At Iron Art & Photogrpahy, you will find whimsical and decorative forged metal work for the home and garden by Gordon and a selection of gift cards, as well as various-sized, framed and unframed photographs, by Carol. Many are sensitive and moody landscapes of Cape Breton. Carol is also well-known for her photographs of Cape Breton musicians, winning two East Coast Music Awards and a Juno Award nomination for her work in this field. Carol’s photos were used on the covers of four Celtic Colours CD compilations.

Both artists enjoy lively conversation and music and have been involved in the music scene of the island for years. They are proud to be part of Celtic Colours honouring the beauty of their home: Cape Breton.

Opened daily during the festival 10am to 5pm. Call 902 929 2821.

This local St. Peter’s florist has been in business for thirty years with a lovely selection of fresh flowers and creative gift ideas to suit any style or budget. They are pleased to assist you with any local or worldwide deliveries and welcome corporate accounts. Lynn's Flowers offers daily floral delivery to local funeral homes and hospitals.

When you're planning a wedding, looking for a unique hostess gift, a token of appreciation, or just a surprise to brighten someone's day, let Lynn’s Flowers customize and deliver one of their many fun, decorative and luxury gifts! Lynn’s creates dazzling presentations that are sure to please for any gift-giving occasion.

Gift baskets of gourmet snacks and fresh fruits are always in style and are appropriate for almost any occasion, any time of year! Need a gift for a "hard-to-please" person on your list? Lynn’s can take your special requests and design a custom basket filled with gift items, and food and snack favourites ~ personalized especially for your friend or loved one.

Rollie’s Wharf is located in North Sydney, right next to the Marine Atlantic ferry terminal. No need to get bored waiting for the Newfoundland ferry, stop by Rollie’s for a cold beverage. Rollie's has been the home of the longest running open traditional music session in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. It takes place every Thursday night starting at 8pm. Stop in and enjoy traditional Cape Breton fiddling at its best. Rollie's is also famous for its Friday 16oz sirloin steak dinner 2 for 1 special and scenic view of Sydney Harbour. Sit down, have a bite to eat and watch the boats cruise by.

Nest is a nature themed gift shop with jewellery, gifts, and home décor, from the beach to the forest. The shop features locally and regionally handcrafted items, fiddle music and DVDs, and books by local authors as well as a large selection of unique jewellery, folk art, fine art, woodwork, candles, bath products, sheepskin slippers, wind chimes, hand carved duck decoys, hand knits, gourmet foods, baskets, pewter, and much more, in all price ranges. Nest is located in Mabou at 11352 Route 19, the Ceilidh Trail. Come in for complimentary hot tea and oatcakes during Celtic Colours.

Co-op Artisanale Restaurant & Museum is a craft co-op situated on the famous Cabot Trail, just a short walk from the magnificent Cheticamp Church. In the store you will find a wide selection of hooked rugs, small coasters, wall hangings and many more articles suitable for gifts and souvenirs.

This small, unique museum illustrates the art of carding, spinning, hooking and weaving. Guides will be pleased to give demonstrations. The museum also has a collection of artifacts from the early Acadien period.

The restaurant provides a scenic view and a truly unique dining experience. Their succulent Acadien dishes should not be missed by travelers stopping in Cheticamp and mouth-watering deserts will make a return visit a must.

Open since 1996, this family operated business specializes in souvenirs, apparel and camera supplies. They also sell Cape Breton books and crafts and offer tourists information on local attractions. Located at the halfway point of the Cabot Trail in Pleasant Bay, it is a perfect rest place with ample parking, and their ice cream parlour makes the Cardinal Points Gift Shop a popular stop for travelers. Open daily from 8am until 8pm.

