local art + craft salty rose’s & larch wood artisan

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2021 ARTISAN TRAIL MAP CAPEBRETONCRAFT.COM ARE YOU AN ARTISAN LOOKING FOR A NEW LIFESTYLE? WE WELCOME & SUPPORT YOU! Creative residencies provide artisans the opportunity to explore, expand and develop their artistic practice while experiencing local culture. 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. If you are interested in learning more, please contact: [email protected] or visit capebretoncraft.com HANDCRAFTED NATURAL SOAPS 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 [email protected] 16 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!) FELTED WOOL FELTED AND WOVEN PRODUCTS FUNCTIONAL POTTERY ARTISAN STUDIOS + CRAFT SHOP 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 [email protected] THE OPULENT ALPACA Isabel & Barry Eisenhauer 15753 Central Avenue, Inverness 902 258 3581 January-April, Friday 10-4 May-June, Thursday-Saturday 10-4 July-October, Tuesday-Saturday 10-4 November-December, Thursday-Saturday 10-4 theopulentalpaca.ca [email protected] V POTTERY Victoria Bonin-MacKenzie 26 Cap La Ronde Road, D’Escousse 902 631 2995 By appointment or chance vpotteryislemadame.com [email protected] CUSTOMS HOUSE ARTISAN INCUBATOR 402 Granville Street, Port Hawkesbury 902 625 1928 Open year round, check website for hours capebretoncraft.com/artist-programs/customs-house [email protected] 19 22 25 28 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 Pavilion, by chance or any cruise day. GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL IN NORTHEAST MARGAREE. TAKE EXIT 7 FROM HIGHWAY 105. At the Opulent Alpaca studio and boutique, you’ll find Isabel and Barry Eisenhauer working with alpaca fibre from the 60+ alpacas they have been raising for more than 25 years. You’ll have the opportunity to visualize the process of producing their luxurious felted and woven products made from their Cape Breton raised alpacas. Some of their products include insoles, felting kits, yarns, capes, toques and scarves. GETTING THERE: LOCATED ON ROUTE 19 IN THE TOWN OF INVERNESS ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION CENTRE. 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 reflects 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 D’ESCOUSSE. The Customs House Artisan Incubator is a must-see in Port Hawkesbury. 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. You can also see artists at work in the state-of-the-art studios. Drop by the Customs House for all things handmade! GETTING THERE: TAKE GRANVILLE STREET OFF HIGHWAY 104 IN THE TOWN OF PORT HAWKESBURY. LOOK OUT FOR THE SIGNS! LOCAL ART + CRAFT SALTY ROSE’S & THE PERIWINKLE CAFÉ 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish 902 202 2431 Open June-October, Thursday-Monday, 10-5 saltyrosesandtheperiwinklecafe.com [email protected] 15 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 with a delicious crab sandwich, alongside an amazing selection of locally made art and craft. Find unique gold and silver jewellery made on-site in our studio! GETTING THERE: LOCATED IN NORTH BAY INGONISH, NEXT TO GROOVY GOAT FARM AND SOAP COMPANY. END GRAIN CUTTING BOARDS CAPE BRETON CLAY PEPPER JELLIES, JAMS + GIFT SETS HANDMADE QUILTS LARCH WOOD Larch Wood Outlet 4031 Shore Road, Margaree Harbour 902 235 2800 Open daily from mid-May through mid-October, 9-5 Larch Wood Factory Outlet 117 East Margaree Crossing Road, East Margaree 902 235 2949 1 866 735 2949 Open year round to the public by appointment only, Monday-Friday 8-4:30 CAPE BRETON CLAY Bell Fraser 664 East Big Intervale Road, Margaree Valley 902 258 5677 Open mid-June to mid-October Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 11-5 facebook.com/capebretonclay [email protected] GALLOPING COWS Joanne & Ron Schmidt 59 Justin Road, Port Hood 902 787 3484 Curbside delivery, daily 9-4, Sunday 12-4 gallopingcows.com [email protected] BARB’S QUILTS Barbara MacIntyre 16 Straitview Street, Port Hawkesbury 902 625 1546 By appointment only [email protected] 18 21 24 27 larchwoodcanada.com [email