October 9–17, 2026
15118 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada 
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
Join a fun, one-hour workshop where participants of all ages will explore the lively tradition of musical spoons. Come Spoon With Us offers a chance to learn the history behind this rhythmic art-form rooted in Acadian and Cape Breton culture—and try it out for...MORE
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
You will receive a warm Acadian welcome from instructor, Betty Ann Cormier, a fourth-generation rug hooker with deep roots in the tradition. She will share her expertise, techniques, and fascinating stories about how this cherished craft help put Chéticamp on the map, as the...MORE
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PARTICIPATORY EVENT
Round out your evening in Chéticamp with this traditional afterparty! Following the afternoon show, La Swing du Suête, one of the dance troupes will teach Chéticamp-style squaresets, along with Chéticamp-style square dancing while local musicians play traditional music. Feel free to jump in, learn...MORE
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
You will receive a warm Acadian welcome from instructor, Betty Ann Cormier, a fourth-generation rug hooker with deep roots in the tradition. She will share her expertise, techniques, and fascinating stories about how this cherished craft help put Chéticamp on the map, as the...MORE
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
Join a fun, one-hour workshop where participants of all ages will explore the lively tradition of musical spoons. Come Spoon With Us offers a chance to learn the history behind this rhythmic art-form rooted in Acadian and Cape Breton culture—and try it out for...MORE
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
You will receive a warm Acadian welcome from instructor, Betty Ann Cormier, a fourth-generation rug hooker with deep roots in the tradition. She will share her expertise, techniques, and fascinating stories about how this cherished craft help put Chéticamp on the map, as the...MORE
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
Join a fun, one-hour workshop where participants of all ages will explore the lively tradition of musical spoons. Come Spoon With Us offers a chance to learn the history behind this rhythmic art-form rooted in Acadian and Cape Breton culture—and try it out for...MORE
PARTICIPATORY EVENT
Round out your evening in Chéticamp with this traditional afterparty! Following the evening show, L'eau Nous Relie [The Water Connects Us], one of the dance troupes will teach Chéticamp-style squaresets, along with Chéticamp-style square dancing while local musicians play traditional music. Feel free to...MORE
PARTICIPATORY EVENT
Round out your evening in Chéticamp with this traditional afterparty! Following the evening show in Belle Côte, Musical Masters, one of the dance troupes will teach Chéticamp-style squaresets, along with Chéticamp-style square dancing while local musicians play traditional music. Feel free to jump in,...MORE