Possibly the most romantic aspect of vacationing on Cape Breton Island is the fact that things move slowly there. On December 13, 2013 he was appointed to the Order of Canada (2013). It is also fed by the Salmon River. The ambitious sailor finds unique coastal landscapes, rough and rocky with many fjords. One of the most recorded songs ever by an eastern Canadian writer, "Out On The Mira" (an alternate title) has been covered by Anne Murray, Foster & Allen, Celtic Thunder, Daniel O'Donnell, Denny Doherty (of The Mamas & The Papas), Noel Harrison, Phil Coulter, The Canadian Tenors, Frank Patterson, The Los Angeles Children's Chorus, and scores of other noted performers. "Song For the Mira" has been translated into Italian, Dutch, French, Scots Gaelic, Japanese, and Mi' kmaq, is available on well over 300 recordings, and is a standard in the Canadian choral-music repertoire. And over the ashes the stories are told Of witches and werewolves and Oak Island gold The stars on the river they sparkle and spin; I wish I was with them again. Old men go fishin' with black line and spoons. Cape Breton impresses with the Bras d’Or Lake. Small craft in a harbour that's still and serene This site uses cookies to collect anonymous data for analytics purposes. Accommodations must be booked well in advance. "Song for the Mira" “Song for the Mira” is a contemporary folk song in the Celtic style, written in 1973 by Allister MacGillivray. Several campgrounds and parks, along with the Mira Boat Club at Albert Bridge make the Mira River a vacation destination in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. One of the best saltwater lakes in the world. On weekdays you have the slopes almost to yourself. MacGillivray concluded his singing & playing career in the early 1980s in order to write songs and books and to make films about the musical traditions of Cape Breton Island.

The Mira region is also home to the Two Rivers Wildlife Park. All Out of Love; 14. Detailed information can also be found at ‘Golf Cape Breton‘. That’s fun too…. At a penny for the ton During his twenties and thirties, he traveled the world as a guitar accompanist with some prominent Celtic performers, including Ryan's Fancy, Makem & Clancy (Tommy Makem, Liam Clancy) and John Allan Cameron. The Battle Creek Community Chorus Song for the Mira, recorded April 30, 2016. The island is also famous for its beautiful golf courses! He continues to write and arrange music, has released a compilation CD, and is involved in the operation of Sea-Cape Music Ltd., the company which distributes his books. 1 in Canada in 2015(!) Par sa contribution, Allister MacGillivray a enrichi le patrimoine musical du Cap Breton.

‘The Mira’ was the inspiration for local singer-songwriter Allister MacGillivray’s Song for the Mira. Cape Breton Island was recently ranked #3 in the world, and #1 on the list of Top Island Destinations in the Continental U.S. and Canada – in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2011 readers’ survey. More fit for princes and kings? When the shift comes up on top His compositions are popular with both professional and amateur choirs, notably his "Song for the Mira", considered a classic and translated into several languages. We're so thankful to be done

Buckle up your snowshoes and start trudging. "Song for the Mira" on Fiddle - 2011-07-17.

Popular swimming spots include Marion Bridge, Mira Gut Beach, Sangaree Island, Mira Water Park, and Albert Bridge. Allister MacGillivray, C.M., Albert Bridge (Nouvelle-Écosse). We play a wide variety songs and fiddle tunes. And, if they catch nothing, they never complain; Stay well, and we'll look forward to being together again soon! He has a Bachelor of Arts degree (St. Francis Xavier University), has been awarded an honorary doctorate by The University College of Cape Breton, and has been designated The Official Bard of Clan MacGillivray Canada. They rock at their moorings, all nestled in dreams A boundless playground for those who are looking for incredible outdoor adventures. We head home to sleep and dream Song for the Mira; 7.

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CBI is an experience unlike any other. A musician and composer, he is beloved for his original songs, many of which depict the traditional way of life of Cape Breton coal miners and fishermen. His citation of investiture to Rideau Hall reads as follows: Cape Breton's musical heritage has been enriched by the contributions of Allister MacGillivray. The river’s width and calm waters make it ideal for pleasure boating and other recreational activities; numerous cottages line its banks.

The Mira River with a meander length of approximately 55 km (34 mi), has a very slow flow rate. The Galway Girl; 16. MacGillivray's songs are often performed by choral groups, with over 1000 choirs throughout the world performing his works in classical contexts. There is always time for a ‘double-double’ (double milk and sugar) going along with a cookie, muffin or bagel. Although a three day visit isn’t unusual, in order to get a real feel for Cape Breton’s “way of life” and its charm, we recommend you should plan to stay for at least one week on the island. Falling Slowly; 17. 24-26° Celsius (~75° Fahrenheit). You should always spare some extra time to visit this very unique Canadian Coffee House. On May 6, 2018, in a ceremony in Halifax, NS, MacGillivray's "Song For the Mira" was inducted into The Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame. I'll trade you ten of your cities for Marion Bridge When you cross over to “the Island” from mainland Nova Scotia, you can almost hear the music in the air — fiddle music, more specifically. He was born January 17, 1948 in the coal-mining and fishing town of Glace Bay.[1][2].

and Highland Links the # 7. Ses compositions sont populaires auprès des chœurs professionnels et amateurs, tout particulièrement son œuvre Song for the Mira, considérée aujourd'hui comme un classique et traduite en plusieurs langues.

The river’s source is traced to a series of lakes clustered around Victoria Bridge near the boundary with Richmond County. The Battle Creek Community Chorus Song for the Mira, recorded April 30, 2016, Samvel Arakelyan perform’s Paganini’s 24th Caprice, Live performance of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by the Battle Creek Symphony, Live performance of Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan by the Battle Creek Symphony, Doug LaBrecque performs S’Wonderful on November 9, 2019.