Artisan trail map 2018

GETTING THERE: ACCESSIBLE FROM THE CABOT TRAIL OR EAST MARGAREE ROAD IN EAST MARGAREE. LARCH WOOD OUTLET: LOCATED AT MARGAREE HARBOUR WHERE THE SHORE ROAD MEETS THE CABOT TRAIL BY THE BRIDGE. OPEN 9-6 DAILY FROM THE END OF MAY THROUGH OCTOBER 14.

TWO MACS GIFTS & GALLERY Jennifer MacPherson 6288 Cabot Trail, North East Margaree 902 248 2182 Open 9-6 daily from mid May through October Or by appointment jenrmacp@hotmail.com Jennifer creates beautiful felted wool pieces, made from Nova Scotia sheep’s wool. Bold designs from Cape Breton landscapes to whimsical animal sculptures.

Wool “paintings” are mounted, ready to frame and available in various sizes.

Painted floor coverings and canvasses on occasion. Also available at Two Macs Gifts & Gallery in the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavillion, by chance or any cruise day.

GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL IN NE MARGAREE. TAKE EXIT 7 FROM HIGHWAY 105.

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“This work by Margaree Valley native, Bell Fraser, actually is unique. And quite wonderful. Crab, lobster, fish (and more) are worked into her platters and bowls in ways that are both whimsical and elegant. It’s worth a stop.” - Frommer’s. You’ll love our hand-painted pieces!

GETTING THERE: TAKE MARGAREE VALLEY EXIT FROM CABOT TRAIL AND TRAVEL 3.9 KM. LOOK FOR A BLACK BARN WITH RED DOORS.

DOUG FRASER ART & SCULPTURAL GARDEN Doug Fraser 178 Loch Ban Road, Inverness 902 258 2455 May to December 31, 8-6 daily Off hour and off season by chance or appointment dougfraserart.com dougfraserart57@gmail.com Enjoy a visit at Doug’s working gallery and have a conversation through art!

“By painting thin layers of oil on canvas, my goal is to paint luminous skies, misty atmospheres and to create an evocative feeling in each piece.” Doug is a self educated, full-time visual artist, born and raised in Inverness.

GETTING THERE: FOLLOW THE DOUG FRASER ART SIGNS. 3 KM NORTH OF THE VILLAGE OF INVERNESS OVERLOOKING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN.

INVERNESS COUNTY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS 16080 Highway 19, Inverness 902 258 2533 May to October, Tuesday to Sunday 11-5 invernessarts.com info@invernessarts.com Our professional gallery space exhibits the work of artists from Cape Breton and across North America. Join us for idea talks on Tuesdays from 6-7pm June through August.

See our website for workshops, pop-ups and music events during the summerlong inFlux Festival! Our Third Meadow Gallery Shop sells work of local artisans, including ceramics, paintings, textiles, jewellery, prints, baskets and more.

GETTING THERE: LOCATED OFF ROUTE 19 AT THE NORTH END OF INVERNESS. LOOK OUT FOR THE SIGN AT THE ROAD!

MABOU VILLAGE GALLERY Suzanne Chrysler MacDonald 11511 Main Street, Mabou (Route 19) 902 945 2060 Open by chance or appointment s.chryslermacd@ns.sympatico.ca Suzanne’s “in-house” art gallery includes oil and mixed-media paintings, archival reproductions and prints. She paints in a style recognized for her controlled use of colour and poetic, impressionist manner. She is inspired by her scenic surroundings, the Cape Breton music her husband loved profoundly and the caring people who inhabit, work and love this land.

GETTING THERE: WHITE HOUSE ON THE HILL BEHIND THE GAELIC AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM WITH A DRIVEWAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MUSEUM.

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GALLOPING COWS Joanne & Ron Schmidt 59 Justin Road, Port Hood 902 787 3484 Monday to Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-8, Sunday 12-5 gallopingcows.com schmidtj015@gmail.com

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Featured at the Oscars and Golden Globes, our pepper jellies and jams have travelled far! Joanne’s lifelong passion for creative recipes and great food has been transformed into a thriving family business.

