Local archives, with material dating back to 1800s; C@P site (public access to Internet and e-mail); kitchen ceilidhs; Gaelic resource centre (children's Gaelic workshops in summer, other workshops); weaving demonstrations; genealogy research. Ceilidh Days second weekend of July; Celtic Colours venue in October.

Paintings in gouache and mixed media, giclée and photographic reproductions.

Wonderful, whimsical one-of-a-kind carvings and paintings by well-known Acadian artist William Roach. We also have works by several other Cape Breton artists and a gift line section by local artisans. While on the premises enjoy an espresso and other specialty coffees at the Frog Pond Cafe.

Original landscape paintings, photography, limited-edition prints and archival reproductions; also a selection of pottery and glass works. Gallery in operation for 40 years. The driveway leads to parking at the back of the gallery.

The MacDonald House Museum is a 19th century, gothic-style furnished farmhouse overlooking Lake Ainslie on Cape Breton Island. The museum’s exhibit room features crafts, a housing loom and spinning wheel, while the barn displays an assortment of farm machinery and tools. The barn also provides a spectacular setting for concerts held throughout the summer months. Visitors to the museum can also explore a restored one-room schoolhouse (c 1920) to learn what education used to be like in rural Cape Breton Contact…

Handcrafted preserves: jams, pepper jellies, fruit sauces. Celtic fiddles, Oscar gift sets, Gravenstein apple butter, and wild blueberry pepper jellies. Shop is in production building; visitors can watch various processes.

Doug invites you to visit his working gallery for a Conversation through Art. Enjoy a walk through his sculptural garden, a tremendous view of the ocean, and of course come into his gallery and see what he is working on. Doug paints in oil canvas and linen and has been working as a professional artist for 16 years. When not in the studio he is often out working the land creating natural sculptures. Creativity is a way of being for…

A spectacular sea view and a warm welcome await you at Ann Schroeder’s home studio.In Mabou Harbour, winds blow fiercely, the ocean is bright or dark, hillsides sprout hay bales, and fiddlers play under starry skies. This rich brew infuses Ann’s painterly wall quilts that evoke Cape Breton’s landscapes, weather, and music.You'll also find a large assortment of unique hand-dyed silk, cotton, and rayon scarves.Nearby attractions include the Red Shoe Pub, Mabou Farmers Market, beautiful West Mabou Beach, Glenora Distillery,…