Cape Breton Highland Games

Annual gathering with traditional Scottish heavy events including caber toss, hammer throw, sheaf toss and stone put, plus solo piping, pipe bands and Highland dance competitions.

What to expect

Massed pipe bands, kilted athletes, dance circles, vendor row. Family-friendly all-day event.

Highlights

The caber toss is the showstopper. The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre is steps away in Judique — stop in.

Plan ahead

$15 at the gate. Judique is on the Ceilidh Trail; Mabou and Port Hood have inns.

Why go

The heavy events feel surprisingly direct and Cape Breton's piping scene is world-class. A great gateway to the Ceilidh Trail.