Three generations of family come together to produce in the Galloping Cows kitchen located in the seaside community of Port Hood. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design and The Best of Cape Breton.

GETTING THERE: HALFWAY BETWEEN PORT HOOD AND MABOU ON ROUTE 19.

V POTTERY

Victoria Bonin-MacKenzie 2393 Highway 206, Arichat 902 631 2995 Studio open year round, retail and classes vpotteryislemadame.com vpotteryislemadame@gmail.com

V Pottery is the studio of Victoria Bonin-MacKenzie who lives and works on beautiful Isle Madame.

Having grown up on the northside of the island in Poirierville and D’Escousse, her love of home has never left her heart. Victoria celebrates colour and images in her work which reflect the local history and culture. She makes functional red earthenware pottery mugs, bowls, serving dishes and platters. Stop by the studio and take home a piece of Isle Madame that you’ll enjoy for years to come.

GETTING THERE: TAKE EXIT 46 OFF HIGHWAY 104 TO ISLE MADAME, THEN FOLLOW SIGNS TO ARICHAT.

repurposed instrument strings

Handcrafted jewellery and décor pieces featuring repurposed musical instrument strings. Dawn repurposes the strings with sterling silver wire, findings and clasps in exotic combinations with buttons and beads, beach glass, crystals, natural pearls, gemstones and leather. Pendants, earrings, bracelets, ornaments: your strings or ours. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.

GETTING THERE: HEAD EAST ON GRENVILLE STREET TOWARDS THE CANAL BRIDGE; JUST BEFORE THE BRIDGE TURN LEFT DOWN THE GRAVEL LANE TOWARD THE CANAL.

LITTLE PINK HOUSE STUDIO

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Katherine Scott 8762 Highway 327, Gabarus Village 902 371 3909 Year round by chance or appointment thelittlepinkhousestudio.blogspot.ca littlepinkhousestudio.cb@gmail.com

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photography, books,

Bell Fraser 664 East Big Intervale Road, Margaree Valley 902 235 2467 Open June to end of Celtic Colours, 10-5 daily capebretonclay.com stewartapplegath@gmail.com

fine art quilts

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CAPE BRETON CLAY

GETTING THERE: FROM ROUTE 19 IN MABOU, TURN WEST ON MABOU HARBOUR ROAD (AT SIGN FOR ST. MARY’S PARISH). GO STRAIGHT AHEAD FOR 7.2 KM.

Dawn Silver 10101 Grenville Street, St. Peter’s 902 631 0223 By appointment encorejewel.com | dawn@encorejewel.com

Ocean-obsessed photography, cards, artist books and objet trouvé assemblage. Drop in and meet Katherine as she works on her upcoming installation “Landwash: Intertidal Zone Textural Studies” located in the restored 200 year old former Gabarus Village hall.

Katherine’s work can also be found exclusively at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.

GETTING THERE: IN GABARUS VILLAGE ON THE FLEUR-DE-LIS TRAIL, BIG WHITE BUILDING ON THE RIGHT, JUST BEFORE THE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND FIREHALL.

FUSED GLASS BY BRENT HARDING

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Brent Harding 701 Main-à-Dieu Road, Catalone 902 733 2174 Year round by chance or appointment fusedglassbybrentharding.com brent.harding@metalglassmedia.com Brent’s inspiration for his one-of-a-kind art glass pieces comes from looking out of his studio windows on Mira Bay. His unique creations combine metal and glass, capturing Cape Breton’s beautiful land and sea scapes. His work is a must-see and the view from the studio is worth the drive. Also available in the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion and Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.

GETTING THERE: FROM HWY 105, TAKE HWY 22 FOR 20 MINUTES AND TURN LEFT ON TO MAIN-À-DIEU ROAD. LOOK FOR THE SIGNS!

