MacKinnon's Campground

09/07/2026

🎆 What a way to light up the night! 🎆

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night’s fireworks display. It was a wonderful way to bring everyone together, and we hope you enjoyed the show as much as we did!

We’d also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our fireworks fundraising efforts throughout the summer. We truly appreciate every contribution.

📸 Now it’s your turn!

Did you capture a great photo or video of the fireworks? We’d love to see them! Share your favourite shots in the comments below so everyone can enjoy the evening from different perspectives.

We may even feature some of our favourite photos in a future post (with your permission).

Thank you again for helping make this year’s fireworks display such a memorable night. ❤️🎆

09/06/2026

🎆Fireworks are going ahead tonight at 9pm🎇

09/05/2026

Unfortunately we had to postpone the car show scheduled for tomorrow. Stay tuned in the coming days for an announcement on when we will be having it.

We will make an announcement tomorrow morning on whether or not the fireworks display will be going ahead for tomorrow night.

Thank you for your understanding.

09/05/2026

Due to the weather and power outage, the pancake breakfast has been cancelled and Stand & Stuff Your Face will not be here this afternoon.

We have power at the store for anyone who needs a coffee or a place to charge their phones.

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

🎶 A Big Thank You to Antigonish Radio! 🎶

We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the team at Antigonish Radio for keeping MacKinnon’s Campground filled with great music all season long.

Whether it’s The Mix 86.3, Backroads 86.7, Rock 86, or Oldies 86, your stations provide the perfect soundtrack outside our store, around the pool, and along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Ainslie. From upbeat hits to timeless classics, your music helps create the relaxing atmosphere that our campers and visitors enjoy every day.

We truly appreciate your support of local communities and everything you do to keep Cape Breton and northeastern Nova Scotia connected and entertained.

Thanks for being part of the MacKinnon’s Campground experience—we’re proud to have your stations playing here every day!

🎵 Keep the great music coming!

09/02/2026

🍕 Special Edition Pizza Burgers Have Arrived! 🚗

Just in time for our 19th Annual Show ’n Shine on Sunday, September 6, we’ve teamed up with Paul's Food Factory to bring you these limited edition MacKinnon’s Campground Pizza Burgers!

Whether you’re stopping by for the car show, spending the weekend camping, or simply looking for a quick bite, these are the perfect grab-and-go meal.

🥤 Pair one with a cold Pepsi and enjoy lunch overlooking beautiful Lake Ainslie.

📍 Available now in the Campground Store
💲 Only $4.59 each
⏳ Available for a limited time while supplies last.

Join us on Sunday, September 6 for our 19th Annual Show ’n Shine!
🚘 Classic cars
🎶 Live music
🍔 Great food
🎇 Fireworks

Don’t wait - once they’re gone, they’re gone!

08/29/2026

🍁 Labour Day Weekend at MacKinnon’s Campground 🍁
September 4–6, 2026

Join us for an action-packed Labour Day Weekend filled with family fun, great food, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. Everyone is welcome!

Friday, September 4

⛳ 7:00 AM – Golf Tournament at Baddeck Forks Golf Course (Register at the store)
🎮 6:00 PM – Retro Arcade Games
🍭 6:00 PM – Free Cotton Candy for everyone
🧠 8:00 PM – Trivia Night

Saturday, September 5

🥞 9:00–11:00 AM – Pancake & Ham Breakfast (Hosted by the Lake Ainslie Weavers & Craft Guild)
🦆 11:00 AM – Duck Race in the Pool (Sponsored by Reaching Strides Show Team)
• $10 per duck
• Cash prizes: $250, $150 & $100
🎯 11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Games with Karen & Allyson (Ages 11+)
🌮 12:00–5:00 PM – Stand & Stuff Your Face Food Truck
🐴 1:00 PM – 11th Annual Gary Wilkinson Horseshoe Tournament (Registration begins at 12:00 PM)
🎁 3:00 PM – Merchandise Bingo
🎶 9:00 PM – Dance featuring DJ Sandy

Sunday, September 6

🚗 11:00 AM–3:00 PM – 19th Annual Show ‘N’ Shine (Cars, Trucks, Vans & Bikes)
🎵 Live music on site during the show
🛍️ 12:00–3:00 PM – Flea Market & Craft Sale (Rec Hall)
🦫 12:00–4:00 PM – BeaverTails Food Truck
🍽️ 4:30 PM – Catered Dinner by Charlene (Sign up at the store)
🎻 7:00 PM – Live Music with Ronelda & Friends
🎆 9:00 PM – Fireworks Finale

Bring the whole family, invite your friends, and celebrate the unofficial last weekend of summer with us on beautiful Lake Ainslie. We can’t wait to see everyone for another unforgettable Labour Day Weekend!
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