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Margaree Highland Games — event in Chéticamp & Margaree, Cape Breton

Margaree Highland Games

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 4:00 p.m. · 1181 E Margaree Rd, Margaree, NS B0E 1Y0, Canada

A two-day festival featuring strength athletics, Highland dancing, bagpiping, and traditional Cape Breton music and food.

Two-day festival featuring strength athletics, Highland dancing, bagpiping, and traditional music. Saturday includes an Acadian fricot supper and square dance; Sunday has heavy event competitions, BBQ, and a beer garden. Rain or shine.

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