Nova Scotia LYS

I am collecting a list of Nova Scotia Yarn shops and Fibre Farms here, so if you have any additions (or corrections), please leave a comment and I will gladly update the list. I know I’ve probably missed lots — especially those who do not have a web presence!  

Baddeck, Cape Breton, NS	Baadeck Yarns, 16 Chebucto St, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0 ~   Nova Scotia specialty yarns, Cape Breton alpaca, hand-painted fibres and more. They have released a new yarn (2009) commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight in Canada
Canning NS	Lambs Run Farm, R.R. #1 Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada B0P 1H0 ~ Marshall and Marilyn Rand; they raise dorsets, cotswolds and cotswold crosses and a few merinos and crosses as well as white angora goats and angora rabbits all colours; sell fleeces raw, or washed and carded and say they love to have visitors
Dartmouth NS	Tradewind Knitwear Designs-Yarn for Handknitting, 45 Dorothea Drive, Dartmouth, NS B2W 5X4 ~ home of Lucy Neatby
Halifax NS	Ilga Leja, online yarn store; selection (as of May 2009) of Celestial Merino (by Lucy Neatby), Kauni Effekt (Estonian, extra-long colour repeats), Fleece Artist Woolie Silk and Cat’s Pyjamas (by Lucy Neatby) LK Yarns, 5545 Young Street, Halifax, NS (in the Hydrostone Market) ~ advertises itself as the largest yarn store in the area The Loop Craft Cafe,1547 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z4
Hantsport NS	The Woollen Earth, 75 Block Wharf Rd, Summerville, NS; specialty yarn shop and knitwear design studio for Jennifer Appleby; shop by appointment only, or  online.  Call (250) 633-2727 for an appointment; fibers, patterns, and notions; classes also offered Fall 2010.
Judique, Cape Breton, NS	Hillsdale Mohair, RR#2 Box 309 Judique, Nova Scotia BOE 1PO ~ Judy Lincoln, proprietor, knitter, weaver, spinner, dyer
Kennetcook NS	Rocaro Alpacas, 1745 Georgefield Rd RR1, Upper Kennetcook NS B0N2L0 ~ online store; visits by appointment only; alpaca and alpaca blend yarns and rovings; raw alpaca fleeces available seasonally; can select a fleece while it is still on the animal.
Kingston, NS	Angora Hill Farm, Hand-processed mohair, silk and llama; Ben & Sylvie Verville, 134 East Torbrook Rd, RR#6 Kingston NS B0P 1R0
Liverpool NS	Ball ‘N Skein, 177 Main Street, Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0, (902) 354 2243
Lower Sackville	From Ewe to You, 546 Sackville Drive, Suite 850, Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 2S2
Mabou, Cape Breton, NS	Bellemeade Farm,  166 Rankinville Road, Mabou, Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia B0E 1X0 ~ yarns include 100% wool yarn, nylon-enriched sock yarns, mohair and silk blends; solid colours and hand-dyed rainbow skeins available; also sell River John Birch Needles Mabou Ridge Centre For Holistic Living, 891 Southwest Ridge Rd, Mabou, Nova Scotia, B0E 1X0 ~ working farm, custom spinning, luxury fibre processing and sales (Comment: website seems to have expired June 2009)
Mahone Bay NS	Have A Yarn, 583 Main Street, Mahone Bay Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0 ~ Local and international yarns
Middleton, NS	Cinnamon Creek, 65 Commercial St, Middleton, NS B0S 1P0 ~ yarn is a small section of this gift shop; good selection of Briggs & Little wool as well as Paton’s and Bernat yarns; a few other brands as well; needle selection was very limited the day I was in (Aug 11, 2010) but staff indicated that more would be in stock as the cooler weather comes.
New July 18, 2011 New Glasgow, NS	George St Yarn Shoppe in 159 George St, New Glasgow, NS (downtown New Glasgow) ~ Opening date is July 18, 2011; carrying a wide selection of yarns and offering classes beginning in the Fall. (website link to come)
New Minas NS	Knit ‘N’ Stitch, New Minas, NS
River John NS	Fibrepalooza, 1116 Toney River Rd, RR#4, River John, NS B0K 1N0 ~ Family farm producing their own fibre from Romney/Lincoln and Romney/Shetland sheep, Mohair and Cashgora goats, and Angora rabbits; also sell local and fair-trade international yarns Lismore Sheep Farm Wool Shop, River John, NS B0K 1N0 ~   A working sheep farm. Yarns, kits and finished objects. Also home of the River John Needle Company (see below) River John Needle Company, River John, NS B0K 1N0 ~   Home of the famous birch knitting needles: double pointed, straight and swing needles
Sydney, Cape Breton, NS	Moraff’s, 752 Victoria Road ( in Whitney Pier), Sydney NS   B1N1J6If anyone has a website link, I’d be happy to add it.
Tantallon NS	Wood N Wool Gift Shop, Hwy 333 Indian Harbour, Tantallon, B0J 3J0 ~ carry Briggs & Little 100% Pure Wool
Tatamagouche NS	Sunrise Mercantile, 1631 Highway 6, Tatamagouche, NS ~ specialize in luxury yarns –alpaca, organic cotton, and natural animal and plant fibres — and fibre arts equipment — drop spindles, carders, felting supplies, spinning wheels, weaving looms
Sydney, NS	Luckenbooth Yarns, 270 George St, Sydney, NS ~ from the website: “We are a retail and mail order yarn store located at 270 George St, Sydney, NS, next to the former Jasper’s location. Luckenbooth Yarns is owned and operated by Paula MacDonald and David Marsh”. Yarn selections include Briggs & Little, Ocean Floor, Cascade, Berroco, Sadnesgarn, King Cole, and more.
Sadly, closed as of July 3, 2011 Upper Tantallon NS	Basket of Yarn, 75 Hubley Mill Lk Rd Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 1E8 ~Yarns, needles and patterns
Wolfville NS	Gaspereau Valley Fibres, 830 Gaspereau River Road, Wolfville, NS B4P 2N5 ~   A working sheep farm.  My favourite LYS! Brenda has a superb yarn and pattern selection — as well as spinning supplies — and focuses on local and fair trade yarns
Yarmouth NS	Hands on Crafts, 314 Main Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Other Interesting Fiber-y Places

