Deborah, the owner, gave me a personal tour and was very friendly. The bookstore is actually built right at the entrance of an old silver mine shaft with unique architecture. Wonderful to find a traditional bookstore to spend time browsing.Thanks Deborah!

Here is another reason why I must return to Cobalt. This bookstore is a central hub for visitors and the community. Here you'll find books of every genre, both new and old. The best part about the shop are the books about local stories, by local authors. They can be of the area, the province or Canada wide. Many of the books were salvaged from the Highway Bookshop. White Mountain Books support local authors and gives them a place to sell their books. It's the perfect place to dig up some local history. On top of all that, you may be treated to an unprompted tour of the building! Beneath your feet are miles of mine shafts and interesting history. I bought 4 books and I can't wait to return!

A gem of a shop in the heart of historic Cobalt. The proprietor loves her job and it shows. Her enthusiasm for the area's mining heritage is infectious. Did you know that the store is in a former headframe? One that has seen multiple uses over the years, including a grocery store. Then, the owner used the cold air from the mine shaft to keep his meat refrigerated. Clever! White Mountain offers both gently used books as well as a broad selection of works by local authors. By far the best resource for history buffs. Also available are souvenirs, including a series of puzzles produced by the Cobalt Historical Society.