Salmon River (Cape Breton)

CanadaNova ScotiaCape Breton
Submitter & Author Information
Route submitted by: 
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Additional Route Information
Distance: 
16 km
Duration: 
1 days
Loop Trip: 
No
Portage Information
No. of portages: 
0
Total Portage Distance: 
0 m
Longest Portage: 
0 m
Difficulty Ratings
River Travel: 
Novice
Lake Travel: 
Not applicable
Portaging: 
Not applicable
Remoteness: 
Novice
Background Trip Info
Water Levels: 
Route Description
Technical Guide: 

Start at silver mine on Salmon River Road
Northwest on Salmon River for 16 km
Take out at Wildlife Park adjacent to Mira River

Maps Required
Topo Maps (1:50,000): 
11 F/16 Mira River
Other
Special Comments: 

The trip could be extended by paddling into the Mira River

Comments

Post date: Wed, 03/26/2008 - 11:10

Comments: 

there are some great paddling at Long Island and Seal Island for the more experienced. I have been canoeing the channels here for 20 years. Seen many beautiful little coves and islands....took many pictures.
You must watch the winds...make plans around them.

Post date: Sat, 01/01/2000 - 07:00

Comments: 

The above description is incorrect.
The distance from Silvermine to the Wildlife park is nearly 26 kms!
It takes 5 to 6 hours to
go from Silvermine to the road bridge at Grand Mira North Rd. (there is a canoe rental) and additional 2 hours to go
to the Park. With high winds on the Mira even longer. This trip is not possible at low water levels what means nearly certain July and August.