The Water's Edge Inn & Gallery
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Situated in historic Baddeck, The Water’s Edge overlooks the picture-perfect harbour and stunning vista of the Bras d’Or Lakes. We provi...
Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is a must-see during your visit to our island, in the Sydney Waterfront District. The stunning Gallery Shop contains the work of over 90 Cape Breton artisans. Hundreds of unique and one-of-a-kind items are on display and available for purchase. The Centre also hosts exhibitions and a variety of craft workshops throughout the year.
Discover the connections between Cape Breton’s culture and geography and the work of our artisans by taking to the road with the Cape Breton Artisan Trail Map. It will set you on a trail of discovery and beauty with good measures of culture, history, adventure and charm.
Come and experience the Craft Capital, Cape Breton Island.
Nearby Things To Do
Groves Point Provincial Park
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Groves Point
Groves Point Provincial Park is a popular site with a pebble beach and warm salt water situated in Bras d’Or (5 km / 3 mi south of Hig...
Beaton Institute Archives
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Beaton Institute is a cultural heritage archive mandated to preserve the social, economic, political, ethnic and cultural history of Cap...
Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park is a 1.5-hour round trip hike to a spectacular waterfall on Cape Breton Island, 14.5 km (9 mi) north of B...
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site – Cannon Firing & Musket Firing
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Add an explosive element to your visit—train to be a Cannoneer and light the fuse of a cannon identical to those that defended 18th centur...
Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Shore
A Gallery featuring over 20 glass artisans. Free glass blowing and flame working demonstrations throughout the season. Visit our websi...
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