Canada’s Premiere Sailing, Boating and Cultural Festival

    Bras d’Or Lakes Festival, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

    The Bras d’Or Lakes Festival celebrates Canada’s spectacular Inland Sea on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Join us in 2011 for two amazing weeks of sailing, boating, music, cultural events and other activities in the communities along the shores of the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes! Stay tuned for details.

    Cape Breton Island has been called one of the world’s most beautiful islands by Conde Nast, Travel + Leisure, and National Geographic Traveler…and the Bras d’Or Lakes is the crown jewel of the island. Beloved by sailors and road travelers alike, and the subject of many songs and stories, it’s no wonder the French called it “Bras d’Or” – arm of gold.

    Whether you’re a sailor or adventurous traveler, please join us for the unforgettable Bras d’Or Lakes Festival.

    Contact us:
    info@brasdorlakesfestival.com
    Tel: 902-849-6383

    Photos of the Schooner Amoeba (Courtesy of Nova Scotia Tourism).



    Sailing Race on the Bras d'Or Lakes

    Sailing Action from St. Peter’s to Baddeck

    The St. Peter’s Regatta winds up a great weekend of races and other events today at the southern end of the Bras d’Or Lakes. The MacDonnell Cup Race took place yesterday and the MacAskill Cup Race is underway today, August 1.

    Later today, the sailing focus will switch to Baddeck… Read More

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    Bras d’Or Lakes Festival launched with Opening Ceremonies at Dundee Marina

    The inaugural Bras d’Or Lakes Festival was officially launched at the Dundee Marina on Friday night, to kick off the Festival’s first event, the West Bay Regatta.  Sailboats arriving on gentle breezes under perfectly blue skies were piped into the docks by long time resident and naturalist Wally Ellison.  The… Read More