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…
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…
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.
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 summer celebration that celebrates the heritage of the region. There’s a midway, fireworks, golf, and pubs are open with musical entertainment.
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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.