St. Peter's

Learn More About St. Peter’s

Situated along the shores of the picturesque Bras d’Or Lake and home to the St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site which joins the Atlantic Ocean to the inland sea, Bras d’Or Lake, the Acadian village of St. Peter’s is an ideal location to set sail on a sailing tour.

The community plays host to more than cultural ten events each year, including Seaside LobsterFest, KitchenFest! and Celtic Colours concerts. Visit VisitStPeters.com to learn more.

Don't Miss Activities in St. Peter's

Sail on the Bras d'Or Lake

Book a sailing adventure that will take you through the St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site and out on the Bras d’Or Lake with Richmond Adventure Planning. Tours can include learning sailing basics, swimming, and snorkeling and snacks and refreshments are provided
Hop aboard the Misty Cat, a Nonsuch-class cruising yacht, for a Bras ‘d’Or Lake sailing experience with Cape Breton Sailing Charters. Choose between group, private, sunset tours, and more.

Battery Provincial Park & Jerome Point Lighthouse

The park, located near the St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site, features a small saltwater beach (unsupervised), interpretive display, picnic area with ocean frontage, and 3.4 km of hiking trails
Campground within the park offers 53 open and wooded overnight sites
Jerome Point Lighthouse is located at the entrance of Battery Provincial Park near the St. Peter’s swing bridge on Hwy 4

St. Peter's Canal National Historic Site

Explore the 800-metre long St. Peter’s Canal which joins the Atlantic Ocean to the Bras d’Or Lakes, Nova Scotia’s inland sea. meandering along Battery Provincial Park, popular for boating, fishing, walking and picnicking
Area history can be traced back to when it was a traditional Mi’kmaw portage route and a fortified 17th-century trading post built by French merchant, Nicolas Denys
Today, stop by Canal Landing and rent stand up peddle boards, boats, and kayaks and explore the canal from the water