Cape Breton Island

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  • 1. The Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design

    Showcasing the work of more than 80 traditional and cutting-edge Cape Breton artisans in its airy gallery, the center, which houses on-site studios for pottery, weaving, and glass- and jewelry-making, also hosts hands-on workshops that are open to craft aficionados. Pick up a copy of the Artisan Trail Map here to find more studios elsewhere.

    322 Charlotte St., Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 1C8, Canada
    902-270–7491
  • 2. Cape Breton Farmers’ Market

    The vendors at this vibrant Saturday morning market sell everything from local honey, produce, and baked goods to hand-crafted jewelry, ceramics, and photography. There's also a food hall where you can pick up excellent Indian and Korean cuisine to enjoy mid-shop, as well as sweet treats and coffee. 

    15 Falmouth St., Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 5G8, Canada
    902-564–9948
  • 3. Flying Kite Artisan Shop

    This bright and airy store stocks a huge range of crafts from local artisans, including jewelry, apparel, jams, leather goods, prints, and photography as well as books by local authors. Most items are trendy rather than traditional, and this is a great place to pick up neat souvenirs. 

    507 Chebucto St., Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
    902-295–3424
  • 4. Freya and Thor Gallery & Café

    This bright and modern gallery showcases local folk art woodcarvings, screenprinting, jewelry, and all manner of made-in-the-Maritimes handicrafts. Some say that the attached café serves the best coffee in Cape Breton, and once you try their baked goods you'll want to grab a few extras for the road. 

    15856 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada
    902-224–1831
  • 5. Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts Gift Shop

    Filled with Celtic and clan-related items—crafts, books, clothing, and music—this shop has a custom-kilt maker on-site.

    51779 Cabot Trail Rd., St. Anns, Nova Scotia, B0C 1H0, Canada
    902-295–3411
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  • 6. Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery

    Gorgeous glassware—be it stained, painted, blown, or fused—is sold here. There are also glass-blowing demonstrations. 

    45054 Cabot Trail, North Shore, Nova Scotia, B0C 1H0, Canada
    902-929–2585
  • 7. Harbourside Boutiques

    Top island retailers—among them Hattie's Heirlooms, the Cape Breton Curiosity Shop, Two Macs Gallery, and the Kilted Moose Trading Company—are represented at Harbourside Boutiques in the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion. They're only open seasonally: sometimes daily in high season, sometimes just when cruise ships are in port. On cruise ship days, you'll also find the Big Fiddle Market, with crafts from more than 50 local artisans.

    74 Esplanade, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 1A1, Canada
    902-564–9775
  • 8. Iron Art & Photographs

    In addition to the metal sculptures with engaging and elegant forms, this gallery features photographic art and craft items.

    48084 Cabot Trail Rd., St. Anns, Nova Scotia, B0C1H0, Canada
    902-929–2821
  • 9. Leather Works by Jolene

    Butter-soft purses in beautiful, bright hues, pet collars, wallets, bags, and nifty items for the home are the specialties here, all crafted in the adjoining workshop.

    45808 Cabot Trail, St. Anns, Nova Scotia, B0C 1H0, Canada
    902-929–2414
  • 10. Piper Pewter

    Much of the lead-free pewter giftware and jewelry created here and on display in the bright showroom is inspired by Celtic designs.

    46112 Cabot Trail, St. Anns, Nova Scotia, B0C1H0, Canada
    902-929–2227
  • 11. Sew Inclined

    Need a new outfit, or something to top off the one you're wearing? Fashions and theatrical handmade hats in almost every imaginable style and fabric are crafted here by milliner and costume designer Barbara Longva.

    41819 Cabot Trail, Wreck Cove, Nova Scotia, B0C 1H0, Canada
    902-929–2259
  • 12. Wildfire Pottery

    Cool clay creations, many of them in the shape of area animals, are the specialty here.

    44546 Cabot Trail, North Shore, Nova Scotia, B0C 1H0, Canada
    902-929–2315
  • 13. Woodsmiths Studio

    Wooden bowls, boxes, toys, and trinkets are made on-site here.

    44556 Cabot Trail Rd., Englishtown, Nova Scotia, B0C 1H0, Canada
    902-929–2111

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