Central Park Ceilidhs in Port Hood
Date: Monday, July 7 2025 to Monday, August 25 2025
In Port Hood, the week starts with music! Bring your lawn chair to Central Park on Monday evenings for an enjoyable evening of live, local music and stay for the beautiful sunset on Canada’s Musical Coast. Weather permitting.7-8pm
Beech Hill at the Admiral
Date: Saturday, March 22 2025
Beech Hill is an acoustic, folk and rock band from Cape Breton Island that blends rich harmonies and catchy melodies with a groovin’ bass and drums. The band consists of Jesse Ryan, Jesse Fraser, Peter MacInnis and Neil MacQuarrie. Beech Hill writes and plays music that speaks to both the young and old about love, life and living in Cape Breton. 9pm-12am | $15 | 19+
Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral
Date: Wednesday, March 5 2025 to Wednesday, May 28 2025
Drop by the Admiral Lounge and Café on Wednesdays for some tunes and good times. The weekly sessions are lead, on alternating weeks, by Kinnon & Betty Lou Beaton and Brian MacDonald & Iain MacQuarrie, with occasional variations depending on availability. Entry is by donation. Kitchen is open until 8pm. You never know who might show up to play. 7-9pm | donation
Russ Mathews and Jacob Noonan at the Admiral
Date: Thursday, August 1 2024
Jacob Noonan is a musician who has delved deep into the writing process and his own experiences to create songs as rich in emotion, honesty, and storytelling as they are in tone and rhythm. He's also polished up his arsenal of cover tunes, exploring folk standards, ‘70s classics, some Canadiana, and a healthy amount of classics from the many talented musicians of Cape Breton. Russ Mathews is a rising singer-musician known for his soulful melodies and crowd-pleasing songs. Hailing from…
Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral: Kinnon & Betty Lou Beaton
Date: Wednesday, July 31 2024
Kinnon Beaton comes from a long line of fiddlers from the Mabou area. His playing, like that of his late father Donald Angus, is rich in the Mabou Coal Mines flavour. Beaton is very much in demand at dances and concerts from Cape Breton to Boston and every place in between. Beaton is a prolific composer as his fiddle tunes can be found on numerous Cape Breton fiddle recordings including his own. Betty Beaton started playing dances with her brother,…
Chestico Days – Sunday: Boat Parade / Fireworks
Date: Sunday, August 4 2024
Boat Parade (1pm)Fireworks (9pm)Sunset BeachSponsored by the Knights of Columbus!
Chestico Days – Saturday: Road Race & Family Fun Run / Parade / Picnic with live music by Kinna
Date: Saturday, August 3 2024
Alfred Reynolds Road Race & Family Fun Run (9am)Port Hood Fire HallRegistration: between 8-9am at the Port Hood Fire Hall with race starting at 9amRoad Race: 8km, $10 per personFamily Fun Run: 2km, $5 per person or $10 per familyPancake Breakfast (9-11am)St. Stephen’s Church Hall$10 adults | $5 (6-12) | free (5 & under)Street Parade (11am)High RoadCome out & see some of the amazing floats put together for this years Chestico Parade!Chestico Picnic (12-4pm)Family fun at the Al MacInnis Sports…
Chestico Days – Friday: Kids Ball Hockey / Teddy Bear Picnic / Live Music with Kyle MacDonald and BBQ / Harness Racing / Adult Dance with Signal Hill
Date: Friday, August 2 2024
CBW Islanders Kids Ball Hockey (10:30am)Al MacInnis Sports CentreRegistration: 9-10am, Group 1 (Age 8-11) & Group 2 (Age 12-15) $5Hot Dogs and Drinks for sale on site! Coached and refereed by our own CBW Islanders Team! Winner takes on the CBW Islanders in the final game!Teddy Bear Picnic (12-2pm)Al MacInnis Sports Centre GroundsBring your own Teddy Bear! Special Guests and Events include 6 Little Farmers Petting Zoo; Face Painting; Doctor Station; Adoption Station; Crafts & Bubbles; and Tea Party. Co-op Entertainment…
Chestico Days – Thursday: Softball Tournament / Lobster Dinner / Ceilidh Concert
Date: Thursday, August 1 2024
Adult Co-Ed SoftBall Tournament (10:30am)Port Hood Ball FieldPre-Registration: Contact Ardell 902-631-4588$20 / player | 16+Teams will be selected at random draw prior to the tournament. BBQ on site! Lobster Dinner (4pm)Al MacInnis Sports Centre Lobster in shell with all the sides. Dessert & tea to follow. $30 / person | additional lobster for $20 Tickets sold at the door. First come, first serve. No pre-sale. Take out available. Highland dancers and step dancing performances throughout the dinner! Come early as…
Chestico Days – Wednesday: Sunrise Yoga / R&R for Seniors / Sandcastle Competition / Beach Volleyball / Tug of War / Concert Under the Stars
Date: Wednesday, July 31 2024
Sunrise Yoga (8am) Day Park BeachInstructor: Gerri MacDonald $10 R&R Restore & Rejuvenate for Seniors (10:30am)St. Stephen’s United Church HallInstructor: Danette MacMaster Gather for a gentle chair yoga practice rooted in mindfulness and a connection to the breath. Guided visualizations, a soothing playlist and copies of Mindfulness Journals will be included. Delicious smoothies and discussion will close our time together. $5 Sandcastle Competition (12pm)Breakwater BeachIndividual & Group Divisions! Prizes for Winners! Welcome to bring your own TOOLS but all MATERIALS…