South Shore Art Galleries & Artisans

The beautiful coast of the South Shore is inspiration for dozens of artists and artisans who live and work in the coastal communities here. You could easily spend most of your Nova Scotia visit hopping from one gallery and shop to another. From Peggy’s Cove to Shelburne and all points in between, the perfect handcrafted souvenir to remember your trip to Nova Scotia is easily found here. Enjoy this selection of galleries and shops waiting to welcome you.

Amos Pewter, Mahone Bay
Stop by to see artisans at work as they transform molten pewter into beautifully handcrafted pieces. From home décor to ornaments to jewellery, visit the shop to pick up a souvenir, chat with an artisan at work or enjoy a tour where you can finish and personalize your own sand dollar.

Laurie Swim Gallery, Lunenburg
From a distance you may think you’re looking at intricately hand-painted works, but get a little closer and you’ll see these spectacular pieces were actually created using fabric. The people and places of the South Shore are inspiration for Laurie’s works and are on display in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg.

Hooked Rug Museum of North America, Queensland
Rug hooking has been culturally significant to, and a favourite pastime and artistic expression of Nova Scotians for generations. Visit the Hooked Rug Museum of North America during a workshop and try your hand at hooking or simply enjoy the creations that are in display.

Maritime Painted Saltbox, Petite Rivière
This colourful gallery exhibits and sells maritime folk art. These whimsical paintings and creations will be a unique souvenir to remember your Nova Scotia visit by. Your friends and family will be talking about whichever colourful and playful piece you bring home and put on display.

This is a very small sampling of the many talented artisans and beautifully curated galleries that are found on the South Shore. Learn more about the many other artisans and galleries along the South Shore.