Lakeside Restaurant, at Inverary Resort
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
A location like no other! Enjoy delicious Nova Scotia seafood, local beer and wine on the shores of the Bras d’Or Lakes. Listen to the...
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 Lake, meandering along Battery Park, popular for boating, fishing, and picnicking.
As the pride of St. Peter’s village, whose history can be traced back to a traditional Mi’kmaw portage route and a fortified 17th century trading post built by French merchant, Nicholas 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 paddleboards and kayaks to explore the canal from the water!
In 2020 we will be celebrating the 150th Anniversary of St Peter’s Canal, and Parks Canada is planning to celebrate all season long in partnership with the communities of St. Peter’s and Potlotek, creating memorable experiences for visitors and community members to mark this anniversary.
Nearby Things To Do
Nicolas Denys Museum
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
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...
Hearthstone Inn
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Stay at the Hearthstone Inn Port Hawkesbury, located minutes from the Canso Causeway, before you kick off your Cape Breton adventure. ...
Eskasoni Cultural Journeys
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Eskasoni
P’jilasi. ‘Welcome’ in our native tongue. The 2.4km hiking trail will take you along the Bras d’Or Lake and its beautiful sc...
Ceilidh Coastal Trail (part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Troy
Length: 22 km (13.75 mi) – Canso Canal to Chisholm’s Brook, Long Point (linear) Cell Service: Yes Dogs Permitted: On Leash Trail S...
Ben Eoin Provincial Park
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Ben Eoin
Ben Eoin Provincial Park is a small secluded park on an old farm against hardwood-covered hills in the Bras d’Or Lake region on Cape Bre...
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