Àros na Mara Discovery Centre

10/15/2026

The yoga session has been moved to the St, Columba Parish Hall due to weather!

It will still take place today at 1:00pm
Bring your mat and water bottle!

See you soon🧘

10/14/2026

Join us on a guided walk along the Iona Beach and MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park and enjoy the beautiful fall scenery!🍂

🗓️Friday, October 16
🕐Starting at 11:00am
📍Starting point: Port of Iona
Free event-open to all ages(parent or guardian should be present with anyone under the age of 16)

Bring your own water bottle and wear clothes/shoes suitable to the weather!
Refreshments will be available after the walk!

Pre-registration is recommended and you can do so by emailing: [email protected]

10/14/2026

Join us tomorrow at 1:00 pm for a peaceful yoga session by the water!

Bring your own water bottle as there will be lots of stretching!🧘 Tea and coffee will be provided during the session.

Wear suitable and comfortable clothing.

See you then!

10/09/2026

The Àros na Mara Discovery Centre and Iona Port Café will be closed Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving🦃🍂

We wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and lots of good food!

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you to continue the Celtic Colour celebrations on Tuesday, October 13th!

See you then🧡

10/08/2026

☕️We have some exciting news!

The Iona Port Café has a new sign with a beautiful wave and coffee design!

🕐Open Thursday-Sunday from 10am-2pm
Come on down to see it in person!

09/29/2026

Square Roots is cancelled for tomorrow.

Good news is that the senior’s lunch is still on!

Canceled for Wednesday September 30th

09/21/2026

🍂 55+ Senior Lunches are back! 🍂

We’re pleased to announce that Senior Lunches for local residents aged 55+ are starting Wednesday, September 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Columba Parish Centre.

We will also be host two lunches at the Little Narrows Community Hall.

Enjoy a free light lunch in a welcoming and accessible environment, while catching up with friends, meeting neighbours and enjoying some great local programming. ❤️

📅 Fall Schedule

September 23 – Welcome Back! 👋
September 30 – Fortress of Louisbourg Presentation with Elizabeth MacMillan 🏰
October 7 – Highland Village Presentation with Shamus MacDonald 🌿
October 14 – Card Making with Gwen MacDonald-Udby ✂️💌
October 21 – Little Narrows Community Hall – Chuck Thompson, Chair of Baddeck Hospital
October 28 – Talk about PTSD with Pete Levin & Tyson
November 4 – Sea Glass Archaeology 🌊
November 25 – Geocaching with Chris Woodward 🧭
December 2 – Little Narrows Community Hall – Homecare with Jennifer Ripley

We look forward to welcoming you back! ❤️

A special thank you to Cassandra Yonder and Diane Russell for helping make these lunches possible.

Central Cape Breton Community Ventures

09/21/2026

Catch us while you can☕️

Open Thursdays to Sundays
From 10:00am - 2:00pm!

See you soon!

09/13/2026

Summer is not over yet! 😎

Join us Sunday, September 13, between 10 AM and 2 PM at the Iona Port Café!

Let’s soak up some sun and enjoy the last few days of summer while watching the waves rolling along the shore! ☀️🌊

09/04/2026

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