A Canada day to remember

Celebrate Canada with us on Tuesday, July 1st, with a full day of community pride, coastal beauty, and Cape Breton hospitality as the community teams up for an unforgettable Canada Day!

Explore Ingonish with a self-guided scavenger hunt through local businesses, then join us for a traditional flag raising ceremony and cake cutting at Keltic Lodge. In the afternoon, head to Cape Smokey for the Rising Stars Concert, games, and a barbecue!

WHEN & WHERE TO JOIN THE FUN

Tuesday July 1
9:00am

Corson House front desk

Pick up your scavenger hunt guide and spend the morning exploring local businesses!

11:00am

Meet at Corson House at Keltic Lodge

Celebrate in true Cape Breton style with a traditional flag-raising ceremony and cake-cutting.

12:00pm

Cape Smokey

Free Rising Stars concert featuring Cape Breton’s top young talent, plus games, activities, and a BBQ!

Meet our Scavenger Hunt Partners

Thanks to Bretoba Contracting, Ingonish Development Society, and Musical Journeys Ltd. for their generous support of this community event.

While you're here

Turn your Canada Day celebration into a full Cape Breton experience.

Hit the Beach
Relax at nearby Ingonish Beach or take a walk along the sandbar at North Bay.

Hike the Highlands
Explore trails like Middle Head, Franey, or Jack Pine—each with incredible views.

Explore Local Shops & Cafés 
Visit our participating businesses to discover handmade crafts, local shops, and cozy cafés right in Ingonish.

Stay with us

Stay steps from the celebration at Keltic Lodge

Where comfort, views, and Highland hospitality come standard. Whether you’re watching the flag rise or winding down after a concert under the stars, there’s no better place to be.

About Keltic Lodge

Located on the Middle Head Peninsula, Keltic Lodge has welcomed guests to Cape Breton’s coast for generations. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and nestled within Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the lodge offers unforgettable views, historic charm, and a uniquely Cape Breton experience. Whether you're here for a round at Highlands Links, a peaceful hike, or to take in the ocean breeze from the veranda, Keltic Lodge is your home base for exploration, relaxation, and celebration.

About Cape Smokey

Built in the 1970s, Cape Smokey has delighted visitors with exceptional skiing from mountain to ocean along one of Canada’s most scenic and popular destination areas. Now, Cape Smokey is a year-round destination where you can visit the Summit Shack for a cold beverage and a snack, rent a kayak and take a paddle on Hawley's Lake or sign up for a Guided Hike to learn about the local flora and fauna and the history of this beautiful area.