East Bay Hills Trail
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Big Pond
3-km interpretive trail on 167-acre community property, through mixed forest (birch, maple, hemlock, pine) on gently sloping upland; diverse...
North Shore Woodsmiths
Woodsmiths Studio transforms the finest of local Cape Breton woods into functional art.
Using local Cape Breton woods, our expert Woodsmith, Bob Evans, has created a variety of unique, original and very functional products. With well over 40 years devoted to teaching, designing and creating, Bob offers a finished product that is not only original but produced in limited quantities. Many items depict a variety of woods including beautiful yellow birch, beech, oak, ash, maple, Birdseye maple, spalted woods, cherry, apple and walnut. Learn from Bob and his expert staff the process that begins with drying the wood in a kiln to the finished product.
Nearby Things To Do
Cheticamp Farmers' Market
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
The Cheticamp Farmers’ Market offers a variety of products aimed at both tourists and residents of the region. Operating on Sat...
CleanWave Restaurant
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Wagmatcook
Satisfy your appetite for culture and good food at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre! Recently renovated and expanded dining ro...
English Country Garden B&B
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Englishtown
The English Country Garden B&B is nestled among white birch and spruce trees, overlooking a sparkling lake at the foot of the Cape Breto...
Glass Blowing Experience
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Shore
The experienced glass blower shows you how to make a piece then guides you make it. The next day when the glass comes out of the kiln you ge...
Cape Smokey Provincial Park
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Beach
Cape Smokey Provincial Park is on top of Smokey Mountain along the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island where you will find picnic tables a...
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