Wile Carding Museum, 242 Victoria Road, Bridgewater, NS ~Built in 1860, this water-powered mill was in operation until 1968 (charges admission)

Barrington Woolen Mill Museum, 2368 Highway 3, Barrington, NS B0W 1E0~ a turbine-driven woolen mill, established in 1882 and in operation until 1962 (charges admission)

Alpaca House Farm, Peter and Anne Woodyer, 4745 Rte. 221, RR #2, Berwick, NS B0P 1E0

Atlantic Seaside Alpacas,121 R.R.1 Rosebay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2X0; The Rumour Mill processes fibre

Sheep’s Clothing, Margaree Forks, {Cape Breton}NS, BOE 2A0 ~ Historical Re-creations of knitted “costume items including hosiery, hats, shawls and the sort; all custom designed and produced by our team of designers and skilled knitters”.

The above information is presented for informational purposes only and is not meant as an endorsement of any one establishment.  Please confirm specific information with the relevant company. Information presented above is garnered from company listings and/or their websites.

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<td width=”80%”><span style=”color: #000000;”><strong><a href=”http://www.baadeckyarns.com/” target=”_blank”>Baadeck Yarns</a></strong>, 16 Chebucto St, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0</span><span style=”color: #000000;”> ~   Nova Scotia specialty yarns, Cape Breton alpaca, hand-painted fibres and more. They have released a new yarn (2009) commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight in Canada</span></td>
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