October 9–17, 2026
2234 Strathlorne Scotsville Rd, Scotsville, Nova Scotia, Canada 
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
At the Scotsville School of Crafts, spinning is a craft that is alive and well. Watch a spinner at work, learn about how wool becomes yarn, and if you wish to try your hands at it you are most welcome. No fee, donations accepted....MORE
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
Weaving is acknowledged as one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The art of hand weaving is alive in Cape Breton. Each year new students come to learn this ancient craft. Come and try. your hand at throwing a shuttle. No fee,...MORE
PARTICIPATORY EVENT
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
A handmade quilt is on the frame, and this is your chance to try your stitching, learn how it is done, or just put a few stitches in for us. Free to attend, donations accepted. No registration required, just drop in.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
Learn to knit lace with Pat LeBlanc, a skilled, patient teacher who was taught this tradition by her mother. Today, Pat enjoys knitting socks, mittens and sweaters while sharing her craft by teaching others. Bring your own supplies or purchase needles and wool at...MORE
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
A unique showcase of local arts and crafts for your viewing pleasure and available for purchase. Everyone welcome. No registration required, just drop in!
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
Weaving is acknowledged as one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The art of hand weaving is alive in Cape Breton. Each year new students come to learn this ancient craft. Come and try. your hand at throwing a shuttle. No fee,...MORE
PARTICIPATORY EVENT
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
A handmade quilt is on the frame, and this is your chance to try your stitching, learn how it is done, or just put a few stitches in for us. Free to attend, donations accepted. No registration required, just drop in.
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
A unique showcase of local arts and crafts for your viewing pleasure and available for purchase. Everyone welcome. No registration required, just drop in!
GAELIC CONTENT
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
PARTICIPATORY EVENT
Bernadette Campbell, one of the best Oatcake makers around Lake Ainslie will demonstrate the art of making Cape Breton Oatcakes, a staple around these parts! While observing the process and taking in the lovely aromas, Alice Freeman will entertain with Gaelic songs while you await...MORE
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
At the Scotsville School of Crafts, spinning is yet another ancient craft which is alive and well. Join us there to watch a spinner at work and if you'd like to try hour hand at it you are very welcome. No fee, donations accepted. ...MORE
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
OUTDOOR EVENT
Join Gaelic culture enthusiasts Geoffrey and Rebecca-Lynne MacDonald-May for a leisurely stroll along the South West Margaree, a Canadian Heritage River. This area, called Am Braighe by settlers, was once home to many bards, chief among them the amazingly talented Malcolm Gillis whose songs...MORE
COMMUNITY MEAL
Enjoy a lunch of hearty homemade soup, made with locally grown ingredients including fresh tea biscuits, baked apple crumble with ice cream for dessert, tea or coffee. No reservations, just drop in, admission at the door, first come first served. Tip- come early to spend...MORE
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
Weaving is acknowledged as one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The art of hand weaving is alive in Cape Breton. Each year new students come to learn this ancient craft. Come and try. your hand at throwing a shuttle. No fee,...MORE
PARTICIPATORY EVENT
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
A handmade quilt is on the frame, and this is your chance to try your stitching, learn how it is done, or just put a few stitches in for us. Free to attend, donations accepted. No registration required, just drop in.
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
A unique showcase of local arts and crafts for your viewing pleasure and available for purchase. Everyone welcome. No registration required, just drop in!
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
Weaving is acknowledged as one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The art of hand weaving is alive in Cape Breton. Each year new students come to learn this ancient craft. Come and try. your hand at throwing a shuttle. No fee,...MORE
PARTICIPATORY EVENT
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
A handmade quilt is on the frame, and this is your chance to try your stitching, learn how it is done, or just put a few stitches in for us. Free to attend, donations accepted. No registration required, just drop in.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
Learn to knit lace with Pat LeBlanc, a skilled, patient teacher who was taught this tradition by her mother. Today, Pat enjoys knitting socks, mittens and sweaters while sharing her craft by teaching others. Bring your own supplies or purchase needles and wool at...MORE
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
A unique showcase of local arts and crafts for your viewing pleasure and available for purchase. Everyone welcome. No registration required, just drop in!
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
Skilled artisan and rug hooker, Judy Lincoln, will talk about the history of this time-honoured craft while demonstrating and teaching techniques to those participating. No reservations required, join in at 1:00 pm.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
At the Scotsville School of Crafts, spinning is yet another ancient craft which is alive and well. Join us there to watch a spinner at work and if you'd like to try hour hand at it you are very welcome. No fee, donations accepted. ...MORE
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
Weaving is acknowledged as one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The art of hand weaving is alive in Cape Breton. Each year new students come to learn this ancient craft. Come and try. your hand at throwing a shuttle. No fee,...MORE
PARTICIPATORY EVENT
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
A handmade quilt is on the frame, and this is your chance to try your stitching, learn how it is done, or just put a few stitches in for us. Free to attend, donations accepted. No registration required, just drop in.
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
A unique showcase of local arts and crafts for your viewing pleasure and available for purchase. Everyone welcome. No registration required, just drop in!
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
At the Scotsville School of Crafts, spinning is yet another ancient craft which is alive and well. Join us there to watch a spinner at work and if you'd like to try hour hand at it you are very welcome. No fee, donations accepted. ...MORE
PARTICIPATORY EVENT
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
A handmade quilt is on the frame, and this is your chance to try your stitching, learn how it is done, or just put a few stitches in for us. Free to attend, donations accepted. No registration required, just drop in.
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
A unique showcase of local arts and crafts for your viewing pleasure and available for purchase. Everyone welcome. No registration required, just drop in!
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
Weaving is acknowledged as one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The art of hand weaving is alive in Cape Breton. Each year new students come to learn this ancient craft. Come and try. your hand at throwing a shuttle. No fee,...MORE
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
VISUAL ART/HERITAGE CRAFT
At the Scotsville School of Crafts, spinning is yet another ancient craft which is alive and well. Join us there to watch a spinner at work and if you'd like to try hour hand at it you are very welcome. No fee, donations accepted. ...MORE