Colournatura Art Gallery
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Indian Brook
The Gallery continues to offer top quality Cape Breton Artists’ work in our lovely former church building. Artists like William Rog...
Artisans, Studios & Gift Shops
Meet dynamic artisans as you travel through our communities. From clay potters on the North Shore to Downtown art galleries and Highland rug hookers, you’ll find artful surprises and one-of-a-kind masterpieces tucked everywhere around Cape Breton Island. Search for the perfect piece of the Island to bring home or explore your own artistic prowess with creative hands-on experiences and artist-led workshops.
Artisans, Studios & Gift Shops
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LeNoir Forge Museum
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Arichat
Come visit one of the oldest stone buildings on Cape Breton Island. “The Forge,” built between 1780 and 1800, was an important e...
Glass Blowing Demonstrations
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...
Centre de la Mi-Carême
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Grand Etang
Mi-Carême (Mid-Lent) is a celebration involving masks and disguises. The Centre de la Mi-Carême offers a unique display of locally crafted...
Beading Workshop - Membertou Heritage Park
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Make and take away a locally handcrafted Mi’kmaq bead work and listen to stories and teachings of our past. Includes entrance to the H...
Dream Catcher Workshop - Membertou Heritage Park
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Make and take away a locally handcrafted dream catcher and listen to the story of its origin. Includes entrance to the Heritage Park special...
Hand Drum Making Workshop - Membertou Heritage Park
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Make and take away a locally handcrafted Mi’kmaq hand drum and learn the story of its origin and teachings. Includes entrance to the Herit...
Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Shore
A glass gallery featuring over 40 glass artisans. Visit our glass-blowing studio and watch how it’s made. We also offer a class for yo...
Gaelic College Craft Shop
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
On-site sewing studio, home to locally made wares, music, crafts and more. Hand-crafted treasures made in tartan. ...
La Goélette à Pépé Café
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Arichat
La Goélette à Pépé Café welcomes you with coffees, espresso and loose teas, but those are just the beginning. Choose your favorite swee...
Customs House Artisan Incubator at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
The Customs House Artisan Incubator, located on the Port Hawkesbury Waterfront, is a must-see in the Town of Port Hawkesbury, close to the e...
Ann Schroeder Studio – Fine Art Quilts
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou Harbour
Due to COVID-19, visits are by appointment only. Please call (not text) or email in advance. This is a home studio and visitors will need to...
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