protected] Larch Wood has a strong, core group of skilled craftspeople. Since our inception in 2003, our cutting boards have become renowned world-wide. GETTING THERE: LARCH WOOD OUTLET IS LOCATED AT MARGAREE HARBOUR WHERE THE SHORE ROAD MEETS THE CABOT TRAIL BY THE BRIDGE. “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. Celebrating 27 years as a local family favourite business producing six all-natural pepper jellies (red, hot, wild blueberry, cranberry, orange, garlic), jams, chutneys, salsas, and gift sets which have been presented at the Toronto International Film Festival, Golden Globes, and Oscar gifting suite in Hollywood. Local, field-grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh spring water are part of the rural dynamic in their recipes. No artificial dyes or preservatives are used. Federal food facility. Their family curates each ingredient, creating products with a clean label for your home and entertaining needs. GETTING THERE: HALFWAY BETWEEN PORT HOOD AND MABOU ON ROUTE 19. Cross the Canso Causeway and drive only four minutes to Port Hawkesbury and on the hill at 16 Straitview Street is Barb’s House. There you can find beautiful, handmade, pieced and appliqued traditional quilts in bright and earth tones to match your home décor. The traditional designs of Barb’s Quilts are as popular today as they were many years ago. You may even want to try quilting on her q-framed quilt. GETTING THERE: 4 MINUTES FROM THE CANSO CAUSEWAY. KEEP ON THE WATER SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. ON THE HILL OVERLOOKING THE STRAIT OF CANSO. GALLERY OF CAPE BRETON ARTISANS ARTS NORTH Joanne Fitzgerald & Linda Doyon 28571 Cabot Trail, Cape North 902 383 2911 July-October, 10-5 daily arts-north.com joannefi[email protected] 17 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 are retailed at Arts North along with work of more than 20 other juried Cape Breton artists. The exclusively Cape Breton gallery in Cape North, designed by Joanne and Linda, is 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. RUGS, QUILTS, DOLLS + MORE FINE ART QUILTS + SILK SCARVES HANDCRAFTED JEWELLERY KINGROSS QUILTS & FIBRE ART Anne Morrell Robinson 4259 West Big Intervale Road, Margaree Valley 902 248 2466 By appointment only kingrossquilts.com [email protected] ANN SCHROEDER’S FINE ART QUILTS Ann Schroeder 1422 Mabou Harbour Road, Mabou 902 945 2744 By appointment only; please call or email to arrange annschroederstudio.com [email protected] ENCORE JEWELLERY Dawn Silver 10101 Grenville Street, St. Peter’s 902 631 0223 By appointment encorejewel.com [email protected] 20 23 26 This “off the beaten path” working studio and gallery offers a big selection of quality quilts, fun hooked rugs, felting, wearable art, and wonderful textile pieces. The new gallery is a showcase for the best local textile art. A unique experience in a unique location. 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’s landscapes, weather, and music. She also dyes colourful silk scarves and cotton fabric. Ask about her recent experiments in mixed media paintings and collages. GETTING THERE: FROM ROUTE 19 IN MABOU, TURN WEST ON MABOU HARBOUR ROAD AT THE SIGN FOR ST. MARY’S PARISH. GO STRAIGHT AHEAD FOR 7.2 KM. 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, beads, beach glass, crystals, natural pearls, gemstones and leather. Pendants, earrings, bracelets, ornaments: your strings or theirs. 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 TOWARDS THE CANAL. BE SURE TO SHARE YOUR ARTISAN STUDIO VISITS & EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY! #ILOVECBCRAFT TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY, PLEASE FOLLOW ALL CURRENT COVID-19 GUIDELINES AS OUTLINED BY THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT. TRAIL NOTES 29 J. FRANKLIN WRIGHT GALLERY Year round exhibitions featuring Atlantic Canadian Artists. Located in the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. Monday to Friday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 606 REEVES STREET, PORT HAWKESBURY 902 625 7891 · PHCC @ MAC.COM