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CUSTOMS HOUSE ARTISAN INCUBATOR 402 Granville Street, Port Hawkesbury capebretoncraft.com/customshouse air@capebretoncraft.com

The Customs House Artisan Incubator is a new craft studio and retail space opening this summer. The Customs House will offer studio space for emerging artists in clay, textiles and jewellery to work on their creations. Stay tuned to our website for opening details and new artisan incubator spaces opening island-wide!

GETTING THERE: TAKE GRANVILLE STREET OFF HIGHWAY 104 IN THE TOWN OF PORT HAWKESBURY. LOOK OUT FOR THE SIGNS!

STUDIO VISITS & EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY!

#ILOVECBCRAFT TRAIL NOTES:

Larch Wood has a strong, core group of skilled craftspeople. Our combined experience and creativity has brought Larch Wood a long way since its inception in 2003. Visit our shop and experience first-hand the process in creating our unique cutting boards and other custom projects.

GETTING THERE: FROM THE CABOT TRAIL FOLLOW SIGNS TO MARGAREE VALLEY, EAST BIG INTERVALE ROAD AND THE QUILT SIGNS.

A spectacular ocean view and a warm welcome await you at Ann’s home studio.

Her painterly wall quilts evoke Cape Breton Island’s landscapes, weather, and music. You’ll also find colourful hand-dyed silk scarves and other handmade items.

fused art glass creations

Don Beamish, Larch Wood Factory Outlet 117 East Margaree Crossing Road, East Margaree 902 235 2949 | 1 866 735 2949 Open year round, Monday to Friday, 8-4:30 larchwoodcanada.com info@larchwoodcanada.com

This “off the beaten path” studio offers a big selection of quality quilts, unique hooked rugs, felting, wearable art and home décor items. All are made on-site in this working studio.

2018 Artisan Trail Map

ENCORE JEWELLERY

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LARCH WOOD

Ann Schroeder 1422 Mabou Harbour Road, Mabou 902 945 2744 Open 10-5 year round by appointment or chance Please call ahead before making a special trip annschroederstudio.com ann@annschroederstudio.com

oil and mixed media

GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL 1.6 KM NORTH OF CHÉTICAMP. LOOK FOR THE SIGNS!

Anne Morrell Robinson 4259 West Big Intervale Road, Margaree Valley 902 248 2466 Open year round by appointment or chance kingrossquilts.com kingross@seasidehighspeed.com

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Through his one-of-a kind carvings and paintings, William has established himself as one of the most recognized Acadian folk artists. Come for the art and enjoy the whimsy and wonder of his work and of many other artists with a backyard beverage at the only espresso hut in Chéticamp, The Frog Pond Café.

ANN SCHROEDER’S FINE ART QUILTS

pepper jellies, jams

William Roach 15856 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp 902 224 2119 Open May 15 to October, 9-5:30 daily Or year round by appointment sunsetartgallery.ca sunset.art@ns.sympatico.ca

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cape breton clay

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SUNSET ART GALLERY

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artisan studios

If you are interested in learning more, please contact: air@capebretoncraft.com or visit capebretoncraft.com.

GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL, 1.5 KM SOUTH OF THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK.

KINGROSS QUILTS & FIBRE ART

functional pottery

There are artist in residence opportunities available in the state-of-the-art studios of Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design and at other locations island-wide.

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Lola has been rug hooking since the age of 11 and remains passionate about the art after 45 years.

Drop in to see Lola and staff working on the hooking frame while demonstrating the traditional process. She also has a wide selection of rugs hooked by local ladies of Chéticamp. Wool, burlap, hooking frames and a wide variety of hooking kits for all ages are available.

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Creative residencies provide artisans the opportunity to explore, expand and develop their artistic practice while experiencing local culture.

