Visiting Cape Breton

Aside from the conference, there's plenty to see and do on Cape Breton Island!

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Lumière, a three-day arts festival culminating in a spectacular art-at-night event in Sydney, runs from Sept. 27-29. See the festival homepage for more information!

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The Celtic Colours International Festival, a celebration of Cape Breton's unique culture - featuring musical and dance performances, and much more - runs from Oct. 5-13. See the festival homepage for more information!

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Additionally, Unama'ki College at Cape Breton University is hosting Atlantair Knekk Tepaw, a Basque-Mi'kmaw cultural exchange symposium exploring indigenous roots in the North Atlantic through connections between the Basque and Mi'kmaw peoples, on Sept. 27-28. For more information, see the symposium homepage.

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For more information on things to do on Cape Breton Island, visit the Destination Cape Breton Association's website!