The Blue Nose !! comes to the Quad Counties this Summer.

The Bluenose II will be sailing around the Maritimes this summer with 4 stops in the Quad Counties (Port Hood, Arichat, Whitehead and Canso) between August 28th - September 11th

Full schedule can be found here: https://bluenose.novascotia.ca/schedule?fbclid=IwAR1ldhLGikLxxY08TrKZn-MF0D6MzgCdIgw3_v16KqYFp6vqcNoDIU3zeUQ

NATIONAL ACADIAN DAY To Take Place in Petit de Grat, on Isle Madame on August 15, 2020

Saturday, August 15

NATIONAL ACADIAN DAY

Schedule of events: 

10am National Acadian Hymne(CITU Radio & Facebook)

10:30am Mass in the Petit-de-Grat Cemetery

11am-1pm Acadian Meal for Take-Out

2pm – 3pm: -  TINTAMARRE.

8pm – 9pm: -  CONCERT - Rockin’ Country with Delores Boudreau.

9:15pm - FIREWORKS

The Isle Madame Public Market Returns in August at Le Noir Landing in Arichat, in Cape Breton.

Great news the Isle Madame Public Market is back. On Saturday, August 8 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm take in the Isle Madame Public Market which will take place at Le Noir Landing in Arichat. Anyone interested in getting a table for the Market at a cost of $10.00 can contact 902-631-1124. Come out and support your local artisans, bakers and craft people and more. Entertainers are encouraged d to bring their Acoustic instruments.

Wondering how long it takes to get around Cape Breton Island! Here is the distances between each area in Cape Breton.

Distance around Cabot Trail and the Cabot Trail to the Canso Causeway.

If you are wondering how long it will take you to drive around the Cabot Trail, here is the
approx. time to travel Cabot Trail, it takes 6 and 1/2 hours.

Distances between each location:

From Sydney to St. Ann's - 59km or 45 minutes.
St. Ann's to Baddeck - 18 km or 20 minutes.
St. Ann's to Ingonish - 69km or 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Ingonish to Cape North - 44km or 40 minutes.
Cape North to Pleasant Bay - 27.5km or 35 minutes.
Pleasant Bay to Cheticamp - 42.5km or 55 minutes.
Cheticamp to Margaree - 35km or 45minutes.
Margaree to Baddeck - 53km or 45 minutes.
Margaree Forks to Mabou - 48.4km or 40 minutes.
Mabou to Port Hastings - 58.4km or 43 minutes.
Margaree to the Canso Causeway - 107km or 1hour and 30 minutes..
Baddeck to the Canso Causeway - 83km or 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Sydney to Iona - 63km or 42 minutes.
Baddeck to Iona - 53km or 45 minutes.
East Bay to Iona - 44.1km or 40 minutes.
Iona to Aberdeen on Hwy. route 105 - 21.3km or 18 minutes.
Sydney to St. Peter's - 86km or 1 hour and 13 minutes.
St. Peter's to Iona - 106km or 1 hour and 25 minutes.
St. Peter's to Baddeck - 117km or 1 hour and 28 minutes.
St Peter's to Arichat - 36km or 28 minutes.
Arichat to the Canso Causeway - 51km or 43 minutes. 
St. Peter's to the Canso Causeway - 51km or 40 minutes.

Beautiful Cape Breton Waterfalls

Uisge Ban Waterfall in Baddeck, Cape Breton.

Corney Brook Waterfall in Cheticamp, Cape Breton

Mary Ann Waterfall in Ingonish Beach in the Cape Breton Highlands.

Uisge Ban  Waterfall in Baddeck, Cape Breton

Ingonish Beach in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park Closed for Swimming.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

 

Please be advised that Ingonish Beach is closed for swimming effective tomorrow, July 25th at 10:00 a.m. due to safety concerns resulting from a lack of sand and the risk posed by rocks. It will remain closed for swimming until the sand returns and conditions improve. The day use area remains open.

Check out other options for swimming in Cape Breton Highlands National Park: www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ns/cbreton/activ/baignade-swimming

The Sale is on at Steff's Celtic Gift Shop in St. Peter's

All wall decor 15% off until Saturday!

