Tyler and his store manager, Daniel greet passengers and locals with smiles and positive energy. When you walk into Cape Breton Beard Factory at the Port of Sydney, there is no mistaking where you are. From the product names and scents to the Cape Breton tartan woven throughout the brand, everything reflects the culture, landscapes and traditions of the island Tyler calls home. Tyler has been building Cape Breton Beard Factory for 10 years, creating handmade, all-natural bear

Duane has saved more than 2,500 lobster traps from the landfill and turned them into art. Photography by Elizabeth Kaiser Confiant When you visit the shops at the Big Fiddle, you may notice picture frames that look like they have already lived a life before reaching the shelf. Weathered by salt water, hard work and years on the ocean, the wood once formed part of a working lobster trap. To date, Duane Evans, has reclaimed the wood from more than 2,500 lobster traps, transform

Liam has made a new coastal life in Cape Breton and is thriving. Photography by Elizabeth Kaiser Confiant Long before Liam Ashleigh began selling T-shirts on the Sydney waterfront, he was scaling fish in his family’s market in England. Fishmongering was the family business. It taught Liam how to work with his hands, understand a product and serve the person standing on the other side of the counter. At the time, he had no way of knowing that those lessons would eventually fol

Uniqueness is the best seller for beverly. Photography by Elizabeth Kaiser Confiant Some shops are defined by what they sell. Apple on the Wharf is defined by what you might discover next. Step inside Beverly and Allister MacGillivray’s shop at the Big Fiddle and you will find jewellery, vintage sterling, glass, china, pottery, Royal Doultons and more. Look a little further and you may come across sterling flatware, vintage woollens, silk scarves, leather bags, antique coins,

Brycen Boland Art - Brycen is unapologetically colourful If you’ve wandered through the orange building along Sydney’s waterfront, chances are you’ve spotted Brycen Boland. Between his signature bright colours, vibrant and fun glasses and welcoming smile, he’s hard to miss. Step inside his shop and you’ll discover something incredible: walls filled with original artwork and shelves lined with handcrafted creations, each one made by Brycen himself. For Brycen, creating art