St. Peter's Canal National Historic Site
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Built on an isthmus, the 800-metre St. Peter’s Canal joins the Atlantic Ocean to the sparkling Bras d’Or Lakes, meandering along Bat...
Guiding Lights of Isle Madame
Nova Scotia is home to the largest number of lighthouses in Canada, but none are more historic or picturesque than those of Isle Madame. This guided driving and walking tour shines a light on our history and geography. Ramble along coastal trails to lighthouses past and present; hear stories of the lightkeepers, shipwrecks, and John Paul Jones’ visit to Arichat.
Tours are operated in support of the Isle Madame Lighthouse Preservation Society.
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The Barra Strait Marina
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Grand Narrows
Cape Breton Island boasts some of the best boating in the world. It is located in Grand Narrows at the Barra Strait Bridge. The Barra Strait...
Irish Cove Provincial Park
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Irish Cove
Irish Cove is a small roadside picnic park on a hill overlooking Bras d’Or Lake on Cape Breton Island (Route 4, 32 km / 20 mi northeas...
Bras d'Or Lakes Inn
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St. Peter’s
The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn is a Canada Select 4.5 star Inn, offering twenty comfortable rooms for accommodation with an onsite restaurant...
Nicolas Denys Museum
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St. Peter’s
Overlooking the St. Peter’s Canal. Collection of local historical materials housed in a French-styled building inspired by the trading pos...
Miller’s Tap & Grill
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Introducing the NEW Miller’s Tap & Grill and Church Street Patio, conveniently situated off Church Street… just behind Maritime ...
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