Baddeck & Area Events & Festivals, Music, Ceilidhs, Silver Dart Centennial Celebrations 2009, and Cabot Trail Relay Run.

Don’t forget to join in our celebrations of music at one of our numerous festivals and events! Come, dance to the rhythm of our fiddles and bagpipes at one of our lively Cape Breton Ceilidhs! The sights and sounds will enchant you during the Celtic Colors International Festival. Or take to the highlands during the Cabot Trail Relay Race through some of the world’s most stunning scenery!

Annual Christmas Parade - December 5th, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Beginning at Baddeck Academy school, down Chebucto Street. Santa visit following the parade at Bras d'Or Yacht Club, Boy Scouts Christmas Tree sale, Christmas Specials at local businesses, non - perishable donations may be made to local food bank.

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Enjoy Children's Corner daily with kite-making and experiments along with the 2007 Special Events.

Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs
Cape Breton fiddle music and dance. Live performances 7 nights a week.

Bras d'Or Yacht Club Annual Regatta Week - August 1-7, 2010. Sail past, races and evening entertainment.

Cabot Trail Relay Race - May 29-30, 2010
A 185 mile/298km, 17 stage relay race through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

Celtic Colours International Festival - October 8-16, 2010
Cape Breton wide festival including square dances, concerts, workshops and community events.

Evening Entertainment in Baddeck - Silver Dart Lodge, Lynwood, Thistledown Pub ( Wed-Sat), Telegraph House ( Mon-Thurs & Sat).

Gaelic College of Celtic Arts & Crafts
Resides on more than 350 acres in St. Ann's and is the only institution of its kind in North America. Wednesday Evening Summer Ceilidhs, Seafood Ceilidh, Gaelic Mod, Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling are just some of the events scheduled this summer & fall.

Flight of the Silver Dart - Birthplace of Canadian Aviation, Baddeck
In 2009, Baddeck will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Silver Dart, - First
flight in Canada and the British Empire. The Silver Dart Centennial Association has organized a year long program full of events and activities for everyone to enjoy. Some of these events include Youth in Aviation Week, Silver Dart Centennial Air show, aerial Experimental association comes alive in July & August, Silver Dart Centennial Aviation week at Alexander Graham Bell national Historic Site, & Bell Kite Festival and Harvest Home picnic.

Highland Village Museum / An Clachain Gaidhealach
Immerse yourself in over 120 years of the Scottish Gaels' life in Nova Scotia. Enjoy the Highland Village Day concert - first Saturday in August and other great events such as Codfish Suppers, Candlelight Tours and more.