Visit St. Peters Canal, where the Atlantic Ocean joins the sparkling Bras d’Or Lake. Enjoy beautiful water views and outdoor experiences. Stop by Canal Landing to get your feet wet with stand up paddle board and kayak rentals, or try your hand at fishing from the banks of the canal. Boaters can enjoy the unique experience of crossing this striking 800-metre tidal lock canal, the oldest in North America. Keep your eyes peeled for marine wildlife and bald eagles as you meander connecting coastal trails or relax with a picnic at the water’s edge.
Explore this gateway to the village of St. Peter’s, whose history can be traced back to a traditional Mi’kmaq portage route and a fortified 17th-century trading post built by French merchant, Nicolas Denys. Learn about the canal’s remarkable 15-year construction and evolution as a contemporary waterway, opening up Cape Breton Island development from the Atlantic Ocean to the Bras d’Or Lake. You can even charge your hybrid or electric vehicle at one of our free charging stations while you explore this unique part of Canada’s coastal history.
Outdoor exhibits describe the lock’s unique double gates, each with 4 swinging doors that form a diamond shape when closed. The gates, designed to compensate for the tidal differences between the ocean and the lake, are the only ones of their kind in North America.
Regions: Cape Breton’s South Coast, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Discover the tranquil beauty of St. Peters Canal National Historic Site, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bras D’or Lake. Paddle thi...
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Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Dundee & Area
Hill Lake Brook Falls Height: 9 m Distance (one way): 462 m Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Elevation: 50 m Hiking Time: 30-60 minutes Cellphon...
Regions: Cape Breton’s South Coast, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Love chocolate? We hear you! We think you’ll love ours. Using the finest Belgian chocolate base and making creative, small batch chocolat...
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Dundee & Area
The home-style cooking at Dundee will delight your taste buds. From a fabulous breakfast buffet to a melt-in-your-mouth salmon dinner, your ...
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Handmade items using repurposed instrument strings. Juried member of Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. ...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Ben Eoin & East Bay Area
Waterfall Season Select! Grand River Falls Height: 11 m Distance (one way): 1.3 m Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 50 m Hiking Time: 30 minutes C...
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Isle Madame
Unique handcrafted artwork carved from naturally shed moose antlers, collected in the Cape Breton Highlands. ...
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
When the adventurous duo Chris and Jan from A for Adventure received the call to explore Cape Breton Island’s magical Waterfall Season, they packed their gear, laced up their boots and set their sights on some of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking scen
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
Cape Breton Island is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and when winter descends, the island transforms into a wonderland of snow-covered trails, frosted trees, and serene vistas.
Wondering where to stay on your next snowmobile getaway? These 10 drive-up accommodations provide easy access to/from the trail system.
