CAPE BRETON, NOVA SCOTIA
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD SHED.
A place in Cape Breton to build, fix, grow and learn together.
What I’d love to build
When our local makerspace closed, I missed having somewhere to make and fix things alongside my neighbours. I’d love to find a small piece of land in Cape Breton for a shed with a couple of workbenches, raised garden beds and room to gather.
On a Saturday, someone might be fixing a bike while two neighbours build a bench. Out in the garden, someone might be showing a first-time grower how to plant potatoes. There might even be a donkey and a few chickens.
Bring a skill to share, something you’d like to fix, or just a bit of curiosity. Beginners and experienced hands are equally welcome.
Start in your own neighbourhood
If you’d like a place like this where you live, invite a couple of neighbours, pick something to make or repair, and find a spot to get together. A borrowed workbench or a single garden bed is enough to get started.
Help find a place in Cape Breton
If you know of a plot of land or an existing space, or you’d like to lend a hand, I’d love to hear from you. The Shed is still an idea we’re exploring. Fundraising is in preparation.