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Page 1: LOCAL ART + CRAFT SALTY ROSE’S & LARCH WOOD ARTISAN

2021 ARTISAN TRAIL MAP

CAPEBRETONCRAFT.COM

ARE YOU AN ARTISANLOOKING FOR A NEW

LIFESTYLE?WE WELCOME & SUPPORT YOU! Creative residencies provide artisans the opportunity to explore, expand and develop their artistic practice while experiencing local culture.

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.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact: [email protected] or visit capebretoncraft.com

HANDCRAFTED NATURAL SOAPS

GROOVY GOAT FARM & SOAP COMPANY

Shannon & Ryan Costelo36028 Cabot Trail, Ingonish • 902 285 2265May, June, September & October, 10-5 daily July & August, 9-7 dailygroovygoat.ca • [email protected]

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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!)

FELTED WOOL FELTED AND WOVEN PRODUCTS FUNCTIONAL POTTERY ARTISAN STUDIOS + CRAFT SHOP

TWO MACS GIFTS & GALLERY

Jennifer MacPherson6288 Cabot Trail, North East Margaree • 902 248 2182Open 9-6 daily from mid-May through October Or by appointment [email protected]

THE OPULENT ALPACA

Isabel & Barry Eisenhauer 15753 Central Avenue, Inverness • 902 258 3581January-April, Friday 10-4 May-June, Thursday-Saturday 10-4 July-October, Tuesday-Saturday 10-4 November-December, Thursday-Saturday 10-4theopulentalpaca.ca • [email protected]

V POTTERY

Victoria Bonin-MacKenzie26 Cap La Ronde Road, D’Escousse • 902 631 2995By appointment or chance vpotteryislemadame.com [email protected]

CUSTOMS HOUSE ARTISAN INCUBATOR

402 Granville Street, Port Hawkesbury • 902 625 1928Open year round, check website for hours capebretoncraft.com/artist-programs/customs-house [email protected]

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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 Pavilion, by chance or any cruise day.GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL IN NORTHEAST MARGAREE. TAKE EXIT 7 FROM HIGHWAY 105.

At the Opulent Alpaca studio and boutique, you’ll find Isabel and Barry Eisenhauer working with alpaca fibre from the 60+ alpacas they have been raising for more than 25 years. You’ll have the opportunity to visualize the process of producing their luxurious felted and woven products made from their Cape Breton raised alpacas. Some of their products include insoles, felting kits, yarns, capes, toques and scarves. GETTING THERE: LOCATED ON ROUTE 19 IN THE TOWN OF INVERNESS ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION CENTRE.

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 reflects 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 D’ESCOUSSE.

The Customs House Artisan Incubator is a must-see in Port Hawkesbury. 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. You can also see artists at work in the state-of-the-art studios. Drop by the Customs House for all things handmade! GETTING THERE: TAKE GRANVILLE STREET OFF HIGHWAY 104 IN THE TOWN OF PORT HAWKESBURY. LOOK OUT FOR THE SIGNS!

LOCAL ART + CRAFT

SALTY ROSE’S & THE PERIWINKLE CAFÉ

36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish • 902 202 2431Open June-October, Thursday-Monday, 10-5saltyrosesandtheperiwinklecafe.com [email protected]

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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 with a delicious crab sandwich, alongside an amazing selection of locally made art and craft. Find unique gold and silver jewellery made on-site in our studio!GETTING THERE: LOCATED IN NORTH BAY INGONISH, NEXT TO GROOVY GOAT FARM AND SOAP COMPANY.

