Canada's Musical Coast
375 Main St B0E2W0 Port Hood, NS, Canada

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Still lots of time to get out and locate those hidden hearts!

As we wrap up the first ever Sounds of the Season here at Canada's Musical Coast, we would like to wish a very beautiful and meaningful holiday to those who watched, sang, and danced along with us, those who are away from home at this time, those at home who are missing their family, and those who work tirelessly in service of others, even when their efforts go unseen. Music is a gift that brings folks together from all around the world, and it has never been more evident how... important that is. Thank you as well to the musicians who shared this gift with us in order to bring some good cheer to homes near and far virtually. Check out the Sounds of The Season playlist to watch all the videos in succession, and hear the songs again and again! From the whole team at Canada's Musical Coast, happy holidays to all and a healthy and safe new year. #CanadasMusicalChristmas #CapeBretonCeltic #Unamaki #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia See more

They’re back!

As a special treat in so many ways, for our final Sounds of the Season session we've been invited into the kitchen of the one and only Mary Janet MacDonlad with Tunes and Wooden Spoons. No spoilers here-but we think the music will be just as delightful as the treats! Tune in with us all at 2pm #CanadasMusicalChristmas #CapeBretonCeltic #Unamaki #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia

We are all abuzz from the amazing display of artistry from the Celtic Colours International Festival team. Be sure to watch all of the concerts before the end of the month! Here's a clip from Yvette Rogers Road Trip on part of Canada's Musical Coast! Enjoy :)

These beautifully rare red-headed gems come from Mabou but they are well known across the Island and far beyond. To know them and to hear their music is to love them. We are sending a big virtual hug to sisters Dawn Beaton and Margie today, both passionate advocates of traditional Cape Breton music. May their music fill your homes with good cheer this holiday season! #CanadasMusicalChristmas #CapeBretonCeltic #Unamaki #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia

The Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre is a community centre, a cultural venue, and a place to gather, all along the shores of Whycocomagh Bay of the Bras d'Or Lakes. While we were there, we saw some folks picnicing and even fishing. The view is breathtaking and the community spirit is strong. It really is a special spot. Enjoy Morgan Toney and Mary Beth Carty Music playing this tune! #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Another beautiful song from the talented Lisa Cameron, shared with us for today's Sounds of the Season! Although Lisa didn't write this song in 2020, the lyrics will resonate with many folks who will most certainly be having a different Christmas this year. No matter where you are, we hope this brings you comfort. #CanadasMusicalChristmas #CapeBretonCeltic #Unamaki #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia

Our next visit was much anticipated by our team because we knew how amazing the Skye River Trail looks in the Fall -- and we were not disappointed. Members of the We'koqma'q First Nations community often host interpretation, nature guiding and storytelling events along this trail, so you can learn while reconnecting with nature. Even when there are no events, this trail is the perfect place to get away from the world for a little bit and just take a deep, cleansing breath. That's exactly what we did -- with Morgan Toney and Mary Beth Carty Music accompanying us of course. Here is Morgan's own tune, Skye River. #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Today's Sounds of the Season installment is coming to you from the Inverness County Centre for the Arts with one of our island's most talented guitarists, Brian Doyle - Guitar "From my family to yours, have a safe, happy, Merry Christmas". Enjoy! #CanadasMusicalChristmas #CapeBretonCeltic #Unamaki #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia

Welcome to another edition of Music Mondays. Today we're exploring Whycocomagh and We'koqma'q -- The Great Outdoors! Our first stop was at Whycocomagh Provincial Park, nestled against Salt Mountain. Here you can hike, picnic, camp, or just ooh and aah at the beautiful surroundings like we did. The foliage is especially stunning his time of year, as you can see. Our friend and We'koqma'q local Morgan Toney played us a tune he wrote called Salt Mountain, joined by the lovely Mary Beth Carty Music. How beautiful is this?! #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Wishing our friends at Celtic Colours International Festival a wonderful kick off to the 'Celtic Colours Festival at Home' tonight! 9 nights of free streaming concerts live from Cape Breton! Will you be tuning in??

Tonight!!! #CanadasMusicalChristmas #CapeBretonCeltic #Unamaki #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia

All is calm on the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail with siblings Sabra and Troy MacGillivray performing tunes and steps with a Celtic Christmas touch. We are big fans of Sabra’s Steps with Sabra on a Wooden Bridge series - featuring the Little Judique Harbour bridge in this segment - be sure to check her out- Sabra MacGillivray Dance & Wellness. #CanadasMusicalChristmas #CapeBretonCeltic #Unamaki #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia

On todays Sounds of the Season, we have some fun tunes from the super talented, Còig! Check them out and visit their website if you'd like to purchase one of their christmas albums! #CapeBretonCeltic #CanadasMusicalChristmas #Unamaki #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia

