World Oceans Day Iona – 10th Anniversary Celebration Port of Iona + Baile nan Gàidheal + Frolic’n Folk Pub Youth Leadership | International Trails Day | Ocean Technology and Exploration

International Trails Day

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. — International Trails Day Hike and Beach Cleanup Evan Lackey (Trans Canada Trail) and Chris Woodford (NS Walks) attending.

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. — Nutritional Break Water, fruit, and granola bars are free. Iona Port Café will be open for other purchases.

Youth Day | In association with Bras d’Or Watch | All Day Organized and presented by the Youth Leadership Circle

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Music and Culture Presentations Youth voices from Mi’kmaw, Gaelic, and mixed-heritage backgrounds sharing stories, songs, and knowledge of the Bras d’Or.

12:00–2:00 p.m. — Youth Market Youth-led vendors, crafts, and community products at the Port of Iona.

2:00–5:00 p.m. — Regular Market Vendors of all ages.

Ocean Technology and Exploration | 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — BlueROV2 Live Underwater Demonstration Live underwater demonstration in the Barra Strait.

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — “MATADOR” Showcase, presented by Dalhousie University Personal watercraft-based ocean sampling system developed by Dalhousie University.

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — Gillis Seafoods Mussels are first come, first served.

Highland Fare Day | Baile nan Gàidheal

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Biadh is Baile | Highland Fare Day Join us at Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village to hear stories of the ocean, tall tales of fishing, and enjoy a taste of traditional Highland fare with fish cakes. General admission applies.

Evening Program

3:00–6:00 p.m. — Ceilidh at Frolic’n Folk Pub Jordi Martin, Kyle LeVesconte, Kaj Udby, John Angus MacNeil, and Luke Boudreau.

7:00 p.m. — Climate Research Storytelling / “Nerd Night” Format St. Columba Parish Centre Stories and Songs of the Sea presented by the public. To apply to perform, please fill out the Google Form: https://forms.gle/PuzsPWYCBpjeoWfm9