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Indoor history shortlist
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
A researched shortlist for Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Compare addresses, practical details and maps.
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Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
559 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, Nova Scotia
A Parks Canada museum about Bell's life, work and experiments.
- 2026 regular season
- May 15 to October 30, daily 9 am to 5 pm
- Useful for
- An indoor-focused history day
- Before visiting
- Baddeck is outside CBRM. Enhanced tours have separate capacity and booking rules.
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Useful questions
When is the Great Pumpkin Path in 2026?
October 28, from 6 to 8 pm.
Where is the pumpkin event?
At Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck.
Is there a rain date?
The page lists October 29.
When can carved pumpkins be dropped off?
October 24 to 27, 10 am to 4 pm.
When is Sinister Soirée?
October 24, 2026, 5 to 11 pm.
Can children attend Sinister Soirée?
No. The event is listed as 19-plus.
What price is listed for the Soirée?
The Parks Canada event listing says $60. Check ticket conditions when booking.
Are the two events in the same town?
No. The pumpkin path is in Baddeck and the Soirée is in Louisbourg.
Is the Great Pumpkin Path during normal Bell museum hours?
No. The listed event runs from 6 to 8 pm, after the regular museum closing time.
What activities are listed for Sinister Soirée?
The event listing includes live music, themed tours, costume contests, DJs, dance floors and pop-up bars. It is a 19-plus event.