Happy Monday folks! Our next Sounds of the Season installment is a tune we all know and love, Jingle Bells. Sing along with the guys from Beech Hill #CanadasMusicalChristmas #CapeBretonCeltic #Unamaki #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia

For today's Sounds of the Season, or Les Sons de la saison comme ils disent en français, we visit Chéticamp. Here, Nicole Deveau is a passionate music teacher, working out of École NDA and École de musique Raveston Music School. Let's hear Nicole and the talented Tommy with their take on That's Christmas to Me. It's Tommy's first gig, and it was his birthday on Friday! Bon anniversaire et joyeux Noël! #CanadasMusicalChristmas #CapeBretonCeltic #Unamaki #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia

Welcome back to Sounds of the Season! If you've never visited the Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College in St. Ann's, it's worth the trip! Learn some Gaelic, try your hand at traditional fibre arts, and of course, hear some beautiful traditional music. Take a listen to Margie Beaton, Rosie MacKenzie, Rodney MacDonald, Kenneth MacKenzie and Colin MacDonald playing us some carols, the Gaelic College way. Doesn't the first note of a fiddle just make your heart sing?! #CanadasMusicalChristmas #CapeBretonCeltic #Unamaki #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia

For the first installation of Sounds of the Season, we have Mabou's own Aaron MacDonald along with daughters, Penny Lou and Violet Mae with a brand new original song by Aaron. Thanks to this talented family for reminding us that though your family and friends may be elsewhere this holiday season, your heart can be wherever you want it to be! #CanadasMusicalChristmas #CapeBretonCeltic #Unamaki #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia

A gift of music from Canada's Musical Coast-enjoy! Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable holiday season and all the best in the New Year! Have a tune you'd like to share? Use our hashtag #CanadasMusicalChristmas

Yes!! This sounds amazing!! Enter to win a Winter Wellness Weekend for your bubble! To enter, head on over to Cape Breton Island's page and tag who you would bring on your Winter Wellness Weekend on the contest post!... Contest closes on December 31, 2020. #VisitCapeBreton

We can't stop watching these lovely videos from Canada's Musical Coast Be sure to watch the amazing concerts too- Celtic Colours International Festival! #MusicalCoast #unamaki #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Have you tasted any of the Galloping Cows Fine Foods range of products? They're available in Sobeys across Atlantic Canada, your local Atlantic Co-op, any number of gift shops, and online. And it's all made right here in Port Hood, N.S! Thanks to the Schmidt family for letting Lisa Cameron and Vern play a tune at their colourful shop & home! #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

We’re back along the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail at the Port Hood Station Trailhead. A great location to jump off the trail and take a dip into the ocean. Give yourself time to explore the community of Port Hood, N.S! Here’s another lovely tune from Lisa Cameron and Vern MacDougall, enjoy! #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Welcome to Port Hood, N.S! It's called the Beach Capital of Cape Breton for good reason: there are five natural sandy beaches along the coastline for you to enjoy all year round. They have the warmest waters in North America here, and the sunsets are always dramatic. It's truly a beach lover's paradise, but there's much more; live music at the Central Park Monday Night Ceilidhs and lots of history to learn at the Chestico Museum & Archives. Have you been? What's your favourite beach? Here's Lisa Cameron and Vern MacDougall singing us a great song above Sunset Beach. #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Are you following Cabot Trail Writers Festival? Like many of our beloved festivals and events this year, the event is taking a virtual approach. Tune in this week for some extraordinary panels and discussions!

Happy Music Monday, from Judique! Baxter's Cove is definitely a 'hidden gem' along Canada's Musical Coast. You’ve got to see this place! Put yourself at this picture-perfect picnic location along the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail overlooking the active fishing harbour or sitting on this lovely sandy beach. Here's Lisa Cameron and her husband Vern MacDougall with a song about the ocean it was at this very beach where Lisa was inspired to write this beautiful song truly mag...ical! Stay tuned for more videos from Judique in the near future! #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Our last stop of the day was Cabot Links where we arrived just in time for a stunning sunset typical of Inverness in the summer. With Beech Hill playing for us, it was a perfect end to the day. Beech Hill's new album, Chameleon is out now -- check it out at www.beechhill.bandcamp.com #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail spans 92 kilometers down Cape Breton's west coast, and starts or ends in Inverness, depending on which direction you're going! From this trailhead, you can walk to all the amenities Inverness offers, visit the Inverness Miners Museum, Inverness Beach, and the Visitor Information Centre. Plus, you get to see views like this one -- and if you're lucky, maybe you'll stumble upon some talented local musicians too! How great is this Beech Hill song? #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Inverness is a former mining community -- you can still see evidence of that driving through the village, 'company houses' lining your way, with residents having made them their own for decades. In fact, Cabot Links golf course is built over what was once mines! But another important aspect of Inverness history and economy is of course fishing. Beech Hill gave us the coolest show from member Jesse Ryan's boat docked in Inverness Harbour. #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Welcome to the community of Inverness, Cape Breton! You've probably heard lots about this beachy golf-lovers paradise in the past few years. With two of the top golf courses in *the world* located here, a beautiful sandy beach known for its warm waters, sea glass picking and wheelchair access, and some of the nicest people you'll ever meet, Inverness has got it all. We spent the afternoon with locals Beech Hill exploring the village and their favourite spots. #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Save some of your KitchenFest / Feis a’ Chidsin energy for this one! A Saturday afternoon of talent galore on the Glendale Parish Grounds! Admission at the gate. #kitchenfest #VisitCB #MyMusicalCoast

