Cape Breton Sailing Charters
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: St. Peter’s
Live aboard like a cruising sailor in port! Your floating accommodation is the sailing vessel No Rush II – a Niagara 35 equipped for blue...
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St. Peter's Canal National Historic Site
Built on an isthmus, the 800-metre St. Peter’s Canal joins the Atlantic Ocean to the sparkling Bras d’Or Lakes, meandering along Battery Provincial Park, popular for boating, fishing, walking and picnicking.
As the pride of St. Peter’s village, 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 Lakes.
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. Pop by the Canal Landing and rent stand up paddle boards and kayaks to explore the canal from the water!
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MacIsaac Kiltmakers
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St. Peter’s
Rosemary and Mac operate MacIsaac Kiltmakers as a family business and are enjoying tremendous success and growth because of their commitment...
Seal Cove Restaurant
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Louisdale
We work hard every day, to offer you and your family fresh local ingredients prepared with love. Enjoy a large menu with all day breakfast, ...
Darlene’s Paintings by the Sea
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St. Peter’s
Acrylic and Watercolour paintings and other decorative painted items for sale. Visit by appointments only. ...
Louie’s Cosy Corner
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St. Peter’s
Casual Dining at it’s finest! Louie’s Cosy Corner has a diverse menu including fresh seafood, homemade burgers, Chinese food, an...
Dundee Provincial Park
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Dundee
4 km (2.5 mi) west of Dundee Golf Course. Boat launch. Sandy beach. ...
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