Louisbourg Crab Fest
Snow crab feast and seaside music.
Community celebration of Cape Breton's snow crab harvest with all-you-can-eat crab dinners, kids' activities and live Maritime music near the Louisbourg Playhouse.
What to expect
Long communal tables, bibs, mallets, melted butter, cold drinks. Local dance bands play afterwards.
Highlights
The crab is straight off the boats. Lions Club volunteers crack a few open if you struggle.
Plan ahead
Tickets sell out — buy ahead. Pair with a Fortress visit. Stay at Cranberry Cove Inn.
Why go
The purest Cape Breton seafood feed on the calendar, supporting a working harbour.
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