It's been a beautiful September KitchenFest / Feis a’ Chidsin so far! We are enjoying the warm coastal breeze, breathtaking sunsets, and the sounds of live music in the air! How about a lovely scenic drive through beautiful Margaree on Friday evening?! The SW Margaree Pub Night is sure to be a great evening! #kitchenfest #VisitCB #MyMusicalCoast #Margaree

Still lots of KitchenFest / Feis a’ Chidsin Lunch Ceilidhs for you to catch at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique! Great food, great company and great music! #kitchenfest #VisitCB #MyMusicalCoast

Join in on some KitchenFest / Feis a’ Chidsin fun tonight in Mabou! Be sure to grab a seat at the Mabou Gaelic College Campus (former Mabou Convent) for the Tuesday Night Ceilidh tonight! #kitchenfest #VisitCapeBreton #mymusicalcoast #mabou #WhereCultureLives

We visited the beautiful Lake-O-Law Provincial Park early in the morning, and what a treat it was. Come here for swimming, boating, a picnic with friends and family, and fishing -- there's even a wheelchair-accessible wharf here installed by the @Margaree Salmon Association. Listen to Chrissy Crowley and Colin Grant and feel at peace. #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

The Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery is a favourite of locals and visitors -- come for good food, good coffee and good company. It's not far from the Cranton Cross Road Community Centre which has a fitness centre, a daycare, a playground and more, and the café is just seconds away from two gift shops and an ice cream parlour. The café is beloved by Chrissy Crowley and Colin Grant as well. Have you been? What's your favourite Dancing Goat treat? #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

It's always exciting when the sunflowers start blooming at Miller Farms in North East Margaree! This spot is much beloved by Instagrammers and those looking to admire the simple beauty of a flower, hundreds of times over. Miller Farm is open daily in the Summer and Fall for fruit, vegetables and even some of these special sunflowers -- so please don't pick them if you visit. Many farms dot the landscape of the Margarees, and it's easy to find fresh, local food here, as Chrissy Crowley explains before another gorgeous tune with Colin Grant to accompany her. #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Welcome to the Margarees, a series of villages that border the world-famous Margaree River. Known for its salmon fishing, the Margarees have so much to offer during every season. There's undoubtedly something for everyone. We started our Music Monday visit with locals Chrissy Crowley and Colin Grant at the What's Happening in Margaree Visitor Information Centre, where Mary gave us all the details about the hot spots in her hometown. #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Brook Village Monday nights, oh how we’ve missed you!! Come on out tonight, toes will be tapping at the KitchenFest Brook Village Pub Night!! #kitchenfest #VisitCapeBreton #mymusicalcoast #BROOKVILLAGE

KitchenFest / Feis a’ Chidsin is here! Be sure to check out the schedule at https://kitchenfest.ca/shows/ Enjoy the festival! ... #kitchenfest #VisitCapeBreton #ExploreHome #MyMusicalCoast

It's another edition of Music Monday but we are dedicating today and the days ahead to KitchenFest / Feis a’ Chidsinn It's been a different year for enjoying music here in Cape Breton, our musicians are eager to share their talents. Be sure to follow our friends for the latest updates on all things #KitchenFest #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia

We are thrilled to welcome the Bluenose II and its crew back to Port Hood, N.S on September 4th! Take a walk on any of the community’s beautiful beaches to enjoy the views from the shore. Here’s a photo from July 2017, when the community of Port Hood woke up to the wonderful sight of the Bluenose II anchored in front of Port Hood Island. Some even took the opportunity to get a better look at the iconic sails. You could be the next Bluenoser of the Week! Kids and youth up to age 16 - send a drawing of Bluenose II in your community to [email protected] for a chance to win a prize package and have your work featured on Bluenose II's social media! Entries must include name, age, address, phone number and email address.

