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Artisan Shops & Galleries

Discover Cape Breton’s vibrant arts scene as you explore local studios, galleries and artisan workshops across the Island. From pottery and rug hooking to hands-on experiences, creativity thrives in every corner. Pick up the Artisan Trail Map and let your own creative adventure begin.

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Albert Bridge Alpacas
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Albert Bridge Alpacas

Louisbourg & Area

Doug Fraser Art Gallery
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Doug Fraser Art Gallery
5

Inverness

Downtown Sydney Art Walk
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Downtown Sydney Art Walk
4.2

Sydney & Area

Unama’ki Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
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Unama’ki Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
4.4

Sydney & Area

Fall Jeep

Apr

01

The Ultimate Backcountry Adventure

Margarees

Apr 1 – Oct 30

The Unplugged Woodshop

The Unplugged Woodshop

Margarees

Ann Schroeder Studio – Fine Art Quilts

Ann Schroeder Studio – Fine Art Quilts
4.8

Mabou & Area

Artisans Collective

Artisans Collective

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Arts North

Arts North
4.5

North Highlands

Barb’s Quilts

Barb’s Quilts

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Bellmeade Farm Shoppe

Bellmeade Farm Shoppe
4.4

Mabou & Area

Big Hill Pottery

Big Hill Pottery

Baddeck & Area

Cape Breton Antler Art

Cape Breton Antler Art

Isle Madame

Cape Breton Beard Factory

Cape Breton Beard Factory

Sydney & Area

Cape Breton Clay

Cape Breton Clay
4.4

Margarees

Cape Breton Food Hub

Cape Breton Food Hub

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Cape Breton University Art Gallery

Cape Breton University Art Gallery
4

Sydney & Area

Customs House Artisan Incubator at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design

Customs House Artisan Incubator at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
4.5

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Darlene’s Paintings by the Sea

Darlene’s Paintings by the Sea

St Peter's & Area

Driftwood Gallery

Driftwood Gallery

Gabarus & Area

Elizabeth Lefort Gallery

Elizabeth Lefort Gallery
4.6

Chéticamp & Area

Eltuek Arts Centre

Eltuek Arts Centre

Sydney & Area

Encore Jewellery

Encore Jewellery

St Peter's & Area

Fired Creations The Pottery Painting Cafè

Fired Creations The Pottery Painting Cafè
5

Sydney & Area

Flying Kite Artisan Shop

Flying Kite Artisan Shop

Baddeck & Area

Fused Glass By Brent Harding Studio

Fused Glass By Brent Harding Studio

Louisbourg & Area

Gallery Ruairicroft

Gallery Ruairicroft

St Peter's & Area

Get Nauti

Get Nauti
5

Sydney & Area

Glad Tidings Christmas Shoppe

Glad Tidings Christmas Shoppe
5

St Peter's & Area

Shop Items

Glad Tidings Confectioneries & Gifts

St Peter's & Area

Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery

Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery
4.7

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Groovy Goat Farm & Soap Company

Groovy Goat Farm & Soap Company
4.5

Ingonish & Area

Hand Drum Making Workshop – Membertou Heritage Park

Hand Drum Making Workshop – Membertou Heritage Park
4.5

Membertou

Hinterglas Studio sign by the road.

Hinterglas Art Studio & Gallery

Ingonish & Area

Inverness County Centre for the Arts

Inverness County Centre for the Arts
4.6

Inverness

Iron Art & Photographs

Iron Art & Photographs
4.8

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

JAC-OUT-OF-THE-BOX JEWELRY

JAC-OUT-OF-THE-BOX JEWELRY

Sydney & Area

K. Boone Gallery & Studio

K. Boone Gallery & Studio

Glace Bay & Area

candle

Kelp House
4.9

Louisbourg & Area

Kingross Quilts and Fibre Art

Kingross Quilts and Fibre Art

Margarees

Kreative Design

Kreative Design

Sydney & Area

La Brise Stained Glass Studio

La Brise Stained Glass Studio

Chéticamp & Area

La Quaintrelle Boutique

La Quaintrelle Boutique

North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

Larch Wood

Larch Wood
4.7

Margarees

Leather Works by Jolene

Leather Works by Jolene
4.5

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

LeNoir Forge Museum

LeNoir Forge Museum
4.5

Isle Madame

Leo MacNeil Designs

Leo MacNeil Designs

Sydney & Area

Lynn’s Craft Shop & Art Gallery, Mike’s Music and the Book Nook

Lynn’s Craft Shop & Art Gallery, Mike’s Music and the Book Nook

Ingonish & Area

Mabou Village Gallery

Mabou Village Gallery

Mabou & Area

MacIsaac Kiltmakers

MacIsaac Kiltmakers

St Peter's & Area

Mamie’s Schoolhouse

Mamie’s Schoolhouse

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Marguerite Boutique

Marguerite Boutique
5

Chéticamp & Area

Melinda By The Sea

Melinda By The Sea

Judique

NaBella Custom Designs

NaBella Custom Designs

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Nature Lost and Found

Nature Lost and Found

Inverness

North Shore Woodsmiths

North Shore Woodsmiths

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Nova Soapia

Nova Soapia

Sydney & Area

Oakleaves, Native Creations

Oakleaves, Native Creations

Eskasoni

Phee’s Original Goods

Phee’s Original Goods

Sydney & Area

Piper Pewter

Piper Pewter
4.3

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Proud to be Lolas Hookers

Proud to be Lolas Hookers
4.7

Chéticamp & Area

Quincy Street Market

Quincy Street Market

Inverness

Red Label Kilts & Tartan Design by Deana Lloy

Red Label Kilts & Tartan Design by Deana Lloy

Sydney & Area

Scotsville School of Crafts

Scotsville School of Crafts

Margarees

Sew Inclined

Sew Inclined

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Short Stories Gallery

Short Stories Gallery

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Sunset Art Gallery

Sunset Art Gallery
4.9

Chéticamp & Area

Exterior of Building

Sydney Public Market

Sydney & Area

Tears of Glass

Tears of Glass
1

Inverness

The Antiques Boutique – Multi-Dealer Centre

The Antiques Boutique – Multi-Dealer Centre
5

Baddeck & Area

Exterior of Building

The Best of Cape Breton Gift Shop

Sydney & Area

The Corner Store by missbrenna

The Corner Store by missbrenna

Inverness

The Opulent Alpaca

The Opulent Alpaca

Inverness

The Outdoor Store

The Outdoor Store

Baddeck & Area

The Red Raven Art Studio

The Red Raven Art Studio

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Exterior of Building

The Sacred Turtle Boutique Farm Shop and Bakery

Iona & Area

The Store Studio

The Store Studio

Judique

Third Meadow Gallery Shop

Third Meadow Gallery Shop

Inverness

Trinity’s Florals

Trinity’s Florals

North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

Twisted Roots Farm

Twisted Roots Farm

Judique

V Pottery

V Pottery

Isle Madame

Shop Items

We’koqma’q Cultural Shop (Amkwesowa’q Kisitu’titl)

Whycocomagh & Area

Wildfire Pottery

Wildfire Pottery
4.7

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Willow And Twig

Willow And Twig

Sydney & Area

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