gaelic _celtic

in nova scotia

Scottish & irish

The Gaelic Culture of

Nova Scotia is as

Celtic as You Will Get!

Gaelic, a Celtic language and its rich culture

have helped shape Nova Scotia's identity.

Centuries ago, Gaelic speaking immigrants from both

Ireland and Scotland came by the tens of thousands and

made Nova Scotia their home.

In both instances, these settlers called themselves Gàidheil

(ones who speak Gaelic).

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The Gaelic Language

Irish Gaels settled in urban areas such as Halifax and

Sydney and in pockets of rural Cape Breton. Today, fiddle

playing styles, Anglo-Irish folk songs and dance are lively

and enjoyable parts of the Irish culture experience in Nova

Scotia.

Scottish Gaels settled in large numbers in eastern Nova

Scotia and throughout Cape Breton Island.

You'll find "Ciad Mìle" ("One hundred thousand") ways to

experience Nova Scotia Gaelic language and culture,

Scottish culture and Irish culture in Nova Scotia. Take in a

performance by one of Nova Scotia's legendary Celtic

performers like the Barra MacNeils and the Rankins, or

Natalie MacMaster.

You can find them everywhere from concert halls to cozy

pubs. Dive into an Immersion Weekend at St. Francis

Xavier University with programs for children and adults.

Lose yourself in the whirl of kilts and skirl of pipes at the

Antigonish Highland Games, an annual event in Nova

Scotia since 1863.

Gaelic Culture of Cape Breton

Enjoy the Celtic and Gaelic cultural experience on

Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. They

celebrate and share the only living Celtic culture in

North America. Whether it's dancing to lively fiddle

tunes, learning a Gaelic milling song or tracing your

roots, we’d love to share our Celtic culture with you.

Cuin’ a thig sibh air cheilidh?

(So when are you coming?)

Gaelic Culture of Cape Breton

Rick Mercer at the Celtic Colours


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