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Barb’s Quilts

Barb’s Quilts

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Shop traditional quilts in ready-made and custom sizes at Barb's Quilts in Cape Breton's Strait Area.

Canal Landing

Canal Landing

attraction · Saint Peter's

Explore Mi'kmaw culture and rent kayaks, canoes, or paddle boards at Canal Landing on the historic St. Peter's Canal in Southeast Cape Breton.

Cape Breton Antler Art

Cape Breton Antler Art

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Explore handcrafted moose antler artwork carved from naturally shed antlers collected in the Cape Breton Highlands.

Cape Breton Sailing Charters

Cape Breton Sailing Charters

attraction · Saint Peter's

Join Captain Greg for hands-on sailing lessons or relaxing tours on Bras d'Or Lake and Cape Breton's Atlantic coast, with groups up to 6 people.

★★★★★ (54)
Customs House Artisan Incubator at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design

Customs House Artisan Incubator at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design

attraction · Port Hawkesbury

Watch artisans at work and browse locally made pottery, textiles, jewellery, and glass at this waterfront gallery in Port Hawkesbury.

★★★★ (4)
Darlene’s Paintings by the Sea

Darlene’s Paintings by the Sea

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Visit Darlene's studio in the Strait Area to explore acrylic and watercolour paintings and decorative painted items by appointment.

Encore Jewellery

Encore Jewellery

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Discover unique handmade jewellery crafted from repurposed instrument strings by this juried Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design member in the Strait Area

Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre

Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre

attraction · West Bay Road

Explore Cape Breton Gaelic heritage at this West Bay cultural centre with archives, weaving demonstrations, genealogy research, and summer workshops.

★★★★★ (20)
Gallery Ruairicroft

Gallery Ruairicroft

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Explore original artwork by Berni Thorneycroft at Gallery Ruairicroft in Cape Breton's Strait Area.

Glad Tidings Christmas Shoppe

Glad Tidings Christmas Shoppe

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Visit Glad Tidings Christmas Shoppe in the Strait Area to celebrate Christmas year-round with holiday décor, gifts, and festive cheer from May through Decembe

Glad Tidings Confectioneries & Gifts

Glad Tidings Confectioneries & Gifts

attraction · Saint Peter's

Browse handpicked confections and gifts at Glad Tidings in Saint Peter's, Cape Breton's heart-of-town shop offering quality products at competitive prices.

★★★★★ (72)
Guided Nature Immersions

Guided Nature Immersions

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Experience forest-based wellness in Grande Anse with guided nature immersions, barefoot trails, and herbal tea in a peaceful Cape Breton setting.

Guiding Lights of Isle Madame

Guiding Lights of Isle Madame

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Explore historic lighthouses on guided driving and walking tours through Isle Madame, Cape Breton, with stories of shipwrecks and coastal heritage.

J. Franklin Wright Gallery

J. Franklin Wright Gallery

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Explore contemporary and traditional art at the J. Franklin Wright Gallery in Port Hawkesbury, celebrating marine artist J. Franklin Wright and Strait Area cu

MacIsaac Kiltmakers

MacIsaac Kiltmakers

attraction · Saint Peter's

Shop handmade kilts and highland wear at MacIsaac Kiltmakers in Saint Peter's, Cape Breton, crafted from premium worsted wool with kilt rentals available.

★★★★★ (13)
Nicolas Denys Museum

Nicolas Denys Museum

attraction · Saint Peter's

Tour the Nicolas Denys Museum in Saint Peter's, a French-styled building overlooking the canal with local historical materials from 1650.

★★★★ (9)
Orangedale Railway Station Museum

Orangedale Railway Station Museum

attraction · Orangedale

Explore Cape Breton's award-winning 1886 railway museum with artifacts, rolling stock, and restored station buildings in Orangedale.

★★★★★ (50)
Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park

Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park

attraction · Fourchu

Swim or surf the 3-km sandy beach at Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park in Cape Breton, with dunes, cranberry bogs, and a boardwalk.

★★★★★ (164)
Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives

Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives

attraction · Port Hastings

Explore the history of the Canso Causeway and local heritage at this modern museum in Port Hastings, featuring model ships, genealogical archives, and handmad

★★★★★ (49)
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

attraction · Port Hawkesbury

Visit Port Hawkesbury's modern civic centre featuring an arena with 1000 seats, fitness centre, conference facilities, and a green building design in the Stra

★★★★★ (25)
Port Hawkesbury Community Trails

Port Hawkesbury Community Trails

attraction · Port Hawkesbury

Hike the 10-kilometre trail system through hardwood and softwood forests in Port Hawkesbury, open year-round for hikers, walkers, and cross-country skiers.

★★★★ (13)
Richmond Adventure Planning

Richmond Adventure Planning

attraction · Saint Peter's

Sail the Bras d'Or Lake aboard Cu Na Mara with Captain Gordon Kerr, offering full-day and half-day excursions with swimming, snorkeling, and sailing lessons f

★★★★★ (12)
River Denys Mountain

River Denys Mountain

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Hike the scenic 9 km trail on Cape Breton's highlands, suitable for walking, biking, and winter sports year-round with off-leash dogs welcome.

Sail the Bras d’Or Lake UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Sail the Bras d’Or Lake UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

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Sail the Bras d'Or Lake UNESCO Biosphere Reserve aboard a traditional 25-foot sloop with local biologist Gordon Kerr, including visits to Chapel Island Nation

St. John’s Centre for the Arts

St. John’s Centre for the Arts

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Tour the 1895 heritage venue in Arichat featuring exceptional acoustics, historic woodwork, and Atlantic Ocean views from this former Anglican church.

St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site

St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site

attraction · Saint Peter's

Explore Canada's oldest tidal lock canal where the Atlantic Ocean meets Bras d'Or Lake in Saint Peter's, Cape Breton—kayak, fish, or watch for bald eagles.

★★★★★ (197)
St. Peter’s Marina

St. Peter’s Marina

attraction · Saint Peter's

Dock your boat at St. Peter's Marina near Bras d'Or Lakes with gas, diesel, moorings, and full amenities including Wi-Fi and shower facilities.

★★★★★ (78)
Strait of Canso Yacht Club

Strait of Canso Yacht Club

attraction · Port Hawkesbury

Visit the Strait of Canso Yacht Club in Port Hawkesbury, a member-run maritime facility since 1964 with docks, clubhouse, showers, and a licensed bar.

★★★★★ (48)
The Seaside Studio

The Seaside Studio

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Visit The Seaside Studio, an art gallery and working studio on the Port Hawkesbury waterfront operated by artist Dana Ryan.

Wallace MacAskill Museum

Wallace MacAskill Museum

attraction · Saint Peter's

Tour the birthplace of legendary marine photographer Wallace R. MacAskill in Saint Peter's, featuring over 100 historic photographs and vintage cameras.

★★★★ (6)

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