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Bear River Arts

Explore galleries and diverse artists' workshops along the Artists' Studio Trail. Enjoy fine art, pottery, jewelry, mixed media, and more, all within a 10-minute drive. Bear River is a haven for artists and art lovers!

Galleries & Shops

A Silken Tree

1913 Clementsvale Rd, Bear River

Sissiboo Coffee Roaster & Gallery

1890 Clementsvale Road, Bear River.

Blue Mind Gallery

1888 Clementsvale Road, Bear River

The Flight of Fancy

1869 Clementsvale Road, Bear River

Riverside Pottery & Gallery

66 River Road, Smiths Cove.

Two Crows Gallery

57 Benson Ave, Bear River

Artists' Studio Trail

There are many artist studios in picturesque Bear River and they are easy to find. Signage throughout the area directs you to studios where you can browse and buy art directly from the artists. Information about the artist trail can be found at the artist directory kiosk (in the parking lot next to Bear River Grocery) or pick up a brochure at visitor information centers throughout the province. All studios are within a 10 minute drive from the downtown center of the village.

Artists on the Artists' Studio Trail

106 Chute Road, Bear River, NS, Canada

Brian Muszkie

Fine Art

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Open Thurs - Sun 1-6pm

967 Riverview Road, Bear River, NS, Canada

Flora Doehler

Paintings

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Open by chance or appointment.

1913 Clementsvale Road, Bear River, NS, Canada

Ken Flett

Mixed media

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Studio at Oakdene, Open Tues - Sat 9 am - 4 pm

1869 Clementsvale Road, Bear River, NS, Canada

Rob Buckland-Nicks

Paintings on stone

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"The Flight of Fancy" Gallery, open Mon - Sat 10 am - pm, Sun 11 am - 5 pm

52 Pleasant Street, Bear River, NS, Canada

Thornwood House

Tattoos and prints

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Open Sundays 11 - 3 or by appointment

1913 Clementsvale Road, Bear River, NS, Canada

Eva McCauley

Painter and printmaker

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Studio at Oakdene, open by chance or appointment

6684 Sissiboo Road, Bear River, NS, Canada

Jay Stone

Turned timbers

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Open most days, 10 am - 5 pm

967 Riverview Road, Bear River, NS, Canada

Larry Knox

Jewelry

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Open by chance or appointment.

66 River Road, Bear River, NS, Canada

Susanna Steinitz

Pottery - Riverside Pottery

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"Riverside Pottery" Open 10 am - 5 pm or by appointment.

57 Benson Ave, Bear River, NS, Canada

Two Crows Gallery

Paintings and prints

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Open most days 11 -5 or by appointment

More Bear River Artists

Bear River Bodger

Windsor chairs

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Crystal Pyne

Painter

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Gary Fraser

Photography

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Karen Phillips Curran

Paintings

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Tim Wilson

Filmmaker

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Cheryl Stone

Pulp humour

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Dusty's Wooden Flowers

Wooden Flowers

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Hayley Ryerson

Fiddle playing

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Laurel Strachan

Jewelry

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The Oakdene
Community Centre

1913 Clementsvale Road, Bear River

The Oakdene Community Centre holds a special place in the village’s history and present-day culture. Originally built as a schoolhouse in the early 20th century, it has since been repurposed as an important hub for the artistic community. Today, the Oakdene Community Centre is home to numerous artist studios, where local artisans and craftspeople create and showcase their work.

Also housed in the Oakdene Centre is the Bear River Heritage Museum.

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