10 Old La Prairie Road, Petit Etang 902 224 2758 Open May to October, 9-5 daily proudtobehookers@bellaliant.net

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HOOKED RUGS BY LOLA & FRIENDS

exhibitions, workshops

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whimsical folk art

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Satu Kimbley 1448 Hillside Boularderie Road, Boularderie 902 241 2498 | 902 979 3279 May to October, 11-4 daily Or by chance or appointment satuart.ca | satukimbley@syd.eastlink.ca Satu creates one of a kind stained glass mosaic panels and windows. Her studio is located on the beautiful shores of the Bras d’Or Lake, about 2km past the Groves Point Provincial Park. Visitors are welcome to Satu’s studio to view work that is inspired by the beauty and playful light of Satu’s peaceful cove.

GETTING THERE: HWY 105 FROM N. SYDNEY ON HILLSIDE BOULARDERIE 7 KM. HWY 105 FROM BADDECK RIGHT ON ST. JAMES THEN LEFT ON HILLSIDE BOULARDERIE 4 KM.

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Visit our Gallery Shop located at 322 Charlotte Street, Sydney, to find quality craft created by more than 90 Cape Breton artisans.

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functional porcelain pottery

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BIG HILL POTTERY Linda Wright 549 Rear Big Hill, Baddeck 902 295 2726 June to October, Tuesday to Saturday 10-5 Or by chance or appointment bighillretreat.com lindawright@seasidehighspeed.com Linda has been creating beautiful, functional pottery for almost 30 years. A wide range awaits you; mugs, bowls, teapots, serving platters and more. Come watch as Linda creates magic on the potter’s wheel and take home a piece of magic with you. Dinnerware orders accepted, ask for details! Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.

GETTING THERE: 1 KM EAST OF EXIT 10 ON HWY 105, TAKE (REAR) BIG HILL ROAD NORTH FOR 3 KM. FOLLOW THE SIGNS!

VICTORIA COUNTY CREATES

Courtney Smith 507 Chebucto Street, Baddeck 902 295 3424 June 15 to August 31, daily 9-9 September 1 to October 15, daily 9-6 Off season Tuesday to Saturday 10-4 victoriacountycreates.ca victoriacountycreates@gmail.com Victoria County Creates is more than a store, it’s a creative community of over 70 artisans living in and visiting Victoria County. The space exists not only as a spot to showcase their work, but also functions as a home for artists in residence.

GETTING THERE: MINUTES FROM EXIT 8, 9 OR 10 OFF HWY 105.

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IRON ART & PHOTOGRAPHS Gordon Kennedy 48084 Cabot Trail, Tarbot, St. Ann’s Loop 902 929 2821 Open most days 9-6, closed Sundays ironart.ca | info@ironart.ca In this eclectic “Roadside Attraction”, owned and operated by Cape Breton artist Gordon Kennedy, there are intriguing metal sculptures made on-site, striking photographs as well as fun, practical and artistic items for home, garden and gifts. We ship anywhere. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.

GETTING THERE: TAKE EXIT 11 OFF TRANS CANADA HWY 105. FROM INGONISH, DRIVE SOUTH 1 HOUR ON THE CABOT TRAIL AND TURN RIGHT AT BLINKING LIGHT. DO NOT TAKE FERRY OR YOU WILL MISS US!

PIPER PEWTER Donna & Harold Frizzell 46112 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook 902 929 2227 Open 9-5 daily piperpewter.com donna@piperpewter.com Piper Pewter specializes in lead-free pewter jewellery and gifts. Our designs include Celtic crosses and knotwork, flowers, seashells, fiddles and more. Each piece is skillfully cast and finished by hand in our on-site workshop. Discover a beautiful collection of handmade jewellery and gifts for a unique Cape Breton memory. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.

GETTING THERE: LOCATED AT INDIAN BROOK ON THE CABOT TRAIL.

COLOURATURA ART GALLERY Penny Steele 45943 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook 902 929 2324 May to November 9-5. Extended summer hours. cabottrailart.com | penny@cabottrailart.com Twenty-nine artists, using all types of media and styles, call the Gallery home. Look for the bright blue roof! Fine art, jewellery, photography, sculpture and artisanal chocolates are inside this retired church on the North Shore of the Cabot Trail.

GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL, 40 MINUTES NORTH OF BADDECK. 10 MINUTES NORTH OF ENGLISHTOWN FERRY OR 35 MINUTES SOUTH OF INGONISH.

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LEATHER WORKS Jolene Dauphney 45808 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook 902 929 2414 Open May to October, 9-5 daily Or by chance or appointment during off season leather-works.ca | info@leather-works.ca Leather Works features a variety of goods, belts, bags, wallets, dog leashes, flower bags and more. All leather goods are handmade on the premises. Stop in for a visit and learn about the art of leather crafting. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.

GETTING THERE: INDIAN BROOK ON THE CABOT TRAIL, LOCATED BETWEEN BADDECK AND INGONISH.

GLASS ARTISANS STUDIO & GALLERY Wendy Smith 45054 Cabot Trail, North Shore 902 929 2585 | 1 888 262 6435 May, June & October 9-6 | July & August 8-7 November through April by chance or appointment glassartisans.ca | glassartisans@gmail.com Wendy Smith is a glass artist and gallery owner. Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery features the work of over 40 glass artisans, representing a variety of techniques and styles. Glass blowing, fusing and enamelling done on-site in open studios for visitors to watch or book a class.

GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL JUST 30 MINUTES SOUTH OF INGONISH OR 40 MINUTES NORTH OF BADDECK.

WILDFIRE POTTERY Sarah Beck 44556 Cabot Trail, North Shore 902 929 2315 Open June to October, 10-6 most days wildfirepottery.ca sarah@wildfirepottery.ca Wildfire Pottery and Books makes pottery with character. You’ll find raku-fired clay puffins, owls, seals, sheep, frogs, starfish and more. There are functional plates featuring lobsters, moose, boats and leaves. Also jewellery, pinback buttons, paintings and more! There’s a great used bookstore, Celtic CDs and often live Celtic music.

GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL SOUTH OF INGONISH OR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES NORTH OF ENGLISHTOWN FERRY.

one-of-a-kind hats

handmade chocolates

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GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL, 40 MINUTES NORTH OF BADDECK. 10 MINUTES NORTH OF ENGLISHTOWN FERRY OR 35 MINUTES SOUTH OF INGONISH.

Barbara Longva 41819 Cabot Trail, Wreck Cove 902 929 2050 | 902 929 2259 Open May to October 31, 9-5 daily Or seasonally by appointment sewinclined.ca | barbaralongva@hotmail.com

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SATU FINE ARTISAN

Giovanni Caboto, an Italian, was an explorer for whom the Cabot Trail is named. Cabotto Chocolates, the Spirit of Adventure, seems so appropriate a name for our handcrafted chocolates. Truffles, bars and molded chocolates are made with quality Callebaut chocolate, liquers, nuts and flavourings.

These melt in your mouth morsels are made in our chocolate kitchen and beautifully presented in handcrafted boxes, both created by Penny Steele and Deb Karn.

SEW INCLINED

local art

GRAND ETANG

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THE CABOT TRAIL.

Sold at Colouratura Art Gallery 45943 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook 902 929 2102 or 902 2324 May to November 9-5. Extended summer hours. cabottochocolates.com cabottochoc@gmail.com

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15 handcrafted natural soaps

INGONISH FERRY

GETTING THERE: TAKE EXIT 11 OFF TRANS CANADA HWY 105. WE ARE 1 KM NORTH ON

CABOTTO CHOCOLATES

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CHETICAMP

GETTING THERE: VENUES, DATES AND TIMES VARY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AND FALL. CHECK WEBSITE FOR DETAILS AND TO REGISTER.

leather products

BRING CAPE BRETON HOME

INGONISH

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celtic inspired products

PETIT ETANG

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fine art gallery

CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK

Colaisde na Gàidhlig carries unique, handcrafted treasures made just for you. Our kiltmaker specializes in custom, hand-sewn kilts and clothing in your choice of tartan, including ties, scarves, skirts and more. Professional-level weavers create one-of-a-kind pieces by beautifully blending colours and fibres to produce wearable items including shrugs, shawls and scarves.

