8 Best Shopping in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts Gift Shop

Filled with Celtic and clan-related items—crafts, books, clothing, and music—this shop has a custom-kilt maker on-site.

Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery

Gorgeous glassware—be it stained, painted, blown, or fused—is sold here. There are also glass-blowing demonstrations. 

Iron Art & Photographs

In addition to the metal sculptures with engaging and elegant forms, this gallery features photographic art and craft items.

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Leather Works by Jolene

Butter-soft purses in beautiful, bright hues, pet collars, wallets, bags, and nifty items for the home are the specialties here, all crafted in the adjoining workshop.

Piper Pewter

Much of the lead-free pewter giftware and jewelry created here and on display in the bright showroom is inspired by Celtic designs.

Sew Inclined

Need a new outfit, or something to top off the one you're wearing? Fashions and theatrical handmade hats in almost every imaginable style and fabric are crafted here by milliner and costume designer Barbara Longva.

Wildfire Pottery

Cool clay creations, many of them in the shape of area animals, are the specialty here.

Woodsmiths Studio

Wooden bowls, boxes, toys, and trinkets are made on-site here.