Experience Victoria County

Victoria County is located on the world famous Cabot Trail and beautiful Bras d'Or Lakes. Home to several attractions including Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, and Cape Breton Highlands National Park, as well two of Canada's top golf courses - Highlands Links and Bell Bay.

Lonely Planet rates Cape Breton Island (& the Cabot Trail) one of World's 10 greatest cycling routes. With 16 cycling routes including the Cabot Trail, Victoria County is a popular cycling destination. Visit our cycling section to learn more about our routes.

July 2010 Events

1) Cinderella Confidential Play by Theatre on the Hill, July 26 at
    Broad Cove Campground Outdoor Theatre, Ingonish
2) Celtic Tearoom Ceilidhs July 27 & 30 at  St. Ann's Bay United Church
3) Gaelic College Wednesday evening Ceilidhs, July 28 at St. Ann's
4) Fiddlers on the Hill Ceilidhs, July 31 - Ingonish
5) Wrong for Each Other play by Theatre on the Hill, July 28, Ingonish
6) Candlelight Tour, July 29, NS Highland Village, Iona

Other Upcoming Events in August, September & October
Englishtown Giant Fun Day - August 1
Bras d'Or Yacht Club Regatta Week - August 1-7
NS Highland Village Day - August 7
Along the Shores of Washabuck - August 6-14
Ross Ferry Pork Chop BBQ, August 14
St. Ann's Blueberry Festival, August 14
Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling - August 21-22
Hike the Highlands Festival  - Sept. 10-19
South Haven Old Schoolhouse Festival, Sept. 11
Celtic Colours Festival - October 8 - 16

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