Nova Scotia blacksmiths will be showing off their tools and techniques at an event in Lower Ship Harbour on Saturday. Blacksmiths from across the Maritimes will hold a traditional hammer-in event where techniques will be shared. Event organizer Sarah Wechsler told CBC Radio's Information Morning Nova Scotia there will be five forges set up. Women blacksmithsAccording to Wechsler, there is a long tradition of women involved in the trade. She said there are at least nine women blacksmiths in Nova Scotia alone.

Source: CBC News November 25, 2023 13:10 UTC