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What is BIDA North Sydney?
Business Improvement and Development Association North Sydney (BIDA North Sydney) is a Business Improvement District (BID) dedicated to continuing and growing North Sydney as a commercial and cultural hub in Cape Breton Regional Municipality by organizing community events, communicating and coordinating with the municipality, promoting beautification programs and fostering trade and commerce for local businesses.
Our Storefronts
Exploring among our wide variety of shops offers the chance of discovering handcrafted treasures unique to the area or the tools you need in a pinch. What you need, you’ll find it in Downtown North Sydney.
Bare Envy
5 Court Street, North Sydney, NS, Canada
Tues - Sat: 11am - 5pm
Sun - Mon: Closed
Immerse yourself in a world of luxurious bath and skincare products carefully handcrafted to not only smell delicious but also feel heavenly on your skin. We offer a wide range of products to discover your skin's soulmate all while being all natural, vegan, gluten & cruelty-free...
Granny’s Country Cottage
33 Archibald Avenue, North Sydney, NS, Canada
Thurs - Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat: 10am - 4pm
Sun - Weds: Closed
Granny's Country Cottage is an Associate Member of BIDA
Established in 1999 and situated in one of North Sydney’s most historic homes at the corner of Archibald and Pierce Streets. Granny’s is a first stop for home decor, DIY products, gifts and irresistible ladies fashions...
La Quaintrelle
258 Commercial St, North Sydney, NS, Canada
Mon - Weds + Fri: 10am - 5pm
Thurs: 10am - 7pm
Sat: 10am -4pm
Sun: Closed
La Quaintrelle is an independent boutique and emporium with a focus on goods that are Canadian, hand, and thoughtfully made. We carry the works of more than 200 North American makers and brands...
Escape Outdoors
299 Commercial Street, North Sydney, NS, Canada
Mon - Wed + Fri: 10am - 5pm
Thurs: 10am - 5pm
Sat: 11am - 4pm
Sun: Closed
Cape Breton's premier outdoor retailer, dedicated to helping you embrace the wonders of the great outdoors. Our carefully curated selection of top-notch apparel, footwear and gear ensures your comfort, safety, and style while you immerse yourself in the nature or prepare yourself for your next travel adventure.
MacRae Home Hardware
9 Blowers Street, North Sydney, NS, Canada
Mon - Sat: 8am = 5pm
Sun: Closed
MacRae Home Hardware is a locally owned family business in operation since 1991. We are within minutes walking distance of the Newfoundland Ferry Terminal. We offer a complete line of hardware, paint and plumbing accessories plus Home Décor and Giftware, something for everyone...
