Scotsville School of Crafts
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Margarees
The Lake Ainslie Weavers & Craft Guild offers classes at the School in spring and fall and operates a gallery and summer gift shop featu...
Mabou Farmers' Market
186 Mabou Harbour Road
Overview
The Mabou Farmers’ Market houses an eclectic collection of local food growers, producers, fishers, artisans and crafters who offer their wares on Sundays from 11am to 2pm from June to mid-October at the Mabou Athletic Centre. During the month of December, special holiday markets are held at Dalbrae Academy in Mabou.
We’re located at about the midpoint of Cape Breton’s Ceilidh Trail in the picturesque village of Mabou. After visiting the market, check out beautiful West Mabou Beach Provincial Park, take a hike on the ceilidh Coastal trail that runs through Mabou to see bald eagles, or visit the famous Red Shoe Pub. There’s something for everyone in Mabou.
Shop for fresh seasonal produce and berries, eggs, meat, fresh baking, and flowers and plants. You’ll be able to find the perfect gift from a selection of leather belts, jewellery, hand-dyed scarves, cards, handspun yarn goods, wooden spoons, body care products, aroma-therapeutic gifts and much more.
Come and enjoy live music each Sunday while you shop for fresh seasonal produce, eggs, meat, fresh baking, flowers and plants. You’ll be able to find the perfect gift from a selection of leather goods, jewellery, hand-dyed scarves, cards, handspun yarn goods, wood working, body care products, pottery and so much more. To find a full listing of vendors, live music and special events, visit our website.
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