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June 2018
Boat Building Workshops
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 instruction from a master boat builder,accommodations, and breakfast.
Find out more »Roots to Boots Festival
An early summer festival kicks off with storytelling, hiking, food, local-flavour, concerts, songwriters’ circle and late night square dances. Check out From Sea to Table, a story of crab from the sea to your plate. And sit down for a crab dinner, too.
Find out more »Route Saint- Pierre et Miquelon
This is the ninth edition of ROUTE Saint-
Pierre et Miquelon, the 350-mile ocean race
between Halifax and Saint-Pierre et Miquelon,
a territory of France off the southern coast of
Newfoundland. Forty boats and a range of sailors,
including enthusiastic amateurs to professional
racers from all around the world, are expected to
cut the start line in Halifax on June 26.
Halifax Waterfront hosts the fleet in the
fantastic settings of the historic harbour and a
great festival Saint-Pierre et Miquelon Des îles
d’exception with live concert and entertainment.
Then, crews will enjoy five days of celebration
in Saint-Pierre together with the legendary
hospitality of the people of the Archipelago.
This is a must-attend event of the offshore
racing circuit.
NStYA West Race-Cruise Weekend
Race the warm waters of Northumberland Strait between Shediac, N.B. and Summerside P.E.I. during the Northumberland Strait Yachting Association’s West Race/Cruise Weekend on June 23 to 24. Organised by the Shediac Bay Yacht Club and Summerside Yacht Club, this is a new race and cruise replacing the NStYA Challenge traditionally held in July. The race will begin in Shediac Saturday morning, sailing to Summerside, and then onto Charlottetown on Sunday morning. Look for its partner race, NStYA East Race/Cruise Weekend…
Find out more »Oromocto Pioneer Days
A summer celebration that celebrates the heritage of the region. There’s a midway, fireworks, golf, and pubs are open with musical entertainment.
Find out more »July 2018
Shediac Lobster Festival
It all boils down to fun at the Shediac Lobster Festival. Lobster is showcased everywhere: Ales and Tails, Corks and Claws, Lobster Paint Night, lobster eating contest, lobster rolls, lobster chowders, lobster supper, and much more. Entertainment for the whole family.
Find out more »Pictou Lobster Carnival
This three-day event celebrates the end of the lobster fishing season in Pictou. Besides the lobster, join in on the midway, beer gardens, musical entertainment, antique car show, boat races, Mardi Gras parade, and children’s parade.
Find out more »Antigonish Highland Games
With a long history dating back to 1863, the Antigonish Highland Games celebrate the region’s Scottish heritage with the spirit of athleticism.Programming includes road races, farmer’s walk, tug of war, and pipes and drums. Take in square dances, a grand street parade, and a concert under the stars.
Find out more »Charlottetown Race Week
A 30-year sailing tradition in Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown Race Week offers exciting keelboat racing in Atlantic Canada. This event has its roots in Hillsboro Boating Club, which offered a regatta in Charlottetown in 1874.Take in entertainment on the shore, sailors’ breakfast, happy hour, and entertainment for the kids.
Find out more »New Brunswick Festival of Fisheries & Aquaculture
This annual festival highlights and celebrates the fisheries, fishermen, fish processors, and fish farmers of the region. Events include striped bass fishing competition, local musical and culture talent, a pageant, beer tasting, and washer tournaments.
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