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12 amazing places to discover in Cape Breton
Arts North
Features eclectic variety of mediums including pottery, jewellery, wood, fibre, quilts, weaving, prints and glass from artisans inspired by Cape Breton's natural beauty.
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Artisan Shops & Galleries Trail
A self-guided trail of Cape Breton's artisan studios and galleries — meet rug hookers, glass-blowers, potters, and woodworkers from Sydney to Chéticamp along the Cabot Trail.
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Two Buoys Home & Gifts
Bright and airy store stocking huge range of crafts from local artisans including jewelry, apparel, jams, leather goods, prints, and photography.
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Water's Edge Gallery
Working art gallery inside The Water's Edge Inn at 22 Water Street Baddeck, carrying 100+ Maritime artists — paintings, pottery, jewellery and textiles — open seasonally June to October.
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The Outdoor Store
Top-rated outdoor clothing and footwear shop in Baddeck, Cape Breton, stocking premium brands like Arc'teryx, KEEN, and The North Face. A go-to for hikers and sailors preparing for Cabot Trail adventures.
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Big Fiddle Market
Cape Breton crafts, knit goods, and music sold inside the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion on the Sydney waterfront, beside the Big Fiddle landmark.
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Cape Breton Artisan Market
Weekly Saturday artisan market at the Spanish River Community Centre in Sydney River — roughly 21 vendors of woodworking, jewellery, textiles and local food, filling the gap left when the farmers' market moved.
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Kelp House Candle Co.
Excellent candle store located in the quaint fishing town of Louisbourg with beautiful harbor views, representing unique businesses appearing in small town Nova Scotia.
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Finders Keepers
Consignment and antique stop on the Bras d'Or Lakes loop in Cape Breton, trading in vintage pieces and one-off finds rather than new retail goods since it was registered in 2015.
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The Antiques Boutique
Multi-dealer antique centre at 508 Chebucto Street in Baddeck, stocking British and Canadian furniture, vintage jewellery, and militaria across an inventory that rotates with each visit.
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Calli II Boutique
Independent women's clothing shop at 212 Charlotte Street in downtown Sydney, carrying Canadian and European labels that larger Cape Breton chains skip, with one-on-one styling.
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Ceilidh Pub & Gift Shop
Part of a cultural center featuring daily lunchtime Ceilidhs, interactive museum, gift shop with music demonstrations and traditional Nova Scotia home-cooked favorites.