END GRAIN CUTTING BOARDS CAPE BRETON CLAY PEPPER JELLIES, JAMS + GIFT SETS HANDMADE QUILTS

LARCH WOOD

Larch Wood Outlet 4031 Shore Road, Margaree Harbour • 902 235 2800Open daily from mid-May through mid-October, 9-5Larch Wood Factory Outlet 117 East Margaree Crossing Road, East Margaree902 235 2949 • 1 866 735 2949Open year round to the public by appointment only, Monday-Friday 8-4:30

CAPE BRETON CLAY

Bell Fraser664 East Big Intervale Road, Margaree Valley902 258 5677Open mid-June to mid-October Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 11-5 facebook.com/capebretonclay [email protected]

GALLOPING COWS

Joanne & Ron Schmidt 59 Justin Road, Port Hood • 902 787 3484Curbside delivery, daily 9-4, Sunday 12-4gallopingcows.com [email protected]

BARB’S QUILTS

Barbara MacIntyre 16 Straitview Street, Port Hawkesbury 902 625 1546By appointment only [email protected]

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larchwoodcanada.com • [email protected]

Larch Wood has a strong, core group of skilled craftspeople. Since our inception in 2003, our cutting boards have become renowned world-wide.GETTING THERE: LARCH WOOD OUTLET IS LOCATED AT MARGAREE HARBOUR WHERE THE SHORE ROAD MEETS THE CABOT TRAIL BY THE BRIDGE.

“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.

Celebrating 27 years as a local family favourite business producing six all-natural pepper jellies (red, hot, wild blueberry, cranberry, orange, garlic), jams, chutneys, salsas, and gift sets which have been presented at the Toronto International Film Festival, Golden Globes, and Oscar gifting suite in Hollywood. Local, field-grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh spring water are part of the rural dynamic in their recipes. No artificial dyes or preservatives are used. Federal food facility. Their family curates each ingredient, creating products with a clean label for your home and entertaining needs.GETTING THERE: HALFWAY BETWEEN PORT HOOD AND MABOU ON ROUTE 19.

Cross the Canso Causeway and drive only four minutes to Port Hawkesbury and on the hill at 16 Straitview Street is Barb’s House. There you can find beautiful, handmade, pieced and appliqued traditional quilts in bright and earth tones to match your home décor. The traditional designs of Barb’s Quilts are as popular today as they were many years ago. You may even want to try quilting on her q-framed quilt.GETTING THERE: 4 MINUTES FROM THE CANSO CAUSEWAY. KEEP ON THE WATER SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. ON THE HILL OVERLOOKING THE STRAIT OF CANSO.

GALLERY OF CAPE BRETON ARTISANS

ARTS NORTH

Joanne Fitzgerald & Linda Doyon 28571 Cabot Trail, Cape North • 902 383 2911July-October, 10-5 dailyarts-north.com [email protected]

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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 are retailed at Arts North along with work of more than 20 other juried Cape Breton artists. The exclusively Cape Breton gallery in Cape North, designed by Joanne and Linda, is 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.

RUGS, QUILTS, DOLLS + MORE FINE ART QUILTS + SILK SCARVES HANDCRAFTED JEWELLERY

KINGROSS QUILTS & FIBRE ART

Anne Morrell Robinson4259 West Big Intervale Road, Margaree Valley902 248 2466 • By appointment [email protected]

ANN SCHROEDER’S FINE ART QUILTS

Ann Schroeder1422 Mabou Harbour Road, Mabou • 902 945 2744By appointment only; please call or email to arrangeannschroederstudio.com [email protected]

ENCORE JEWELLERY

Dawn Silver 10101 Grenville Street, St. Peter’s • 902 631 0223By appointmentencorejewel.com • [email protected]

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This “off the beaten path” working studio and gallery offers a big selection of quality quilts, fun hooked rugs, felting, wearable art, and wonderful textile pieces. The new gallery is a showcase for the best local textile art. A unique experience in a unique location.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’s landscapes, weather, and music. She also dyes colourful silk scarves and cotton fabric. Ask about her recent experiments in mixed media paintings and collages.GETTING THERE: FROM ROUTE 19 IN MABOU, TURN WEST ON MABOU HARBOUR ROAD AT THE SIGN FOR ST. MARY’S PARISH. GO STRAIGHT AHEAD FOR 7.2 KM.

