District of Lunenburg - Nova Scotia - Canada
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Artisans, Galleries and Shops

The natural beauty and pace of life in Lunenburg Region have long inspired imaginative souls and creative hands. A visit to a local studio or gallery offers the unique chance to meet our artists and discover firsthand how they transform inspiration into art. Whether it’s folk art, fine art, hooked rugs, stained glass, or pottery, there are treasures waiting for you.
Advent Art

Advent Art

Location: Lunenburg Region
Advent Art is the art of Paul Kelley, a Nova Scotian artist who has lived on the South Shore for most of his life. His figurative artwork is a celebration of the female form and commanding presence in our world; and Paul’s landscape / seascape art extols the beauty that surrounds us along our Nova Scotian coast. Advent Art is not a “store front” gallery, but interested patrons are welcome to contact Paul directly to make appropriate arrangements. Civic Address: 3434 Highway 331 LaHave NS
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Wishing Stones Studio & Gallery

Wishing Stones Studio & Gallery

Location: Lunenburg Region
Wishing Stones Studio & Gallery is located in the old general store building on Big Tancook Island, NS. Proprietor Hillary Dionne is a full-time island resident and self-taught nature photographer. At Wishing Stones you will find many interesting photos of Tancook Island and vicinity, local art, hooked rugs, as well as a small selection of beach glass treasures such as earrings and pendants. Located approximately one mile from the ferry’s berth, Wishing Stones is a charming and peaceful…
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Square Peg Gallery

Square Peg Gallery

Location: Lunenburg Region
Merydie Fjarlie is a Canadian artist working in the specialized medium of Metal Threads. Provocative and dramatic, her symbolic messages in this unique embroidery form have developed both from her desire to stay grounded in her everyday life and a passion to soar among a myriad of themes and issues that pique her interest and evoke corresponding and introspective responses in her audiences. Merydie applies a confident technical hand to create a remarkable art form from this beautiful ancient…
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The Maritime Painted Saltbox

The Maritime Painted Saltbox

Hidden Gem
Location: Lunenburg Region
A Unique Artists' Studio Featuring Artwork by Tom Alway & Peter Blaisin Petite Riviere, Nova Scotia. Using original artwork, Tom Alway & Peter Blais have introduced into the gallery a new method of creating reproductions of our images-metal prints. Using a process called dye sublimation, they now print their images on aluminum. After more than 20 years, the Painted Saltbox Gallery continues to showcase their work... now almost exclusively acrylic paintings on canvas. Their diverse client…
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Mariner Crafts

Mariner Crafts

Location: Lunenburg Region
Purveyors of fine Maritime crafts since 1986. A lovely artisan shop offering Sagged Bubble Glass, Silver Jewelry, Leatherworks, Pewter & Pottery, and more. Civic Address: 161 Drew Hill Road Petite Riviere NS Facebook
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