Cape Breton gardener updated their cover photo.

First signs of life 2018

It’s that time of year where Atlantic salmon may be accidentally captured when fishing for trout. During this time, Atlantic salmon may appear slimmer than they appear in the illustration as they have spent the winter in the rivers without adequate food. Please be aware that our salmon populations in the Bras d’Or Lakes watershed are below the levels considered to be healthy populations. If you catch a salmon, please return it to the water as safely and quickly as possible. When you are unsure whether you have caught a brown trout or a salmon, run your finger along the roof of its mouth and feel for the rows of teeth that run down the roof of the fish’s mouth. One row of teeth– it’s a salmon!

Cape Breton is home to a rich and wondrous array of natural fibre producers and artisans. This fibre trail map aims to help bring the world to the door of the incredible fibre talent on our beautiful island.

Victoria County Creates (VCC), on Baddeck’s main street, promotes the county’s wide range of talented artisans. VCC opened its doors in 2016 with 25 local artisans and four Artists in Residence that first year. Now, over 70 artists are featured in the gallery shop, and numerous Artists in Residence do demonstrations and teach workshops throughout the year. This is a beautiful destination for the island’s best in glass, jewellery, woodwork, textiles, photography, painting, and works in other media. To visit this Fibre Trail destination... 507 Chebucto Street Baddeck, Cape Breton Island 902 295 3424 email: victoriacountycreates@gmail.com web: https://www.victoriacountycreates.ca facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vccreates/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vc.creates/ https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Victoria+County+Creates/@46.1006518,-60.752214,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4b5d622eab402263:0x823ba35ff6849ce6!8m2!3d46.1006518!4d-60.75002