Sunset Art Gallery
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Freya & Thor Art Gallery and Café is located just outside Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Formerly the Sunset Gallery, this has lo...
Les Trois Pignons: Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life
Overview
Les Trois Pignons houses the Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life, an Acadian, cultural, genealogical and visitor information centre. Located in Chéticamp, on the world famous Cabot Trail, the museum joins the story of the area’s settlement with that of the evolution of hooked rugs. The gallery features traditional antiques and contemporary hooked rugs created by local craftspeople as well as masterpieces by world renowned wool artist Elizabeth LeFort. Visitors are also invited to watch rug hooking demonstrations and are encouraged to ask questions about the tools and techniques used by the talented Chéticamp artisans. Guided tours are available with bilingual staff members.
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Riverside Paddle Sports
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Riverside Paddle Sports is located on the beautiful Cheticamp River, which is the boundary of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. We ar...
La Bloc Beach
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Connect with nature and local history with a visit to La Bloc Beach. Explore the pebbly shoreline, take a dip in the warm gulf waters, or s...
Bog Trail
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
In keeping with Parks Canada’s mandate to protect the natural environment, a boardwalk keeps your feet dry as you walk while preventin...
Skyline Sunset Hike
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Immerse yourself in the splendour of the sunset as the ocean glistens below. A walk through the boreal forest reveals this panoramic view, o...
Kingross Quilts and Fibre Art
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Margarees
Kingross Quilts and Fibre Art is the studio of international award winning artist Anne Morrell Robinson. It is located in the Big Intervale,...
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