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...
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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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...
Customs House Artisan Incubator - Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
The Customs House Artisan Incubator is a must-see in the Town of Port Hawkesbury. The Gallery Shop at the Customs House features a stunning ...
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...
Gaelic College Craft Shop
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
On-site sewing studio, with hand-crafted treasures made in tartan. ...
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...
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...
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...
La Goélette à Pépé Café
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Arichat
Join us at La Goélette à Pépé Café where quality coffees, expresso and loose teas are just the beginning. Choose your favorite sweets a...
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...
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...
Artisans Collective
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hastings
Local artisans operate a seasonal gift shop offering quality hand-crafted items for purchase, including quilts and quilted items, knitted an...
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Hidden Gems - Davey and Sky explore Delorier Island, Isle Madame
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Davey and Sky explore Delorier Island on Isle Madame as a part of DCBA's Hidden Gem Campaign.
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Looking for the camping experience, but don't want to have to sacrifice the conveniences? If so, these glamping sites and one-of-a-kind cabins are for you!
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Hidden Gems: The Kauzmann Trail
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Hidden Gems - Gairloch Mountain Falls and Middle River
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Follow Chris van den Berg on his Hidden Gem experience to Gairloch Mountain Falls, the Yellow Cello and Hunter's Mountain Chalet.
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Lobster-licious Foodie Ambassadors
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Want to know more about the two Halifax Foodie Influencers who took part in our Lobster-licious festival? Check out this blog to see their pics and find out about their 3-day lobster itinerary around the Island!
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Hidden Gems - Salt Mountain & Iron Mountain Wilderness Adventure
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Geoffrey & Stacey, former Toronto DJ’s, love for travel, networking & photography brought them to Cape Breton Island in 2017, with the hope to live a sustainable lifestyle. They also provide tours & experiences to help plan your Cabot Trail Journey!
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