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
La Goélette à Pépé is open until further notice, check their Facebook for updates. Please read the changes they are implementing for you...
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
A spectacular sea view and a warm welcome await you at Ann Schroeder’s home studio. In Mabou Harbour, winds blow fiercely, the ocean is b...
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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Stories about the Island, by Locals and Visitors
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While COVID-19 has certainly limited our ability to get out and travel, we can still wander digitally. We've compiled a group of amazing locations that you can virtually explore in the safety of your own home.
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