Cape Breton Artisan Trail

Welcome to Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design self-guided tour of Cape Breton artisans.

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Cape Breton Centre For Craft & Design

Welcome to Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design where creativity, craftsmanship, beauty, and function find expression in the work of Cape Breton artisans.

BIG HILL POTTERY

Working with new clay, new glazes and a rebuilt kiln - and Linda's 25+ years of experience/ cumulative inspiration.

THE KILT-MAKERS AT COLAISDE NA GÄIDHLIG

Our kiltmaker and seamstress specialize in custom, traditional hand-sewn kilts as well as clothing in your choice of tartan including ties, scarves, shawls, and a variety of accessories.

IRON ART & MADAME MOUTON

With different shapes, forms and colours, I express ideas and emotions. My intention is to touch and excite the imagination.

PIPER PEWTER

Hand Crafted Pewter Gifts
Made in Cape Breton

CABOTTO CHOCOLATES & COLOURATURA ART GALLERY

Enjoy our authentic interest in connecting you with a beautiful art piece to take home from your travels.

GLASS ARTISANS STUDIO & GALLERY

Blown, Fused, Sand Carved, Stained, Mosaic & Lampwork

WILDFIRE POTTERY

Wildfire Pottery is a pottery shop, and a used bookstore. It is also a pinback button, fiddle playing, gift purveying kind of place.Welcome to Wildfire Pottery

SEW INCLINED

Tapestries and brocades are in abundance at Sew Inclined. Whether you are looking for jackets, vests, dresses, purses or hats, Sew Inclined will have something for you.

SALTY ROSES & THE PERIWINKLE CAFÉ

Unique handmade art & craft, great coffee, fine local fare, quaint accommodation and seaside charm! Fully licensed.

GROOVY GOAT FARM & SOAP COMPANY

At Groovy Goat, we take pride in handcrafting natural and luxurious soaps and lotions. Our secret ingredient? Fresh goat milk from the well-loved goats on our family farm.

ARTS NORTH

Over 20 local producers of fine craft consign their work to Arts North and we are proud to feature their creations in our Cabot Trail gallery.

KARI FELL STUDIO

Cape Breton artist and weaver.

LARCH WOOD

Wooden end-grain kitchen cutting boards, countertops, flooring and more handmade in our facility on Cape Breton Island.

TWO MACS GIFTS & GALLERY

Jennifer MacPheron has created works using a variety of mediums. First painting floorcloths, then creating paper cut images, she currently uses wool to create needle-felted critters and visual art.

KINGROSS QUILTS & FIBRE ART

KingRoss Quilts and Fibre Arts is the Studio and Gallery of international award-winning artist Anne Morrell Robinson.

THE OPULENT ALPACA

Featuring luxurious, high quality garments designed and produced on the East Coast of Canada.

V POTTERY

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

CUSTOMS HOUSE ARTISAN INCUBATOR

The Gallery Shop features a stunning display of Cape Breton craft in a wide variety of media including pottery, textiles, jewellery, wood, visual art, glass, and more.

FLYING KITE ARTISAN SHOP

Known for our cheerful selection of folk art, large array of art cards and the most delicious chocolate truffles.

PROUD TO BE HOOKERS

Drop in to see Lola and staff working on the hooking frame while demonstrating the traditional process.

DRIFTWOOD GALLERY

Original works and reproductions available, as well as unique wearable art and a selection of local crafts.

FREYA & THOR GALLERY & CAFÉ

A cafe, folk art gallery and curated boutique on the Atlantic coast offering a unique experience in Maritime flavor.

ANN SCHROEDER STUDIO

A spectacular ocean view and a warm welcome await you at Ann’s home studio. Many of her mixed media paintings and fine art quilts evoke Cape Breton’s landscapes, weather and music.

SCOTSVILLE SCHOOL OF CRAFTS

A home for craft and community, weaving together generations of knowledge.

J.FRANKLIN WRIGHT GALLERY

The mission of the J. Franklin Wright Art Gallery is to be an energetic, outgoing and accessible art gallery in the Strait Area and to strive to inspire, interest and provide enjoyment for our audiences.

Life On A String Studio

Heike crafts pebble jewellery, candle holders, bottle stoppers, suncatchers, sculpture and mosaic with rocks and driftwood from Cape Breton beaches.

NORTH SHORE WOODSMITHS

Woodsmiths is a great place to visit for those interested in finely crafted wooden products. The variety of items, from functional cutting boards to whimsical band saw boxes and laminated jewellery, highlights the creativity and craftsmanship behind the business.

HINTERGLAS STUDIO GALLERY

Bonnie uses the art form of Hinterglas, a technique that allows the application of watercolour and charcoal to glass (developed by Rudolf Schmid, Germany).

Inverness County Centre for the Arts

A hub for creative activity, a place to make art, view art, and learn about art. We have a diverse array of programs that build creative courage in individuals and strengthen communities.