We stopped here just before the pavement started to fall under construction, another inviting store…read moreon the Cabot trail, which is just as fun to explore for nature as it is for crafts. This was a store with a diverse set of items, from the cheaper tourist stuff up to the nicer crafts. There was an emphasis on Scottish heritage items, with a lot of knit blankets and scarves, and I got one of the scarves, which will have some use next winter! Very lovely service and a fun store to browse, they gave us good information about how to navigate the trail ahead and to be sure to take the White Point road which has much better views. Very much worth a stop on your way through the trail!

A lovely shop and salesperson. Lots of locally made pottery, jewelry and cozy items. I bought two…read moreanklets for my late teen daughters. They are really pretty with sea glass charms. Unfortunately, the first time my daughters wore them, 1 out of the three charms fell off (different designs but same problem). Another charm fell off and we found it. In addition, one of the anklets had an extension on the chain to allow you to size it for your ankle--that fell off. If it had happened to one of the anklets, I would have assumed human error--but it was both. I emailed the store through their web site twice but have not heard a response. I can be reached at rosericcimullen@gmail.com

This was one of the better craft stores along the Cabot trail up north, very friendly and welcoming…read moreand a great variety of crafts! We were struck by the pottery, particularly the glazed whale bowls and serving platters, got one of the latter. There was more than we had time to explore, a nice 2 level space that is quiet and well-organized, very nice service and a pleasant stop during a beautiful drive, much less chintzy than the other shops along the way and with a log-cabin feel. Very worth stopping for a visit!

This place is fantastic! The coffee and pastries are delicious, the setting is absolutely adorable…read moreand the owners are super nice. I'm from Washington DC and I wish I had a café so delightful near me. A special feature is the muskrats in the nearby pond.

Wow. A funky, colorful cafe with nice seating areas. The art gallery next door has fun wood…read morecarvings that match the overal ambience. Can get good espresso coffee, baked goods, and lunch type items. The owners were very friendly.

Flora's is an artisan crafts & gift store located in the village of Cheticamp Nova Scotia. They've…read moregot an ice cream shop adjacent to the gift store. Cheticamp is known for the Acadian rug hooking which is hooked on burlap and worked using a frame. It's very meticulous work all done by hand. Many of the hooked art work depicts Acadian life and life in Nova Scotia.

Cute ice cream and gift shop set against the glorious rolling mountains of Cheticamp…read more We enjoyed ice cream here and the views. They had homemade fudge too that looks awesome. Ice cream and fudge make a meal, right? :)

After driving a portion of the Cabot Trail we stopped into Salty Rose's and The Periwinkle Cafe for…read morelunch before turning back to Sydney. What a delight. Located in an old home, it is quaint and clean. We ordered a Turkey Sandwich and due to the size, we decided to split the sandwich which was a good decision. We grabbed our sandwich and waters and headed outside to sit at one of the picnic tables as it was a gorgeous and sunny day. The sandwich was delicious. Fresh and flavorful and the bread was soft. The staff was nice, and the location was excellent. They have a parking lot off to the side with plenty of parking. We highly recommend a stop here along the Cabot Trail.

Staff was incredibly friendly and service was fast! Tons of different food and drink options! The…read moredried meat sandwich was delicious. Nice outdoor seating options!

Wonderful craft store with wide variety of hats and clothing hand made by Barbara, the owner…read more She'll find the right hat for you!

Very expensive but well worth the price. She is very talented and it is amazing to see her work. I…read morehighly recommend stoping for a visit to look at the amazing craftsmanship.

Although the cafe is closed to the general public the owner, Ton opened the cafe for breakfast for…read morethe guests who stayed in his cabins. First of all, this is such a peaceful place. You hear the waves, the birds chirping, and very close to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. We ate at the cafe twice, and my absolute favourite was the pannekoek with bacons and homemade ginger jam. Omg, I am drooling thinking about it. Pannekoek is a Dutch pancake, and I never thought I would love pancakes this much. Ton is such a great host and you will not regret staying here and experience eating his pannekoeks!

A wonderful little cafe with a gift shop. Nice and cozy ambiance with great food and good service…read more The place is nicely decorated. We were seated at the table under the nice big moose head :-) The menu has quite a good number of choices for pannekoek (Duch crepe). We had pannekoek with fresh fruit and another one with banana, coconut and chocolate. Both were superb. Nicely prepared and presented. The little gift shop has nicely selected souvenirs. Definitely recommend this place for a good meal while visiting Cabot Trail.

Probably the most fitting shop on the trail…read more They mostly sell different glasses and rings and things with family names on them, but also have a large phenomenal offering of handmade ties and scarves. Worth a stop on your way. Location: 4* Convenience: 3* Service: 4* Product/quality: 4* Aesthetics: 3*