Begin your Cape Breton Island experience by visiting the Port Hawkesbury Market in Port Hawkesbury just 6 minutes from the Canso Causeway. After crossing the Canso Causeway from the mainland, turn right and drive along Highway 104 to the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Bear Head Conference Room and Concourse, 606 Reeves Street.
The Port Hawkesbury Market is a monthly market with over 30 vendors selling local handcrafted items and fresh produce. Here is a small selection of what our vendors will be selling:
jewelry,
felted, knitted, and crocheted items
wooden bowls, charcuterie and cutting boards
leather purses
unique nature dioramas
driftwood birdhouses,
wildlife photographs in rustic frames,
fresh flowers and plants
artisan soaps
food items such as spring rolls, honey, coffee, breads, baked goods, and more.
Visit our food vendors for hot food items or items to take home. We also have independent consultants such as Epicure and Scentsy at the market. For a list of our vendors and products, please check our Port Hawkesbury Market Facebook page.
The Port Hawkesbury Market will be held from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on the following Sundays;
March 24
April 14
May 5
June 30
July 14
Aug 18,
Sept 8, 22
Oct 13
Nov 24
Dec 8, 15
Buses are welcome. There are two EV charging stations and an ATM.
Make a visit to the Port Hawkesbury Market part of your Cape Breton Island experience.
