North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

About

La Quaintrelle is an independent boutique and emporium with a focus on goods that are Canadian, hand, and thoughtfully made. We carry the works of more than 200 North American makers and brands. We pride ourselves on having a little something for everyone, curating collections that we stand behind and that we feel will help you live a life of passion expressed through your own personal style, leisurely pastimes, charm, and life’s little pleasures.

Locals Know Blog

How to Eat Lobster Like a Local

On Cape Breton Island, lobster isn't a delicacy you eat with polite restraint. It's a bib-on elbows-on-the-table kind of meal, and it's not one to rush. Here's how to do it like a local, and how...

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Winter Gems – Adventures on Cape Smokey!

Here’s an idea, let’s get excited about winter again, just like when we were little kids! That’s pretty easy to do here on Cape Breton Island because there are a lot of winter things to get...

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Margarees

Whether you come for the fishing or relaxing on the River, a day at the beach, or a square dance in Southwest Margaree, you’ll leave refreshed and exhilarated, and ready to plan your return.

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