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10/23/2026

SHELL'EBRATE A GOOD DEAL!

We're making room for some exciting new merchandise at the Barrington Visitor Information Centre, and that means SAVINGS FOR YOU!

Our colourful Lobster Capital of Canada campfire-style mugs are on SALE! Available in Red, Navy, Blue, and Green (on these select style/design only!)

2 FOR JUST $20!

Perfect for a hearty bowl of seafood chowder, your favourite homemade soup, or a BIG cup of coffee to get you through those chilly Nova Scotia mornings!

And with Christmas just around the corner, they make great gifts, too!

Mix and match your favourite colours while supplies last!

Barrington Visitor Information Centre - 2447 Highway 3, Barrington.
Open Monday to Friday, 9AM - 5PM.

We're clearing the shelves to make way for new goodies, so come scoop up a deal before they're gone!

10/23/2026

It's almost time to SHELL'ebrate the Christmas SEAson in the Lobster Capital of Canada!

We're busy putting together our annual Christmas Events Schedule, and we want to make sure we don't miss a thing!

* Christmas markets and craft fairs
* Concerts and holiday performances
* Tree lightings and community celebrations
* Fundraisers, workshops and family activities
* Anything that brings a little holiday magic to our communities!

Hosting an event this November or December? We want to hear about it!

Drop your event details in the comments below, including the event name, date, time, location and any other important information. Feel free to share your event poster, too!

We'll be gathering everything into one handy Christmas Events Schedule so residents and visitors can see what's happening throughout our communities.

Help us spread the holiday cheer! Tag a local organization, business or community group that has something festive planned!

10/22/2026

NEW MERCH ALERT! 🦞

A little shot of Canada's Lobster Capital has just landed at the Visitor Information Centre!

The perfect little souvenir and just in time to toss in a stocking this Christmas! Whether you’re adding to your own collection or looking for a fun gift for someone who loves our corner of Nova Scotia, pick one up today! Just $6 each!

Available at the Barrington Visitor Information Centre - 2447 Highway 3, Barrington
Open Monday to Friday - 9AM - 5PM

10/18/2026

HE DID IT!!! FROM TIP TO TIP — LANDON HAS CROSSED THE FINISH LINE!

From The Hawk on Cape Sable Island to Meat Cove, Cape Breton, Landon has officially completed his incredible journey across Nova Scotia in support of Autism Nova Scotia!

Over 784 kilometres (804 to be exact!), 15 days, countless hills, some pretty miserable weather, a few wrong turns and a whole lot of determination!

And along the way, he’s raised over $60,000 for Autism Nova Scotia! What an incredible accomplishment!

Landon, you’ve given our community so much to be proud of. What started as one man’s goal turned into something that brought people together from one end of Nova Scotia to the other.

A huge shoutout to the amazing support crew, family, friends and everyone who ran alongside him, cheered him on, donated or helped him put one foot in front of the other. You were all part of something pretty special!

From all of us back home in the Lobster Capital of Canada, CONGRATULATIONS, LANDON! 🦞

You set out to make a difference, and you certainly did!

Let’s fill the comments with congratulations for Landon and his incredible team! They deserve every bit of it!

10/17/2026

MEAT COVE….LET’S GO!!!

He’s on the Cabot Trail Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and that finish line is getting closer and closer!

Landon absolutely CRUSHED Day 14, tackling the massive hills of Cape Breton and putting in an incredible 61.08 km today!

That’s a whopping 770.81 km in just 14 days, all in support of Autism Nova Scotia! And he’s raised over $50,000 along the way!

Tomorrow, Landon is expected to reach Meat Cove, bringing his incredible Tip to Tip journey from The Hawk on Cape Sable Island to the northern tip of Nova Scotia to an end!

We’re so incredibly proud of you, Landon! The Lobster Capital of Canada is behind you all the way! 🦞❤️

ONE LAST PUSH! Let’s fill the comments with words of encouragement to help carry Landon across that finish line tomorrow!

YOU’VE GOT THIS, LANDON!!!

Municipality of the County of Inverness Cape Breton Island

10/13/2026

Another big milestone for Landon! Yesterday he crossed the Canso Causeway and officially made it to Cape Breton Island!

From The Hawk on Cape Sable Island to Cape Breton, he’s been putting in some serious kilometres, all in support of Autism Nova Scotia!

Now he’s making his way toward Meat Cove and that finish line! If you happen to see him, be sure to give him a honk and some words of encouragement!!

We’re still cheering you on from the Lobster Capital, Landon!

Drop a message for Landon in the comments and help give him that extra push for the final stretch!

10/04/2026

And he’s off! ❤️

Wow, what a send-off!

Yesterday marked the beginning of Landon’s Tip to Tip Run Across Nova Scotia, and our community certainly made sure he knew we were behind him as he set out on his incredible 784 km journey in support of Autism Nova Scotia.

From the people lining the route and cheering him on, to the firefighters and other runners who ran alongside him and the fire departments who helped give him an unforgettable es**rt off Cape Sable Island, it was a pretty special morning.

Today is Day 2, and Landon has a LOT of Nova Scotia still ahead of him!

So wherever his journey takes him over the coming days, if you see Landon running through your community, give him a wave, honk your horn, make some noise and CHEER HIM ON!

And if you’d like to help make every kilometre count, you can support Landon’s fundraising efforts for Autism Nova Scotia here:

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/autismnovascotia/p2p/landons-run-for-autism-ns/

From the southern tip of Nova Scotia all the way to the northern tip!

We’re cheering for you every step of the way!

📷 Frankie Crowell Photos

10/04/2026

Looking for something out of this world to do today? 👽

Today marks the 59th anniversary of the 1967 S**g Harbour UFO Incident, one of Canada’s most famous and well-documented UFO mysteries!

The S**g Harbour UFO Interpretive Centre is celebrating with a special Open House TODAY from 1–4 PM.

Free admission
Refreshments
Explore the story of the 1967 incident
Q&A with UFO crash witnesses Peter Goreham, Norman Smith and David Kendrick, along with experiencer Heather Doucette

Whether you’re a longtime UFO enthusiast, a local history buff, or you’ve always wondered what really happened off the shores of S**g Harbour that night in 1967, this is a great opportunity to hear the stories firsthand.

S**g Harbour UFO Incident Society

09/26/2026

Today is the last day to explore the Barrington Woolen Mill and Old Meeting House Museum this season! A great way to spend a day! Be sure to check out the gift shop too! Open until 4pm!

09/18/2026

Looks like the weather is clearing to enjoy our last Island View Evening of the Season! Hope to sea you there!

Our Island View Evenings Summer Music Series wraps up for the season this Friday, and Matt Bone will be joining us to close things out!

We’ve loved spending these summer evenings with you, and we’re squeezing in one last night of live music, ocean views and good company before we officially say goodbye to the series for another year.

Friday, September 18
6:00–7:30 PM
Island View Park, Barrington Passage — behind JB’s Restaurant
Featuring Matt Bone
Free admission – everyone welcome!

Bring your lawn chair (and perhaps a blanket!), bring a friend, and join us for one last Island View Evening!