Salt Mountain Trail
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
Length: 9.5 km (5.9 mi) return Hiking Time: 3+hr Type of Trail: natural surface Uses (no snow): walking Uses (snow): snowshoeing Facilities:...
Overview
A rural general store with a long history and old-fashioned charm, BVG carries a little bit of everything, with a focus on locally made products.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Nearby Things To Do
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Locals Know Blogs
If you're searching for a beautiful hiking destination on Cape Breton Island, look no further than the trails of Cape Mabou. Located on the Island’s west coast, Mabou is a charming rural community known for its Gaelic culture, coastal views and unfor
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Canada's Musical Coast, nestled along the western shores of Cape Breton Island, offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the country.
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Winter
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Culinary
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fortress of Louisbourg
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Living Culture
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Louisbourg and area
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Music & the Arts
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Winter
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Culinary
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
When the adventurous duo Chris and Jan from A for Adventure received the call to explore Cape Breton Island’s magical Waterfall Season, they packed their gear, laced up their boots and set their sights on some of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking scen
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fall
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
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