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

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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Hilda’s Guide to the Cabot Trail Food Truck Rally

I’ve been going to the Cabot Trail Food Truck Rally since it started. I think this year is number six, but don’t quote me on that. What I do know is I wouldn’t miss it. Nineteen...

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Winter in Cape Breton: Skiing, Snowmobiling & Snowshoeing Guide

When the snow falls on Cape Breton Island, the crowds thin out, the trails go quiet and the pace slows down. We get more snow than anywhere else in the Maritime Provinces, and everything here is...

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