Darlene’s Paintings by the Sea
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St. Peter’s
Acrylic and Watercolour paintings and other decorative painted items for sale. Visit by appointments only. ...
Local archives, with material dating back to 1800s; [email protected] site (public access to Internet and e-mail); kitchen ceilidhs; Gaelic resource centre (children’s Gaelic workshops in summer, other workshops); weaving demonstrations; genealogy research. Ceilidh Days first weekend of July; Celtic Colours venue in October.
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Iron Mountain Wilderness Cabins
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Whycocomagh
Refresh, relax and reconnect with nature at Iron Mountain Wilderness Cabins. Located on Whycocomagh Mountain in the central Cape Breton Isla...
Inn at Glendyer
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glendyer
3 rooms (Q) & 1 suite (Q,S): all with ensuite 4-pc bath (hydrotherapy airjet tub), SaTV, phone, hairdryer. Full breakfast in formal dini...
Scotsville School of Crafts
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree
The Lake Ainslie Weavers & Craft Guild offers classes at the School in spring and fall and operates a gallery and summer gift shop feat...
Fiddle, Stepdance and Gaelic Lessons – Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Community: Judique
From June-October, check out the 20 minute lessons for beginners of all ages in Scottish Gaelic. There’s also offer stepdance, fiddle and ...
Port Hawkesbury Area Community Market
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Farmers’ markets come in many shapes and sizes, and the Port Hawkesbury Community Market is no exception. Our vendors bring to the table a...
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