Cape Breton Island ~ The Celtic Heart of North America celebrates, shares and preserves the only living Celtic culture in North America.

Where else in the world do dancers sing with their feet and fiddlers reignite history with their bows? On Cape Breton Island, this isn’t just something we do on stage; it’s who we are. Even our road signs are Gaelic!

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The Celtic Heart of North America Co-operative

has been formed to ensure that visitors to Cape Breton Island are treated to an unforgettable experience of Celtic culture. You’ll have opportunities to engage in the culture through:

  • Participating in live traditional music events such as ceilidhs, milling frolics or square dances
  • Witnessing people speak or sing Gaelic, perhaps even learning the beautiful language yourself
  • Seeing people practice traditional Celtic arts and crafts, and taking home a one-of-a-kind treasure for yourself
  • Diving into the rich and vibrant Celtic heritage of the Island through visiting living history sites and interpretive centres
  • and most of all, meeting the local folks who keep the culture alive and take great pride in sharing it with others.

An expanded website will be coming soon, but for now, enter our Contest and visit our Member websites.

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