Learn how to build a traditional Newfoundland wooden dory through programs at the Wooden Boat Museum. One-day, one-week workshops available. Boats you learn to build include the Grand Banks dory and the 16’ 4” Winterton Rodney. Special packages include personalized…
Racing is one of the activities that define the Nova Scotia Schooner Association. Founded by men and women who met in 1961 to race for the first Nova Scotia Schooner Championship, the members have gathered every summer, withoutfail, for a…
Starting the first Sunday every August, this regatta hosted by the Bras d’Or Yacht Club presents some of the best racing on the Bras d’Or Lakes. The event kicks off with a sail through on the lakes and then races…
A children’s parade, poker race, steak dinner, and pub at the local firehall. And, of course, lots of Cape Breton music with an outdoor Scottish concert.
World-class seafood, beach, breweries, wineries, distilleries, and artists all at once. The Shediac Ocean Festive celebrate the best in everything that Atlantic Canada has to offer. Experience the amazing local seafood creations, our chefs’ culinary sessions, the always entertaining cooking…
“Dragging up our past” is the theme of Digby Scallop Days Festival. This coastal Nova Scotia town on the Bay of Fundy is known for its scallops and this is the festival that recognizes its famous seafood. Activities focus on…
At Chester Yacht Club, with four different race courses, there is something for every sailor from very competitive one design classes, serious distance races to round the buoys fun, and Nova Scotia’s famous Bluenose Class Fleet racing in Chester Harbour.…
Get the catch of the day at this festival in the waters off Wedgeport, which was once a tuna capital in the world. Fishermen now head out 12 hours from the wharf at Wedgeport to “Hell Hole,” which is south…
Mobility Cup 2018 brings together more than 40 sailors in Halifax for the largest Able Sail Regatta in Canada. Sailed in Martin 16s this year and organizers also hope to introduce a fleet of 2.4mRs to the competition. Plans are…
The stages are set throughout historic downtown Fredericton every September for this longrunning music festival. With more than 400 acts over six days, there’s more than enough styles and sounds for every visitor. Listen to Cajun, blues,jazz shows at great…