We’re getting excited for all things KitchenFest / Feis a’ Chidsin. How about you? #MyMusicoast #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia #Unamaki

L'Église Saint Pierre is a truly awe-inspiring church that has stood for centuries, built with stones from the island across the harbour. Nicole LeBlanc and Michelle Deveau - artiste honour their ancestors with a beautiful rendition of Ave Maris Stella, the Acadian national anthem. #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Chéticamp is full of hidden gems, like Petit Étang beach, located just two minutes away from the entrance of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Here you can see the famous Cabot Trail winding through the highlands and take a dip in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. The Cape Breton Highlands National Park is open year-round, with hiking and skiing trails appropriate for beginners and well-seasoned adventurers alike, rugged beaches, and views that'll take your breath away. Here are local musicians (and cousins!) Michelle Deveau - artiste and Nicole LeBlanc. #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

We visited le Centre de la Mi-Carême on our Music Monday tour to learn more about the Chéticamp tradition of la Mi-Carême, a celebration halfway through Lent when people dress up enough to be unrecognizable and go from house to house, where residents will then try to guess who they are. There's always good food, dancing and music! Nicole LeBlanc, Michelle Deveau - artiste and host Karolyn also met a new friend... what should we name him? #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Welcome to another edition of #MusicMonday! Today we are visiting the Acadian village of Chéticamp, nestled between the ocean and the Cape Breton Highlands. It's a place known for its Acadian culture and for being a paradise for all who love the outdoors -- whether that's camping, hiking, swimming, or just hanging out by the water. Our first stop was Les Trois Pignons, the local Visitor Information Centre, genealogy centre, and hooked rug museum & gift shop. Here you can learn all about the rich history of the area, see some breathtaking art, and try your hand at traditional rug hooking. Listen to local musicians Nicole LeBlanc and Michelle Deveau - artiste sing together about their home with the song 'Hommage à Chéticamp' by André Aucoin. #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Check this out It’s just like playing in your kitchen but take it outside for a change! #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia#MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Tonight in Margaree! #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

We made our way along the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail. It might be the first but it surely won’t be the last time we show off some views from this incredible trail that weaves its way through many of our Inverness County communities. Let Nora, Orianna and Floragael MacNeil of NicNeil take you away with some lovely tunes #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Next up on our Music Monday adventure, we stopped in at Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine & Gift Shop. The grounds are peaceful and staff are always welcoming. Be sure to stop in for a visit Have a listen to Orianna and Nora MacNeil of NicNeil Enjoy! ... #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Back for more on Music Monday at the West Mabou Beach Provincial Park! We have here, Orianna and Nora MacNeil of NicNeil, a group of five incredibly talented young sisters who happen to be ECMA nominees. Enjoy! #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Happy Musical Monday! Every Monday, Canada's Musical Coast will be sharing videos featuring talented local musicians in some beloved spots around the County. First up, we're visiting the village of Mabou, Nova Scotia. Home of the Rankin Family and countless other artists, Mabou is a small village on the Northumberland Strait known for its connection to Gaelic culture, music and heritage. In fact, it's "Where Culture Lives, Far am beo Dualchas"! What are some of your favouri...te spots in Mabou? Here we visit the Mabou Coal Mines, some of the best views in town can be found near the old mines by hiking the Cape Mabou Trail Club. This trail system is maintained by volunteers and is a favourite of amateur and more experienced hikers alike. Let's meet with Nora, Orianna and Floragael MacNeil of NicNeil as they share with us some tunes off their album Back Current Jam. #MyMusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #Unamaki #VisitNovaScotia #RediscoverNovaScotia

Take a look at this line up!

Live music twice a day, yes please! **Friendly reminder to wear your masks tomorrow We are in this together!

*** A for Adventure UPDATE FROM THE ROAD*** Taking the scenic route from Canada's Musical Coast to the South Coast of the island. Marble mountain was too good to pass up for a SUP. Stunner of a day on Cape Breton Island.

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Some wonderful news from the Cape Breton Highlands National Park! Please check out their website for an up to date listing of offerings and services! #MusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia #TourismMatters #TourismWeek #SupportLocal

Happy National Tourism Week! Enjoy some of our favourite virtual moments over the course of the week. We'll leave the captions up to you...Comment, Share, Spread the LOVE and Discover Our Backyard! **Bonus points if you can tell us where these photos are taken!... #MusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia #TourismMatters #TourismWeek #SupportLocal See more

Sound on!! Happy National Tourism Week! Enjoy some of our favourite virtual moments over the course of the week. We'll leave the captions up to you...Comment, Share, Spread the LOVE and Discover Our Backyard!... **Bonus points if you can tell us where these photos are taken! #MusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia #TourismMatters #TourismWeek #SupportLocal See more

Happy National Tourism Week! Enjoy some of our favourite virtual moments over the course of the week. We'll leave the captions up to you...Comment, Share, Spread the LOVE and Discover Our Backyard!... #MusicalCoast #VisitCapeBreton #VisitNovaScotia #TourismMatters #TourismWeek #SupportLocal