The Big Fiddle Market
céad mile fáilte
(100,000 Welcomes)
Cape Breton Island...
voted as the #1 island travel destination by Travel & Leisure magazine;
features the worlds largest fiddle, fabricated by local Cape Breton artisans from steel,and stands approximately 60 feet tall.
The Big Fiddle is an iconic welcoming monument honoring our diverse "Celtic" roots and our rich musical heritage.
Our Big Fiddle Market, located inside the Joan Harriss Cruise Ship Pavilion, on the dock in downtown Sydney, features 40+ Artisans, Crafters and Vendors from Cape Breton Island and beyond...
Open exclusively on every cruise ship day, our Big Fiddle Market is an easy walk from your cruise ship directly to the "large glass door entrances" adjacent to the dockside shops.
Come meet our dedicated community of Artisans, Crafters and Vendors...
- Hand Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Embroidery, and Fabric Art
- Tartan Novelties and Keepsakes
- Alpaca Wool Clothing and Accessories
- Chocolate, Handmade featuring "Maritime Themed" Chocolate Designs
- Canadian Maple Syrup
- Cape Breton Photographs
- Wood Crafts
- Handmade Soaps and Accessories
- All Natural and Therapeutic Skin Care Products
- Hall of Names-- Search your Surname History
Unique Handcrafted Jewellery using...
- Ancient Petrified Wood
- Gem Stones
- Kiln Fired Glass
- Magnetic Therapeutic Stones
- Handcrafted Sterling Silver
- Re-purposed Heirloom Cutlery
- Crystals by Swarovski, Tartan Designs
- Beach Glass
Tartans were originally worn by Celtic clans. Today, they also represent each province in Canada, with the colors
depicting its uniqueness.
Cape Breton Tartan
The Cape Breton Tartan colour scheme was derived from a 1907 poem by Lillian Crewe Walsh.
Grey for our Cape Breton Steel
Black for our Cape Breton Coal
Gold for the sunsets shining bright on the lakes of Bras d'Or
Green for our lofty mountains, valleys, and fields
Grey for our Cape Breton Steel
Black for our Cape Breton Coal
Gold for the sunsets shining bright on the lakes of Bras d'Or
Green for our lofty mountains, valleys, and fields
Nova Scotia Tartan
The Nova Scotia Tartan, over 60 years old, was the first Provincial Tartan in Canada,
Green for the Forest
Red for the Royal Lion on the Shield Of Arms
Gold for the Province's historic Royal Charter
Blue and White for the Sea
Green for the Forest
Red for the Royal Lion on the Shield Of Arms
Gold for the Province's historic Royal Charter
Blue and White for the Sea
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