A number of the Cape Breton Fudge Company’s most popular fudges are The Tastes of Cape Breton fudges, which include local island ingredients in flavours such as Glen Breton Whisky (made with Glen Breton Whisky from Glenora Distillery), Cortland Apple Pie (made with real apple and Cortland apple butter from Galloping Cows in Port Hood), Highland Gold Maple (made with Highland Gold Maple Syrup from Boisdale), and Strawberry Chocolate Dream (made with real strawberries and strawberry sauce from Galloping Cows in Port Hood). In addition to favourite flavours Celtic Mint, Rocky Cabot Trail and Highland Chocolate, the Cape Breton Fudge Company also offers a few different sucrose-free fudges plus lots of other fudge-based treats including the popular Celtic Crawlers and Cape Breton Coal treats. There is also salt water taffy on hand in a variety of flavours.

The store includes an assortment of the Tastes of Cape Breton: jams, pepper jellies and sauces from Galloping Cows; teas and oatcakes from Rita’s Tea Room; organic honey from Crown Jewel, maple syrups from Highland Gold; plus hard to find favourites like Thorton’s toffee, sauces, dips, spreads and seasonings from Wildly Delicious, Kosher shortbread/cookies from Elsa’s, and treats from Heavenly Sweets.

The Cape Breton Fudge Company crate is a delicious alternative to the traditional gift basket. It can be filled with anything from the store and shipped anywhere in the world...

Opened in 1991, the Farmer's Daughter is a family business that has grown from a small bakery and produce stand to Cape Breton's Most Unique Country Market. Through its doors you will now find a coffee cafe, deli style restaurant, two-storey Gift Barn and Christmas Shop, children's playground, Garden Patio and much, much more.

The home-made ice cream and fudge, and the made-from-scratch bakery, are favourites for those with a sweet tooth. Great Grandma's Recipes preserves and jams are always a sell out, so don't miss picking some up when you shop the gourmet food section. The Gift Barn is a great surprise carrying many items from quilts, home decor, pictures and a year round Christmas Loft. You will also discover locally made crafts, music and books. And if you are lucky enough, you just might catch some live music and taste testing during special events.

Easy to find on the Trans Canada Highway, Route 105, in the scenic village of Whycocomagh you can stop by from 7:30am to 8pm. When you do, you too will discover why so many people say, "I love this place!"

In 1982, Rita MacNeil purchased a renovated one-room school house which was built in 1939. She lived there for a few years and was able to enjoy the beautiful scenery for which her hometown is famous. During years of performing, Rita invited many people to drop by for tea - a well known Cape Breton tradition. Many took her up on her offer, so the idea to open a Tea Room came about.

In June 1986, Rita's Tea Room and Gift Shop officially opened. Because of all the wonderful people who took the time to drop by, say hello, and have a cup of tea, the Tea Room has enjoyed pleasant success. Open seasonally, it offers warm hospitality, home-baked goodies (including very popular oat cakes), a full lunch menu (including delicious Cape Breton Seafood Chowder), and of course, a good cup of tea!

The Tea Room features a unique Gift Shop with a number of gift items, featuring The Tastes of Cape Breton, clothing, souvenirs, and of course, Rita's music, DVDs, etc. A new feature for 2010 is Rita's Victorian Cupboard where you will find personal treasures from Rita's Victorian collection available for purchase. Opened 7 days a week, 10am-5pm.

Glad Tidings Christmas Shoppe opened in 1992 with one room of Christmas gifts. It has since expanded to three rooms and carries a wide selection of ornaments along with a very large selection of gift items. Some lines include Willow Tree, Jim Shore, Seagull Pewter and Possible Dreams Santas. There is also a large selection of wreaths, garlands and swags to decorate your home for the holiday season.

The holiday atmosphere is felt throughout the shop. With many items displayed on antique furniture, decorating ideas abound. Open 7 days a week (Monday Tuesday Wednesday Saturay - 9am to 5pm; Thursday Friday Sunday - 9am to 7pm).

Located along the beautiful Ceilidh Trail in the small community of Judique, The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre is easily found at 5471 Highway 19.

