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Nicolas Denys Museum The Google rating is 4.7

Cape Breton Island, St. Peter’s

Address:

46 Denys Street
St. Peter’s

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Contact:

902-535-2379

Overview

Overlooking the St. Peter’s Canal. Collection of local historical materials housed in a French-styled building inspired by the trading post established here in 1650 by Nicolas Denys of Tours, France.


Date Details/Hours of Operation

9am–5pm daily.

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    • Accessibility*

      Wheelchair accessible

      *Please contact for specific accessibility access

    • Museum/Historic Site Type

      Museum

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