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, beads, beach glass, crystals, natural pearls, gemstones and leather. Pendants, earrings, bracelets, ornaments: your strings or theirs. 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 TOWARDS THE CANAL.

BE SURE TO SHARE YOUR ARTISAN STUDIO VISITS & EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY! #ILOVECBCRAFT

TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY, PLEASE FOLLOW ALL CURRENT COVID-19 GUIDELINES AS OUTLINED BY THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT.

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Year round exhibitions featuring Atlantic Canadian Artists. Located in the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre.

Monday to Friday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pmSaturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

606 REEVES STREET, PORT HAWKESBURY902 625 7891 · [email protected]

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CAPE NORTH

CAPE NORTH

SMELT BROOK

INGONISH

WRECK COVE

NORTH SHORE

INDIAN BROOKRIVER BENNETT

NEW WATERFORD

BRAS D’ORJERSEY COVEENGLISHTOWN

SYDNEY MINES

NORTHSYDNEY

KEMPT HEAD

DOMINION

GLACE BAY

LOUISBOURG

POINT MICHAUDL’ARDOISE

PORT HOOD

MABOU HARBOUR

CHIMNEY CORNER

BELLE COTE

ST. JOSEPH DU MOINE

GRAND ETANG

CHETICAMP

PETIT ETANG

SOUTH HARBOUR

MEAT COVE

PLEASANT BAY

EAST MARGAREE RD.

ABERDEEN

GLENDALE

ORANGEDALE

IONA

DUNDEEPORTHASTINGS

CHAPELISLAND

JOHNSTOWN

BIG POND

FRAMBOISE

FOURCHU

CATALONE

MARIONBRIDGE

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BAY ST. LAWRENCECABOT TRAIL

NEIL’S HARBOUR

INGONISH FERRY

BRAS D’ORLAKE

*APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF STUDIOS

LAKE O’LAW

CANSO CAUSEW

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CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDSNATIONAL PARK

MIRASCATARIE ISLAND

MAIN-A-DIEU

GABARUS

ISLE MADAME

JUDIQUE

DUNVEGAN

MARGAREE HARBOUR

EAST MARGAREE

BROAD COVE

INVERNESS

TARBOTNORTH RIVER

ST. ANN’S

BADDECK

WAGMATCOOK

ESKASONI

BEN EOIN

ST. GEORGESCHANNEL

ARICHAT

ST. PETER’SLOUISDALECLEVELAND

WEST BAY

PORT HAWKESBURY

COXHEATH

SYDNEY RIVERSYDNEY

MARGAREE FORKSMARGAREE VALLEY

KINGROSS

NORTH EAST MARGAREE

LOCHLOMOND

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CEILIDH TRAIL

BRAS D’OR LAKES SCENIC DRIVE

METRO CAPE BRETON

MARCONI TRAIL

FLEUR-DE-LIS TRAIL

VISIT OUR GALLERY SHOP LOCATED AT 322 CHARLOTTE STREET, SYDNEY, TO FIND QUALITY CRAFT CREATED BY MORE THAN 100 CAPE BRETON ARTISANS.

FINE CRAFT PRODUCTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT SHOPCAPEBRETONCRAFT.COM

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KARI FELL STUDIO

Kari Fell17 Castle Drive, Sydney • 780 603 3540Open year round by appointment or chancekarifell.com • [email protected]

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Kari has a fine arts background in drawing, painting, and textiles. She uses these skills to dye yarn and weave a variety of items on her many looms. Luxurious scarves, shawls, blankets, table linens, and Viking-inspired textiles are available in her studio. Her work is also available at Arts North. GETTING THERE: 3 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN SYDNEY, JUST OFF KINGS ROAD.

CELTIC-INSPIRED PRODUCTS

PIPER PEWTER

Donna & Harold Frizzell46112 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook • 902 929 2227By chancepiperpewter.com • [email protected]

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Piper Pewter specializes in lead-free pewter jewellery and gifts. Their designs include Celtic crosses and knotwork, flowers, seashells, fiddles and more. Each piece is skillfully cast and finished by hand in their 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.

