
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...
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.
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...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Mi-Carême (Mid-Lent) is a celebration involving masks and disguises. The Centre de la Mi-Carême offers a unique display of locally crafted...
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...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Doug invites you to visit his working gallery for a conversation through art. Enjoy a walk through his sculptural garden, a tremendous view ...
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...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
On-site sewing studio, home to locally made wares, music, crafts and more. Hand-crafted treasures made in tartan. ...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & 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...
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...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
The Inverness County Centre for the Arts is a regional hub for the arts on the west coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Situated in t...
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Isle Madame
Come visit one of the oldest stone buildings on Cape Breton Island. “The Forge,” built between 1780 and 1800, was an important e...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
A spectacular ocean view and a warm welcome await you at Ann Schroeder’s home studio. Ann’s fine art quilts, mixed media painti...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Local artisans operate a seasonal gift shop offering quality hand-crafted items for purchase, including quilts and quilted items, knitted an...
It's no secret that Cape Bretoners have an accent. The accent can sometimes take on a Gaelic sound and sometimes can sound akin to a Newfoundland accent. Either way, our accent is a part of our identity and no doubt a part of our charm.
No matter where you go on Cape Breton Island, you’ll find magical places to explore, guaranteed to be bursting with artisan studios and galleries around every corner.