Wreck Cove General Store

The Wreck Cove General Store was opened in 1976, and is still owned and operated by its founder. We are located on the Cabot Trail at Wreck Cove, on beautiful Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.

Our store is open year-round; we close only on Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Easter!

We offer grocery basics, little necessities for the camper and traveller, fuel, fresh coffee, and local information. We also stock a large selection of books and music from local authors and artists published by Cape Breton Books and Music, beautiful postcards and art cards from local artists, and special pieces of art, crafts, and collectibles. Our seasonal offerings include hunting permits and fishing licenses, ice cream, even espresso coffee. In summer, we feature our famous lobster sandwich.

For those unexpected travel emergencies, we offer a pay phone and a popular little washroom (prepare to get in line!).

Our store has become the centre of our community. Especially in the colder winter months, our coffee table is a gathering place for locals to chat and sip cappuccinos (a winter special offering), or share stories with visiting groups of snowmobile enthusiasts in for fuel and a warmup. No matter what time of year you visit us, you can be sure to find something you like, or someone to meet.