HANDMADE HIGHLAND PRODUCTS

THE KILTMAKERS & WEAVERS AT COLAISDE NA GÀIDHLIG THE GAELIC COLLEGE

51779 Cabot Trail, St. Ann’s • 902 295 3411gaeliccollege.edu • [email protected]

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Colaisde na Gàidhlig carries unique, handcrafted treasures made just for you. Their 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. GETTING THERE: TAKE EXIT 11 OFF HIGHWAY 105. 1 KM NORTH ON THE CABOT TRAIL.

FUNCTIONAL PORCELAIN POTTERY

BIG HILL POTTERY

Linda Wright549 Rear Big Hill, Baddeck • 902 295 2726July through October, Wednesday-Sunday 10-5Or by [email protected]

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Linda has been creating beautiful pottery for over 30 years, 12 of those here onCape Breton Island. She offers a wide variety of items available in 5-6 glazecombinations. For the past 15 years or more, Linda has been exploring abstract painting and now offers a selection of her cold wax and oil paintings. Come visit the studio and watch her working on the wheel or painting at her easel. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. GETTING THERE: 1 KM EAST OF EXIT 10 ON HIGHWAY 105, TAKE (REAR) BIG HILL ROAD NORTH FOR 3 KM. FOLLOW THE SIGNS.

DELIGHTFUL NATURE-INSPIRED RAKU

WILDFIRE POTTERY

Sarah Beck 44556 Cabot Trail, North Shore • 902 929 2315Open June-October, 10-6 most dayswildfirepottery.ca • [email protected]

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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.

FLYING FINCH STUDIO

FLYING FINCH STUDIO

Kristi Farrier 2982 West Side Middle River Road, Middle River782 235 7996Open June through October. By appointment or chance flyingfinchstudio.ca • [email protected]

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Inspired by spectacular views of the Cape Breton Highlands and beautiful Bras d’Or Lake, Kristi creates exciting contemporary textile art with thread, fabric, paints and dyes. When not working in textiles, Kristi is bringing to life traditional hand papermaking using locally grown plants and recycled fabrics. Kristi also uses contemporary papermaking techniques to create paper sculptures and pulp paintings. Work also available at Flying Kite Artisan Shop and Kingross Quilts. GETTING THERE: 3 KM NORTH OF HIGHWAY 105 ON WEST SIDE MIDDLE RIVER ROAD. FROM THE CABOT TRAIL, CROSS TO WEST SIDE MIDDLE RIVER ROAD AND TRAVEL 7 KM SOUTH.

FUSED ART GLASS CREATIONS

FUSED GLASS BY BRENT HARDING

Brent Harding701 Main-à-Dieu Road, Catalone • 902 733 2174Open year round by chance or appointmentfusedglassbybrentharding.combrent.harding@metalglassmedia.com

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Brent’s inspiration for his one-of-a-kind art glass pieces comes from looking out of his studio window on Mira Bay. His unique creations combine metal and glass, capturing Cape Breton’s beautiful land and seascapes. 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 HIGHWAY 105, TAKE HIGHWAY 22 F0R 20 MINUTES AND TURN LEFT ONTO MAIN-À-DIEU ROAD. LOOK FOR THE SIGNS!

A GALLERY OF COLOUR + LIGHT

GLASS ARTISANS STUDIO & GALLERY

Wendy Smith45054 Cabot Trail, North Shore • 902 929 2585June-October, 10-6 November through April by chance or appointmentglassartisans.ca • [email protected]

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Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery is located on the Cabot Trail on beautiful Cape Breton Island. Glass Artisans has a glass blowing studio on-site for visitors to watch or participate. Over 40 glass artists with a variety of techniques are featured in the gallery. GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL JUST 30 MINUTES SOUTH OF INGONISH OR 40 MINUTES NORTH OF BADDECK.

