Category Archives: Cape Breton

ECMAs this week and Cape Bretoners are strong as ever…

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Zac

This weekend is the start of the East Coast Music Awards and there are so many from Cape Breton nominated including a childhood friend of mine Carmel Mikol. She has 3 nominations for her release ‘In My Bones’ for female … Continue reading →

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Did You Miss Celtic Colours?

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Zac

Celtic music, local dancing, concerts,  spectacular fall colours, road trips, good food; If any of the above appeals to you, then Celtic Colours needs to go on the calendar. This year was October 8-16 and featured all the usual assortment … Continue reading →

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Cape Breton. Why I Left, Why You Should Visit

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Zac

In previous posts I have gone to great lengths in explaining the beauty and splendor of Cape Breton. However, I have since moved off the Island. You might well be asking yourself, ‘Well if so many people leave, why should … Continue reading →

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Fun on the Water

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Zac

As the summer months are here, people start to think about heading out to the lakes. There is so much you can do, I won’t and indeed can’t fit it all into one post. I do remember some pretty interesting … Continue reading →

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Cycling the Cabot Trail

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Zac

In my last blog I mention cycling around the Cabot Trail, all 305 kms of it. How many people actually do that? I don’t know, although the 3 times I did I don’t remember seeing anyone else going all the … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Our Blog Section On capebretonisland.com

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Zac

As you can see, there have been many changes to the website, this blog space included. This section will have blogs dedicated to thoughts, notions, events or anything else regarding the Island. Growing up in Baddeck, Cape Breton is something … Continue reading →

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