fortress of Louisbourg, and so much more. Experience Cape Breton hospitality at its finest.   Cape Breton Bikefest - Thunder in the Highlands was a recipient of the People's Choice Award Event of the Year, 2010 & 2011 Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce, and 2011 Best Tourist Attraction Award.  For information, phone Leah Boyd at 902-270-2491.  www.capebretonbikefest.com 

August 2 - 3

Louisbourg Crab Fest, Waterfront, Louisbourg.  Friday, August 2nd from 7:30pm-1:00pm and Saturday, August 3rd from 12:00noon – 1:30am

August 3

25^th Annual Johnny Miles Memorial 5K Road Race, John J. Nugent Firemen’s Centre, Elliot Street, Sydney Mines.  Start time: 10 a.m.;  Registration 9 a.m.   For information please call 736-3117.   Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

August 3 - 11

The Sydney Action Week Festival, Sydney.  Proudly celebrating 40^th annual festival.  9 Days.  100 Events.  Includes Buskers, live concerts, night light parade, family activities, children’s events, ethnic & cultural experiences, fireworks.  For information phone 563-5511 or www.actionweek.com  

August 4 - 10

Ashby Day's Reunion

August 9

Ashby Reunion Golf Tournament

August 12 - 17

 Cape Breton County Farmer's Exhibition, North Sydney.  Contact: 794-7633 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

August 16 - 18

Marcus Garvey Days, Glace Bay.  Contact Theresa Brewster at 842-5389 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The CBRM Recreation Department invites local community organizations to complete a contact sheet, so that we can list community organizations on our website. For more information, contact the central office of CBRM Recreation at 563-5510..