Events

Get ready to party! World Oceans Day Dance - Sat, June 4 8:30-12:30 Tickets $10 Music by: "Alter Ego" For tickets: email [email protected] or phone 902-725-2348

Official Opening of World Oceans Day 12:00 - 4:00pm Displays, Demonstrations, Food, Entertainment, Community Market, Face Painting, Scavenger Hunt and Pirates around the Iona Port, and more. 2:00 - 2:45 pm at the St. Columba Church Centre - afternoon speaker: Mr. Terry Dwyer. Terry Dwyer is a diver, shipwreck explorer, and author of two books […]

Visit our Community Market from 12:00pm - 4:00pm Buy local crafts, produce and more. Stay and listen to music by Susan MacLean, Stephanie MacDonald, the Gillis sisters and friends.

Stop by the Frolic 'n Folk between 430-730pm to enjoy a casual gathering of musicians who have come together to play traditional Cape Breton Celtic music. Anyone is welcome to join in, or just relax and enjoy the tunes!

Mark your calendars! Iona Port Markets are back!! We will host out market each month starting in July until October. You won't want to miss the chance to support our local vendors. The first market is Saturday, July 9th, 11- 1pm.

Iona Port Markets are back!! We will host a market each month starting in July until October. Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss the chance to support our local vendors. Counter with fresh vegetables and a sign of local products. August 7th, Sunday 11-1 pm Iona Port Markets – 2583 St. Columba Road, […]

Iona Port Markets are back!! We will host a market each month starting in July until October. Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss the chance to support our local vendors. Counter with fresh vegetables and a sign of local products. September 3rd, Saturday 11-1 pm Iona Port Markets – 2583 St. Columba Road, […]

Iona Port Markets are back!! We will host a market each month starting in July until October. Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss the chance to support our local vendors. Counter with fresh vegetables and a sign of local products. October 8th, Saturday 11-1 pm Iona Port Markets – 2583 St. Columba Road, […]

“Tides are Changing” Join us for the 8th Annual World Oceans Day!   June 6th – Thursday  6:00 - Opening of the Festival and ribbon cutting at the Iona Port 8:00 pm - Frolic ’n Folk Pub – Bras d’Or Lake Trivia    June 7th - Friday  Rankin School of the Narrows – Debbie White, […]

Celebrate Ocean Week Canada in Iona Join us for the 9th Annual Àros na Mara World Oceans Day Festival — a week-long celebration of the sea, our coastal communities, and the wonders beneath the waves. Location: Iona, Nova ScotiaDates: June 1–8, 2025 Opening CelebrationDate: Sunday, June 1Time: 2:00 PMLocation: Iona Port Kick things off with […]