Iron Art & Photographs by Gordon Kennedy

Forged ironwork and Cape Breton photography in a working blacksmith shop along the St. Anns Bay artisan trail. Gordon Kennedy works the forge most days the shop is open — you'll likely hear the hammer before you see the sign.

What to expect

• A working smithy with a small attached gallery
• Ironwork from kitchen tools to garden art
• Framed photography of Cape Breton landscapes
• A friendly, not-pushy welcome and time to talk craft

Don't miss

• A hand-forged steak turner or fire poker
• A signed Cape Breton landscape print
• Watching a piece take shape if Gordon is at the forge

Good to know

• Seasonal hours, late spring through fall
• Cash and card accepted
• Limited parking; pull off the road carefully
• Not wheelchair accessible inside

Pair it with

• The full St. Anns Bay artisan loop — Cape Breton Clay, Piper's Pewter
• The Gaelic College and Great Hall of the Clans
• Lunch at the Lobster Galley