Strait of Canso Yacht Club
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Port Hawkesbury
The Strait of Canso Yacht Club was established in 1964. As a member-run facility, the club depends on its members to donate their time and t...
Customs House Artisan Incubator at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
Highlights
We have a limit of 2 customers in the store at a time, and we recommend masks. We also have free disposable masks for those who do not have one.
Overview
The Customs House Artisan Incubator, located on the Port Hawkesbury Waterfront, is a must-see in the Town of Port Hawkesbury, close to the entrance of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia.
The Gallery Shop at the Customs House features a stunning display of Cape Breton craft in a wide variety of media including pottery, textiles, jewellery, wood, visual art, mixed media, glass and more. You can see the artists-in-residence at work in one of the state-of-the-art studios and learn all about how they create their craft.
Drop by the Customs House today for all things handmade!
Customs House Artisan Incubator is part of the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.
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