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  • Festive Seasons Painting Series with Mathieu Lebrun!

    Culture and entertainment Nature
    Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: $40.00
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Festive Seasons Painting Series with Mathieu Lebrun!

    Join us at the Chéticamp Visitor Centre in Cape Breton Highlands National Park for a fun and relaxing afternoon of guided painting with local artist Mathieu Lebrun. Inspired by the changing seasons and the beauty of the Highlands, each session explores a new theme, from spirits and northern lights to love and Acadian traditions.

    Loving the Season: Add a little warmth to mid-winter with a fun, love-themed painting featuring some of the Park’s furry friends.

    When: Sunday, November 2, 2025,
    Where: Chéticamp Visitor Centre
    16 Visitor Centre Road
    Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Time: 2 - 4 p.m.
    Cost: $40.00

    Recommended for visitors 12 years of age and over.
    Preregistration is required. E-mail cbinfo@pc.gc.ca or call 902-224-2306

  • Guided winter walks with Hike Nova Scotia: Salmon Pools full moon hike

    Nature Sports and recreation
    Time: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Free

    Join a Parks Canada guide for a moon-lit snowshoe or hike (weather permitting) of 3 km on the Salmon Pools Trail.

    Meet at Chéticamp Visitor Centre, 16 Visitor Centre Rd. Participants will walk to the trailhead with the guide. This is a full moon hike/snowshoe. Participants are welcome to bring along a headlamp/flashlight. Distance may vary depending on conditions. Event will last approximately 2 hours.

    Pre-registration is required. Please e-mail interpcb@pc.gc.ca; or call 902-224-2306 to register.

  • Guided winter walks with Hike Nova Scotia: Le Buttereau Trail Valentine’s Day hike and Festival Chocolat Chaud

    Nature Sports and recreation
    Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Free

    Join a Parks Canada guide for a 1.6 km winter walk, hike, or snowshoe (weather permitting) on Le Buttereau Trail.

    Meet at le Buttereau trailhead, 17430 Cabot Trail, 3.7 km north of Chéticamp Visitor Centre. Les Amis du Plein Air will offer refreshments at la Rigouèche Day Use Area (near Chéticamp Visitor Centre) following the walk. This event takes place during the "Festival Chocolat Chaud 2026" with a variety of activities at locations throughout the Chéticamp area from February 13 - 15. Be sure to check out the festival program and attend some other events.

    Pre-registration is required. Please e-mail interpcb@pc.gc.ca; or call 902-224-2306 to register.

  • Guided winter walks with Hike Nova Scotia: Freshwater Lake full moon jaunt

    Nature Sports and recreation
    Time: 06:00 PM - 07:30 AM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Free

    Join a Parks Canada guide on a full-moon walk or snowshoe (weather permitting) around Feshwater Lake.

    Meet at Ingonish Beach Day Use Area parking lot near the concession building, 90 Beach Rd. This is a full moon hike/snowshoe. Participants are welcome to bring along a headlamp/flashlight.

    Pre-registration is required. Please e-mail interpcb@pc.gc.ca; or call 902-224-2306 to register.

  • Guided winter walks with Hike Nova Scotia: MacIntosh Brook

    Nature Sports and recreation
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Free

    Join a Parks Canada guide on an easy 1.7 km walk or snowshoe (weather permitting) at MacIntosh Brook Trail.

    Meet at MacIntosh Brook trailhead, 24150 Cabot Trail, 3 km east of Pleasant Bay.

    Pre-registration is required. Please e-mail interpcb@pc.gc.ca; or call 902-224-2306 to register.

  • Festive Seasons Painting Series with Mathieu Lebrun!

    Culture and entertainment Nature
    Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: $40.00
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Festive Seasons Painting Series with Mathieu Lebrun!

    Join us at the Chéticamp Visitor Centre in Cape Breton Highlands National Park for a fun and relaxing afternoon of guided painting with local artist Mathieu Lebrun. Inspired by the changing seasons and the beauty of the Highlands, each session explores a new theme, from spirits and northern lights to love and Acadian traditions.

    Mi-Carême: Celebrate this age-old Acadian tradition through a colourful and lively guided painting session.

    When: Sunday, March 22, 2026
    Where: Chéticamp Visitor Centre
    16 Visitor Centre Road
    Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Time: 2 - 4 p.m.
    Cost: $40.00

    Recommended for visitors 12 years of age and over.
    Preregistration is required. E-mail cbinfo@pc.gc.ca or call 902-224-2306

  • Grandmother moon

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Free

    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.

    Mark your calendars for Grandmother Moon ceremonies happening in the park:


    Date: June 27, 2026
    Saturday
    Location: Freshwater Lake
    Time: 7:00 p.m.

  • Grandmother moon

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Free

    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.

    Mark your calendars for Grandmother Moon ceremonies happening in the park:


    July 28, 2026
    Tuesday
    Borad Cove Beach
    7:00 p.m.

  • Discover the wonders of the night sky during our weekend of star parties!

    Nature
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Free

    Spend some special time looking up, learning, and peering through telescopes at the incredible night sky over the highlands. These parties coincide with the peak dates of the Perseids meteor shower, so plenty of shooting stars are in the forecast.


    August 12, 2026
    Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge
    8:30 pm

    August 13, 2026
    Blog Trail
    8:00 pm

    August 12, 2026
    Black Brook Day Use Area
    8:00 pm

  • Grandmother Moon

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location(s): Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Cost: Free

    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.

    Mark your calendars for Grandmother Moon ceremonies happening in the park:


    August 28, 2026
    Friday
    Chéticamp Campground
    7:00 p.m.

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