ART SCULPTURES + KNITWEAR

IRON ART & MADAME MOUTON

Gordon Kennedy & Dominique de Rouin48084 Cabot Trail, Tarbot, St. Ann’s Loop 902 929 2821 • 902 929 2318By chance or appointment ironart.ca | [email protected] • madamemounton.ca

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In this eclectic “Roadside Attraction”, artists Gordon and Dominique are showing their one-of-a-kind work. Intriguing metal sculptures are made on-site, colourful knits, striking photographs as well as fun, practical, and artistic items for the home, garden, and gifts are offered. They ship anywhere and are also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. GETTING THERE: TAKE EXIT 11 OFF HIGHWAY 105. FROM INGONISH, DRIVE SOUTH 1 HOUR ON THE CABOT TRAIL AND TURN RIGHT AT THE BLINKING LIGHT. DO NOT TAKE THE FERRY OR YOU WILL MISS US!

HANDWOVENS + WATERCOLOURS

MEADOWBROOK STUDIO WEAVING & ART

Jane Alderdice1886 Meadow Road, Goose Cove902 929 1006 (studio) • 416 200 2913 (cell)Open seasonally, Friday-Sunday 10-4 or by appointment janealderdice.com • [email protected]

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Jane Alderdice is a Cape Breton artisan working out of her Cape Breton country studio, Meadowbrook Studio Weaving & Art. She weaves one-of-a-kind scarves, bags, throws, meditation blankets, tea towels and more. She creates both large- and small-scale landscape, nature, and still life watercolour paintings. She also teaches drawing and watercolour painting. GETTING THERE: TAKE HIGHWAY 105 TO EXIT 11 (EAST OF BADDECK). DRIVE 10 MINUTES ALONG THE CABOT TRAIL TO GOOSE COVE. LEFT ON MEADOW ROAD. STUDIO IS LESS THAN 1 KM UP THE ROAD.

GALLERY + ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

FLYING KITE ARTISAN SHOP

Courtney Smith507 Chebucto Street, Baddeck • 902 295 3424Open year round, June-October daily 10-6, November-May Wednesday-Saturday 10-4flyingkiteshop.ca • [email protected]

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A collection of over 100 local artisans in a bright and spacious shop setting. Featuring glass, pottery, painting, woodwork, textiles, jewellery, books, bath and body products, and a section just for kids!GETTING THERE: MINUTES FROM EXIT 8, 9, OR 10 OFF HIGHWAY 105.

ONE-OF -A -KIND HATS + CLOTHING

SEW INCLINED

Barbara Longva 41819 Cabot Trail, Wreck Cove902 929 2050 (shop) • 902 304 0123 (cell)Open May-October 31, 9-5 daily Or by appointment sewinclined.ca • [email protected]

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Barbara has been in business for 27 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: ON THE CABOT TRAIL IN WRECK COVE, BETWEEN BADDECK AND INGONISH, 90 KM NORTH OF BADDECK

HANDMADE CHOCOLATES + ART GALLERY

CABOTTO CHOCOLATE SHOP & ART GALLERY

Penny Steele & Deb Karn45943 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook • 902 929 2324May-June, Wednesday-Monday 9-6July-August, daily 9-7September-October, daily 9-6

Chocolate: cabottrailart.com/cabotto-chocolates • [email protected] Gallery: colouraturagallery.ca • [email protected]

Cabotto Chocolates, owned and operated by sisters Penny Steele and Deb Karn, has been creating amazing looking and tasting chocolates on the Cabot Trail for 6 years. Their melt-in-your-mouth morsels are made with premium-quality Callebaut chocolate, liqueurs, nuts, and flavourings. Look into the kitchen to experience the making of their delectable truffles, bars, molded chocolates and more. While taking in the art of chocolate, you can also spend some time taking in the art on the walls of their Colouratura Art Gallery which carries local art in a variety of media. 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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CAPEBRETONCRAFT.COM • 902 270 7491

BRING CAPEBRETON HOME

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