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Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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  • Grandmother moon

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 07:00 PM - 08:00 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 - 08:00 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
    Bog Trail
    8:00 pm

    August 14, 2026
    Black Brook Day Use Area
    8:00 pm

  • Grandmother Moon

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 07:00 PM - 08:00 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.

  • Celtic Colours International Festival: Warren Lake Guided Hike with Hike Nova Scotia

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

    Join Hike Nova Scotia and Celtic Colours International Festival in Cape Breton Highlands National Park for a week of guided hikes! Park entry permits are required for all guided hikes. No registration is required.

    Warren Lake, Ingonish
    October 18, 2024
    Time: 10:00 a.m.
    Distance: 4.7 km
    Difficulty rating: Moderate
    Location: 325 Warren Lake Rd.
    Join us for a relaxing walk among stunning fall colours. This trail hugs the shoreline as it circles the park’s largest lake.

    More information on Celtic Colour activities

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