Accommodations Nova Scotia
Your Guide To Accommodations In Nova Scotia
St. Peter’s, Nova Scotia
The village of St. Peter's in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia has a
fascinating history dating to 1650 when it was settled by adventurer
Nicolas Denys. Today, the remains of forts which were the first line
of defense and a source of supply for the
Fortress Louisbourg are
waiting to be explored in Battery Provincial Park, were a series of
walking trails takes you through the park and around the village.
The famous St. Peter’s Canal, a National Historic site which joins
the Atlantic Ocean to the sparkling Bras D'Or Lake, winds it's way
through Battery Provincial Park, creating a popular spot for
fishing, picnicking, swimming and site seeing. The Nicolas Denys
Museum, adjacent to the canal, tells the story of this famous
explorer and fur trader. A full service marina on the Bras D'Or Lake
side of the canal can accommodate fishing and pleasure boats of all
kinds.
St. Peter's, the birth place of world famous marine photographer,
Wallace R. MacAskill is a must see. MacAskill's 115 year old home
displays over 100 hand tinted photographs and artifacts dating back
to the early days of photography. MacAskill's famous Bluenose photo
is still reproduced on the Canadian dime.
St. Peter's, a full-service community, bustles with activity all
summer long, with the annual Nicolas Denys Days Festival taking
place the first week of August. As the commercial center of Richmond
County, it offers accommodations, camping, restaurants, coffee
shops, grocery store, gift and craft shops, pharmacies, bank,
instant teller, liquor store, service stations, museums and
recreational facilities.
Whether you're looking for fine dining, local entertainment, a cosy
place to stay or just a place to relax and enjoy the day, St.
Peter's offers it all with a safe small town atmosphere.
So visit us today, relax and enjoy our friendly people and warm
hospitality!