Corn Beef and Cabbage and Chocolate Cheesecake

Louie’s Cosy Corner has been a staple in the Restaurant business in St. Peter’s for many years.  Their service is amazing and they offer down home dishes that have you coming back time and time again. One of my favorite dishes is their Fish and Chips, and my husband really enjoys their Corn Beef and Cabbage.  Locals and Visitors alike stop in for the delicious desserts. If you are looking for a small town diner experience where you can mix with the locals stop in at Louies Cosy Corner. 

For an Amazing Location to Stop and Enjoy A Perfect Cup of Coffee and Delicious Food, Make Sure To Stop at La Goélette à Pépé Café in Arichat.

If you are a visitor to the beautiful island of Isle Madame and enjoy great atmosphere, great food, excellent coffee, then look no further that La Goélette à Pépé Café in Arichat. Lisa and her staff, provide a wide variety of delicious treats that will have you coming back time and time again and the coffee is amazing.  It is also a great spot to pick up some great local gift items as well and learn about the Acadien Background of the island.  

Make sure to stop in and talk to the girls, you will definitely be glad you did. 

Check Out Kayak Cape Breton in Richmond County, For a Unique Vacation Location!!!

Kayak Cape Breton in Roberta, Richmond County

Kayak Cape Breton

Looking for a great summer getaway? With the Atlantic Bubble opening up for visitors from our Atlantic Provinces, this vacation spot maybe just what you are looking for. This is what Kayak Cape Breton has to say about their property! 

Kayak Cape Breton located in Roberta, Richmond County. 

We hope you enjoyed your Canada Day! Now, isn't it time you started thinking about your next getaway? How about two (or more) nights in a geodome with a gorgeous view of the Bras d'Or Lake?  Or in a boathouse, overlooking the serene waters of Urquhart's Pond, where you might catch a glimpse of our friend, the bald eagle? Or a handcrafted forest yurt where can wake up early and see the mist on the pond? Or, if you're worried about the heat, an air-conditioned trailer with every comfort of home and more. We'd love to have you stay! Visit www.kayakcapebreton.ca to check availability or look for us on AirBnB, TripAdvisor, CanadaStays, VRBO, HomeAway basically, anywhere on the internets.  

News from the Meat Cove Campground and Oceanside Chowder Hut in Meat Cove, Cape Breton

Meat Cove Campground & Oceanside Chowder Hut in Meat Cove, Cape Breton. 

Hi, everyone! Unfortunately, as we expected the tourism business for the 2020 at this time isn't what we hoped it would be. So, with that being said we have to cut back on our hours of operation at the Meat Cove Chowder Hut. From now on we will be running the hours of operation as the following: MONDAY(3PM-7PM) TUESDAY (3PM-7PM) WEDNESDAY (3PM-7PM) THURSDAY (CLOSED) FRIDAY (11AM-7PM) SATURDAY (11AM-7PM) SUNDAY (11AM-7PM). If all goes well and the business picks up, we will go back to our regular hours of operation (6 DAYS A WEEK 11AM-7PM CLOSED ON THURSDAYS) If we have to make any further adjustments of any kind, we will be making updates on our Facebook webpage. We hope all the other privately owned and small operated businesses out there are doing their best given the circumstances we are all facing! There is no better time to support local businesses and to explore our great province. 

There May Not Be a Sand Castle Competition This Year For the Kids to Enjoy, But The Recreation Department has a Contest For The Kids.

Richmond County Recreation Department - 

**CONTEST TIME**

Unfortunately due to Covid-19 we are unable to host the Sand Castle Competitions this year....but you still have a chance to win!!

The contest is open NOW until August 15th.

Create a sculpture of any type as long as it is outdoors and creative. You can use any type of material and there is no designated theme.

Send in a photo of you and your sculpture (you have to be in the photo with your creation).

Once you have sent in an eligible photo your name will be submitted into a draw with all of the other participants.

On August 15th we will draw 10 names and each winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to a local business of their choice.

Please send all photo submissions to ccourchene@richmondcounty.ca along with your full name and a contact number.

Please don't hesitate to send a message to the email listed above if you have any questions.

Good luck to everyone and we cant wait to see your creations!

Broadwater Inn & Cottages in Baddeck, Nova Scotia offering Super Deal

Broadwater Inn & Cottages in Baddeck, NS   

To celebrate the spirit of summer we are offering a $99 Inn room special for all our rooms with private entrances. 

Our Inn Suites feature pillow-top beds, satellite TV, Wifi, and travel tips from John the Innkeeper to ensure you make the most of your visit. ⁣ 

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