Beach Clean Up and Hike

Meet at the Iona Port for a beach clean up and hike along the shoreline. This events starts at 10:00am

Dip in the Lake

Join us down at the beach for a quick refreshing dip in the lake! See you at 12:00pm

Aros na Mara World Ocean Day Celebrations

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 […]

Iona Port – Market Day

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.

Celtic Trad Session

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!

July – Iona Port Market

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.

August 7 – Iona Port Market

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, […]

September 3 – Iona Port Market

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, […]

October 8 – Iona Port Market

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, […]

8th Annual Àros na Mara World Oceans Day Festival

“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, […]