Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, located in beautiful Downtown Sydney, is a must-see during your visit to Cape Breton Island.
The stunning Gallery Shop contains the work of over 90 Cape Breton artisans. Hundreds of unusual and one-of-a-kind items are on display and available for purchase. The Centre also hosts exhibitions and a variety of craft workshops throughout the year.
Discover the connections between Cape Breton’s culture and geography and the work of our artisans by taking to the road with the Cape Breton Artisan Trail Map. It will set you on a trail of discovery and beauty with good measures of culture, history, adventure and charm.
Near the entrance of Cape Breton Island in the town of Port Hawkesbury, discover artists-in-residence and crafts from Cape Breton artisans at Customs House Artisan Incubator, part of the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.
Come and experience the Craft Capital, Cape Breton Island.
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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: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney & Area
Club members will have access to all equipment and programs at reduced rates. Special events and try-it events will be announced through the...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
The Ugly Mug was dreamt up when co-owners Tracey Black-Hanratty and Lori Latimer-Merlin were coaching basketball. With a little hard work, w...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
Indian cuisine uses the whole pallets of flavours – spicy, sour, sweet and hot all at the same time making it something that wants to ...
Regions: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail, Cabot Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
At Sydney & Cape Breton Taxi Tours we offer a fun and well informed personal tour of the best spots of CB Island, want to see the fall c...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
Nova Soapia is proudly located on one of Earth’s most beautiful places, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. We create soaps that are ...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney & Area
Our company is based on the belief that our customers’ needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting tho...
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Cape Breton Island is not only a place of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage but also a welcoming destination for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
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