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NEIL’S HARBOUR

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FLEUR-DE-LIS TRAIL

51779 Cabot Trail, St. Ann’s 902 295 3411 gaeliccollege.edu | craftshop@gaeliccollege.edu

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SOUTH HARBOUR PLEASANT BAY

MARCONI TRAIL

Mamie’s Schoolhouse features fibre arts workshops using sustainable materials and processes. Founded by ecological fibre artist Mel Sweetnam, workshops include making dyes from plants, resist and other surface design techniques using plant dyes, hand-stitched bookbinding, and others. Schedule and locations vary, see website for details. Mel’s work is available online, at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, Victoria County Creates and the Gaelic College Craft Shop.

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delightful nature inspired raku

CAPE NORTH

stained glass, mosaics, paintings

METRO CAPE BRETON

SMELT BROOK

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BRAS D’OR LAKES SCENIC DRIVE

sustainable fibre arts

CEILIDH TRAIL

Mel Sweetnam 902 323 0714 mamiesschoolhouse.com mamiesschoolhouse@gmail.com

THE KILTMAKERS & WEAVERS AT COLAISDE NA GÀIDHLIG THE GAELIC COLLEGE

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BAY ST. LAWRENCE

MAMIE’S SCHOOLHOUSE SUSTAINABLE FIBRE ARTS

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MEAT COVE

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Barbara has been in business for 25 years, making one-of-a kind hats and clothing. Her hats range from woollen caps and fur bombers to fascinators and Ascot hats. She is always happy to meet new people and help you find the perfect hat. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.

GETTING THERE: IN WRECK COVE, ON THE CABOT TRAIL, BETWEEN BADDECK AND INGONISH, 90 KM NORTH OF BADDECK.

SALTY ROSE’S & THE PERIWINKLE CAFÉ Caitlyn Purcell 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish 902 817 6601 May to October, 7:30-6 daily saltyrosesandtheperiwinklecafe.com saltyroses@gmail.com

This welcoming space along Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail is a place to gather and enjoy everything from your morning cup of coffee and a healthy breakfast to an afternoon glass of wine and charcuterie, alongside an amazing selection of locally made art and craft. Be sure to check out our jewellery making workshops and unique selection of fine jewellery made on-site!

GETTING THERE: LOCATED IN NORTH BAY INGONISH, NEXT TO GROOVY GOAT FARM AND SOAP COMPANY.

GROOVY GOAT FARM & SOAP COMPANY Shannon & Ryan Costelo 36028 Cabot Trail, Ingonish 902 285 2265 May, June, September & October, 10-5 daily July & August, 9-7 daily groovygoat.ca | groovygoatsoap@yahoo.ca We take pride in handcrafting natural and luxurious soaps and lotions. Our secret ingredient? Fresh goat milk from the well-loved goats on our farm. Visit our shop to feel the goodness of goat firsthand. Our friendly goats love visitors, so be sure to stop by for a farm experience the whole family will enjoy! Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.

GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL IN INGONISH. (WATCH FOR GOATS!)

ARTS NORTH Joanne Fitzgerald & Linda Doyon 28571 Cabot Trail, Cape North 902 383 2911 June, September & October, 9-6 daily July & August, 9-7 daily arts-north.com joannefitzgeraldpottery@gmail.com Joanne and Linda produce high-fired stoneware pottery in themes inspired by northern Cape Breton’s pristine environment: moose, whales, shorebirds and flowers. Joanne and Linda’s work and that of more than 20 other juried Cape Breton artists are retailed at Arts North, the Cape Breton-only gallery in Cape North, designed by Joanne and Linda. 100% Cape Breton arts and crafts.

GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL, 4 KM SOUTH WEST OF THE VILLAGE OF CAPE NORTH, ON THE SHARP TURN.