Glass Blowing Experience
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Shore
The experienced glass blower shows you how to make a piece then guides you make it. The next day when the glass comes out of the kiln you ge...
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Beaton Institute Archives
The Beaton Institute is a cultural heritage archive mandated to preserve the social, economic, political, ethnic and cultural history of Cape Breton Island. The archive is also the official repository for the historically significant records of Cape Breton University. The Beaton Institute provides access to its holdings through adherence to recognized standards in the arrangement and description of archival materials, the development of research tools, and the provision of quality reference services. The Beaton Institute promotes inquiry through innovative public programming and community-based initiatives and is a centre for local, regional, national and international research. The Beaton Institute houses 2 kilometres of archival materials that include 3,200 manuscript collections, 250,000 photographs, 3,500 sound recordings, 2,000 video and film reels, 2,000 reference books and 3,500 maps and plans.
Hours Of Operation
closed Monday
Tuesday & Wednesday 1–4 pm
Thursday & Friday 10 am-noon, 1–4 pm
Facilities / Services
Parking
Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
Detailed Information
Admission: Admission free.
Directions: At Cape Breton University.
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