Strait Area, Cape Breton: What's On Sept. 6–13, 2026

Pianist Ariana Nasr performs at St. John's Centre for the Arts in Arichat. The event marks a return performance for the artist.

Live local entertainment and seafood specials run Saturday evenings from 4 to 7 PM at this Seal Cove restaurant. The entertainment is free, with food specials available during the later hours of the event.

Community breakfast held on the second Sunday of each month. Serves a full meal in a casual setting.

Casual dining with a professional touch. Adjoining Maritime Inn Port Hawkesbury, Miller’s offers a casual relaxed atmosphere, with summertime patio dining. Our menu features a variety of local flavours. Start with a delicious seafood appetizer, such as our homemade seafood chowder or crab cakes. Then choose from the wide variety of dishes on our main menu – from steaks and ribs to salmon and mussels – or opt for the nightly feature, carefully chosen and prepared by our culinary team. Port Hawkesbury is a perfect base from which to start your Cape Breton vacation, and Miller’s offers meals for every taste along with the professional, friendly service you will come to expect in Nova Scotia.

The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn is a Canada Select 4.5 star Inn, offering twenty comfortable rooms for accommodation with an onsite restaurant which is known for its fantastic cuisine, with a newly developed focus on locally-sourced dining. The Inn is located in the Village of St. Peter’s, Nova Scotia, “where the ocean meets the inland sea”, and is the main gateway to the Bras d’Or Lake. St. Peter’s has historic roots, music enthusiasts, and friendly locals. Our dining room hosts local entertainers five nights a week in July and August, who truly reflect the culture of the south side of Cape Breton Island, which is a hidden-gem visitors pleasantly stumble upon every year. Amenities included: air-conditioning, cable television, telephone, Wi¬Fi, hair dryer, coffee maker, fridge, microwave, iron and ironing board, and laundry facility. Use of outdoor hot tub. Exercise room onsite. Pet friendly. Our rooms and cabin have been extensively renovated this past year. Please have a look at the “Lodging” section of our website to see the most updated changes.

Dundee Resort & Golf Club is located in West Bay, Cape Breton Island where you are surrounded by rich forests, lush lawns, a championship golf course and the brilliant Bras d’Or Lakes. Spend the day golfing at our world-class course or visit our onsite Lakeside Adventure Centre and enjoy paddle boats, kayaks, canoes, tennis, volleyball and beach swimming. We are just a short drive from the legendary Cabot Trail and the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, a preserved and recreated French fortification dating back 300 years. Our accommodations include 61 hotel rooms (Queen, King) with balcony (view of golf course or the Bras d’Or Lakes), some with fireplace or jacuzzi; 38 one- and two-bedroom cottage units (Twin, Double; light housekeeping facilities) with a large deck, lake view; and all with 4-piece bath. No cribs; however, we do have playpens. Cots are available for rooms in the hotel only. Air conditioning and Wi-Fi (in hotel rooms only). Enjoy complimentary scheduled summer recreation activities (July – August) including canoeing and kayaking from our lakeside adventure centre. Guest features include dining room and pub; pro shop; banquet and conference facilities; 18-hole golf course; indoor and outdoor pools; sauna; walking trail; canoe, kayak, and paddleboats; and barbecues. Small pets are permitted in the cottages at a minimal charge. Check out our golf, family and all-inclusive packages! All major credit cards are accepted.