Cape Breton Sailing Charters
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St. Peter’s
Highlights • Sail on NO RUSH II, a Niagara 35 cruising yacht that is safe, comfortable, and a joy to handle. • Cast off near North Ame...
Note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Parks Canada has suspended access to some facilities at St. Peters Canal National Historic Site until further notice. Boating is still accessible to those travelling through the locks and swing bridge.
Please note that the visitor experience at Parks Canada places will be different than it has been in the past. The health and safety of visitors, employees and all Canadians is of the utmost importance.
Parks Canada is asking visitors to comply with recommendations from Nova Scotia public health authorities by wearing a mask in indoor public spaces, and by respecting recommended social distancing measures at all times.
Parks Canadas network of protected places is large and diverse. Visitor access, services, and even opening dates may vary across Cape Breton Island and Canso depending on local circumstances. Please visit pc.gc.ca/ns and follow Parks Canadas social media channels for information and updates on the status of all Parks Canada places.
Built on an isthmus, the 800-metre St. Peter’s Canal joins the Atlantic Ocean to the sparkling Bras dOr Lakes, meandering along Battery Provincial Park, popular for boating, fishing, walking and picnicking.
As the pride of St. Peters village, whose history can be traced back to a traditional Mikmaq 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!
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St. Peter’s
Highlights • Sail on NO RUSH II, a Niagara 35 cruising yacht that is safe, comfortable, and a joy to handle. • Cast off near North Ame...
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...
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St. Peter’s
Open every day from May 1st to December 24th. Visit the shoppe and get into the Christmas spirit any time of the year! Bus tours welcome. ...
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Arichat
The Arichat Seafood Market offers a unique spin on your regular shopping experience. Not only can you come in to buy local fresh and frozen ...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: River Denys
Overlooking the Bras D’Or Lake, Eileanan Brèagha (pronouced AY-len-an BREE-ah) is Cape Breton’s first and only estate winery. Scottish ...
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...
Calling all Skiing enthusiasts! We just picked up our winter passes and are ready to strap on the skis and hit the slopes at these 5 fun places.
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Grab a pair of snowshoes and trek on over to one of these beautiful destinations. Whether you want a guided tour or plan on self-guiding we have you covered.
Not ready to welcome the winter just yet? Destination Cape Breton has you covered. Why not check out a local accommodation with a hot tub or a jacuzzi?
Looking for a ski getaway this winter? Check out these packages to get the best bang for your buck!
Enjoy snowmobiling across the Cabot Trail or near the Bras d'Or Lake. Meet up with old friends or meet new ones along the Great Trail. Pull up next to restaurants with delicious homemade food and sleep in accommodations you hand select.
Hannah Krebs works as a ban-chleasaiche | Gaelic Cultural Animator at Baile na Gàidheal | Highland Village Museum. Gaelic language, music, and square dances are some of her favourite things about Cape Breton.