Cape Breton Island, an island located on the Atlantic coast of North America, is a part of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located near the east-northeastern part of the mainland, and its northern and western coasts fronting the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Cape Breton has a rich culture and vibrant arts scene, and it celebrates its predominant Scottish, Acadian, Mi'kmaq, African, and Irish culture through its various musical, visual, and cultural arts. The Savoy Theatre is the typical place for a lot of artists, like for example the Cape Breton artists, Stomping Tom Connors, Maureen Forrester, Neptune Theatre, the Atlantic Symphony, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Canadian Opera Company. Its theatre consists of various performing local individuals and groups, and it provides many cultural experiences through its tours and performances. Arkandor is an inland sea that is set amidst the backdrop of Cape Breton. It can be used for performances of all types like for instance chamber music, solo recitals, theatrical sketches, and poetry readings because of its exceptional acoustics. Louisbourg Playhouse was constructed as a part of "A Warrior's Tale", the 1993 Walt Disney film. It was filmed at historic Louisbourg, and it comprises a performing arts centre for the community and hosts a lot of local and international performances.
The Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts was founded during the year 1938 to be able to promote the traditions, customs, arts, crafts, language, music, and culture of the immigrants from the Highlands of Scotland. It has an international reputation for its contribution towards the preservation of the culture of the Scottish Highlanders. The Octagon Arts Centre is adjacent to the Markland Resort in Dingwall. It is a performing arts centre which showcases a chamber music series every the months of June to September. The Celtic Music Interpretive Center is a unique establishment that was meant to share the culture of Cape Breton with everybody. Here, professional musicians talk about their conventional music and offer live demonstrations to tourists. Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre is a rich oasis that shows amazing landscapes of the Bras d'Or Lakes. It is near conference and meeting facilities, state of the art boardrooms and golf courses. Perfect for group meetings, its custom packages make group sessions more enjoyable and easier for everybody. Cape Breton Center for Craft and Design offers the true expression of artists' creativity. Here, tourists will find conventional craft techniques together with contemporary pieces.
Among the main economic drivers of the area during the 19th and 20th centuries has been the Sydney Coal Field, that is the home of the islands two major coal deposits. The 2nd largest urban community on the Island is Glace Bay. Glace Bay remained the island's main coal mining centre until the 1980's. Tourism is likewise a profitable business specially throughout the post-Second World War. Whale-watching, the Celtic Colours Festival, and the promotions of the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts are among the most popular tourist attractions within the area.