Ingonish Whalewatching Tours
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
If you’re visiting Cape Breton Island, enjoy a 2-hour whale watching tour off the coast of Cape Smokey on the Joan Malachi, a 14-m...
Wildfire Pottery
Overview
Wildfire Pottery is a charming studio and shop set in amongst beautiful birch and maple trees on the Cabot Trail.
Clay animals are the main focus and you will find raku fired puffins, polar bears, owls, foxes, seals and other creatures as well as some functional pottery such as trays, tumblers and cups adorned with fish, boats, moose and more. Most items are nature-themed and you will also find wrapping paper, cards, lanterns, prints, stickers, gift tags, home decor and jewellery all featuring the artwork of the shop owner, artist and potter Sarah Beck. There is a great used bookstore on site as well as an Airbnb rental, The Potter’s Porch www.airbnb.ca/rooms/43707521.
Stop in for a visit, you won’t be disappointed!
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Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Bras d’Or & Boularderie Area
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