North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

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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

The True Meaning of “Ceilidh” in Cape Breton

It's often heard around the island that there will be a ceilidh in this place, or that people are going to a ceilidh tonight, or will there be a ceilidh anywhere this weekend?

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Top 10 Things to Do This Fall — as Told by a Local

Fall is the best-kept secret on Cape Breton Island. From golden hour in the Highlands to a pint at Breton Taphouse and a dram at Glenora, here are the ten stops worth building a trip around,...

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7 Birds to Discover on Cape Breton Island

Birding can provide an escape, the thrill of 'hunting' and a chance to see some of nature's most impressive species. It's fair to say we can all use an escape right now, so let me take...

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