The new centre opened its doors in the summer of 2006, and has entertained thousands of visitors. The Centre is a unique establishment that has been custom built to share Cape Breton’s culture with visitors. Listen, learn, experience and enjoy ceilidhs, music demonstrations, interactive exhibits, musical archives, a gift shop and the finest of live music.

Stop by and visit the Ceilidh Kitchen restaurant, enjoy some of Cape Breton’s favorite dishes, and sit back and enjoy the music. Whether its part of your heritage or something brand new to you, this is the place to explore, experience and enjoy! For more information visit www.celticmusiccentre.com or phone 902-787-2708.

While in the Ingonish area you won’t want to miss one of Cape Breton’s most charming gift shops. The Ingonish Gift Company offers an exclusive selection of genuine handcrafted products from this locale including jewellery, knitting and quilts. With over twenty consignees, they showcase homespun craftsmanship the likes of which has existed in this area for generations.

As you walk through the door you will be pleasantly greeted by Mary Lynn or Dawn who both lend their hands to supply crafts for the gift shop. Either of these ladies will be happy to have a chat and provide a wealth of information on local activities. While you explore, you will also find a wide selection of souvenirs, Celtic and nautical items, wedding and baby gifts, and general giftware. The handmade soaps are a delight for the nose and the assortment of blueberry products will tickle your taste buds. Before you leave, don’t forget to treat your sweet tooth with some old fashioned candy or home made fudge.

The shop is located at 35840 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia. Their hours of operation are Mon-Thurs from 9:00pm-7:00pm and Fri-Sun from 8:00am – 8:00pm.

A favourite stop for locals, the Herring Choker is a warm and friendly cafe, deli and bakery offering a variety of specialty items and natural foods. Everything is made from natural ingredients with no preservatives. Sit under an umbrella on the deck overlooking the Bras d'Or and watch the eagles soar and dive.

Stop by the cafe for a bowl of hot soup, a wrap, sandwich or Panini, or a cup of cappuccino or espresso. The bakery offers fresh homemade breads, rolls, bagels, mouth-watering cookies and squares. A variety of imported cheeses and top of the line deli meats as well as smoked salmon, mackerel and trout are also available. If you are interested in local history and culture, there is a variety of books about Cape Breton and the region as well as music by some of the island’s most recognized musicians and hidden treasures.

Open daily from 8am - 6pm (Summer Hours), the Herring Choker Deli is located eleven miles West of Baddeck on the Trans Canada Highway.

Whether you are interested in a unique gift or a Cape Breton Tartan, hospitality is the house special at The Bear Paw. Located along the Ceilidh Trail in Inverness, Cape Breton, a visit to The Bear Paw is always worth the trip.

Looking for traditional music, beautiful artwork or a warm Gaelic welcome? The Bear Paw offers a variety of products: locally produced larch-wood cutting boards, jams, jellies and wares; tartan throws, woven in-house and made to order; Alpaca luxury insoles made in New Brunswick; and local photography postcards by Claire Pothier as well as jewellery, pottery, stained glass, matted prints by various local artists, and much more.

The Bear Paw also carries imported gifts such as china and crystal and a variety of books, CDs and photography, mostly local.

So drop by this truly unique shop and visit Alice as she weaves tartan throws on the loom set up at the Bear Paw. If time permits you can even get a free Gaelic lesson. The Bear Paw is located at 15788 Main Street, Inverness, NS.

The pub known around the world! Located in Port Hawkesbury, on Granville Street, this waterside pub features great Maritime entertainment, good food and that friendly Cape Breton hospitality.

There is something to do any night of the week. Catch a Saturday matinee from 4-7pm or maybe some karaoke (10pm-12am) and wings (4-9pm) on Thursday. Wii (video game) and billiard tournaments take place every Friday from 7-10pm with live music to follow. Sundays are open mic night so bring your instrument.

Shindigs has been broadcasting live Maritime entertainment, from the pub, for over a year. People are logging on all over the globe from France to China and all over North America. Join us, who knows you may see somebody you know.

We love it live!