Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Hi folks!!! Here I am back on Tourism Spotlight, at long
last, with some fun events for you to consider for the month of November and
December. Not wanting to rush you, but there are just a little over 7 weeks
until Christmas. Let the bells ring out and the carolers sing!!!!
It may be November but this is the month when we start
thinking about Christmas and making our holiday plans and looking to find those
special gifts for those on your Christmas list. Check out the events scheduled
in Richmond, so many Christmas Markets, these are my favorite places to find
that hand made gift for those special folks on your gift list.
Saturday, November 2
10am - 4pm: - Take in the Annual Christmas Craft and
Gift Fair. Sponsored by the St. Peter's and District Ladies Fire
Auxiliary. The event will take place at the St. Peter's Lions Hall. There will
be 40 Tables of awesome handcrafted, homemade items. The Fire Auxiliary will
also be having a bakes table, all baked goods or monetary donations are
welcome.
9pm – 1am: – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47 – Dance in
Grand Anse featuring music by Full Circle. Admission is $15,00.
Sunday, November 3
8am - 11am: - Come to the Royal Canadian Legion in Arichat
for their Community Breakfast. Eat in or take out available. Veteran's Eat for
Free.
12pm - 4pm: - Take in second day of the Annual
Christmas Craft and Gift Fair. Sponsored by the St. Peter's and District
Ladies Fire Auxiliary. The event will take place at the St. Peter's Lions
Hall. There will be 40 Tables of awesome handcrafted, homemade items.. The Fire
Auxiliary will also be having a bakes table, all baked goods or monetary
donations are welcome.
2pm: - Come to the St. John's Centre of the Arts in Artichat
for the presentation: Rising Sea Levels and the Landscape of Isle Madame., with
Donald Forbes. Donation at the door. Contact: 902-227-8303 for more
information. Open to people with interest from all areas.
Saturday, November 9
9pm – 1am: – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47 – Dance
in Grand Anse featuring music by Blue Moose. Admission is $15,00.
Saturday, November 16
1pm - 4pm: - If you love art, make sure to take in the Art
Show and Sale at the St. John's Centre of the Arts in Arichat. Donation at the
door. For more information contact: 902-227-8303.
9pm – 1am: – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47 – Dance
in Grand Anse featuring music by Straight Shooter. Admission is $15,00.
Sunday, November 17
2pm: - The L'Ardoise Legion Branch 110 will be holding a Toy
& Merchandise Bingo.
Saturday, November 23
10am - 2pm: - Come to the Angel Fund Holiday Market. There
will be Festive Music, Vendors, tickets on a basket, Lunch, Bake sale and
Silent Auction. To Book your vendor table Fee of $20.00 per table for the Angel
Fund Holiday Market in D'Escousse. Email PAYITFORWARD.ANGELFUND@GMAIL.COM
10am -2pm: – The Saturday Artisans Market will take place at
the United Church Hall in St. Peter’s. Lots of great items to view.
Festival of Trees will take place at the St. Peter’s Lions
Hall in St. Peter’s. Get in the holiday spirit and join in the festivities.
2pm: - Come to A Christmas Tour at the St. John's Centre for
the Arts in Arichat, with James Hill and Anne Janelle, at For more
information contact 902-227-8303.
9pm – 1am: – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47 – Dance
in Grand Anse featuring music by East of 60. Admission is $15,00.
Sunday, November 24
8am – 11am: - Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast at the
Lions Community Centre, 3128 Whiteside Road. There is no breakfast in December.
Festival of Trees will take place at the St. Peter’s Lions
Hall in St. Peter’s. Get in the holiday spirit and join in the festivities.
2pm - 4pm: - Come to The Christmas Concert at Our Lady of
Assumption Church in Arichat. Entertainment will include Tommy and Shelly
Samson, Becky Bourinot, Eastbound, Jean Kehoe, Adam Cooke, Buffy Mankoe,
Delores Boudreau, Gerry Samson/Leon LeBlanc & More. Admission is by
donation.
Saturday, November 30
10am - 12pm: - Arts and Crafts for Kids, ages 8 to 13 years
of age featuring friendship bracelets. Fee $25.00, e-transfer:
friendsofstjohnsarichat@gmail.com. Contact 902-227-8303 for more information.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm: - Need something to get you in the
holiday spirit, then come to the Christmas Vendor/Artisan Market at the St.
Peter’s Lions Hall in St. Peter’s. The perfect spot to pick up some great
Christmas gifts and beat the rush of holiday shopping.
9pm – 1am: – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47 – Dance in
Grand Anse featuring music by Webb . Admission is $15,00.
December – Tis the Season to be Merry – Come join us in
Richmond County and Celebrate the Holidays.
December
The countdown is on just 24 days left to Christmas. If you
are looking for some great gift ideas for those on your Christmas list, check
out the amazing giftshops and restaurants in Richmond. Where you can find that
special gift or treat your love one to a gift certificate to their special
restaurant will be appreciated by those special folks on your list.
Sunday, December 1
8am – 11am: – Come to the Royal Canadian Legion in Arichat
for their Community Breakfast. Eat in or take out available. Veteran’s Eat for
Free.
1pm – 3:30pm: – Take in the Seasonal Serenade at the St.
John’s Centre for the Arts in Arichat. Donation at the Door. Contact:
902-227-3803.
Saturday, December 7
10am -2pm: – The Saturday Artisans Market will take place at
the United Church Hall in St. Peter’s. Lots of great items to view.
Mark December 7 on your calendar for the L’Ardoise Christmas
Parade. There will be lots of other activities scheduled as well, so please
stay tuned for more information on these festivities.
Saturday, 10 September 2022
The St. Peter's Pirate Days Festival will take place from September 15 to September 18, 2022 in St. Peter's, Richmond County, N.S. Check out the Full Schedule of Events!!!!
The St. Peter's Pirate Days - September 15 to September 18
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
VOCA Pirate Poker Walk Registration : 5:30 pm – 6 pm
Many village stores and homes are decorated on their pirate finest ready for this weekend! Grab a card for your efforts – and maybe some booty if you play your cards right.
Location: St. Peter's Lions Hall
Cost: $5/hand
Pirate Days Trivia Night: 8pm
A night to bring your mates out for interrogation on various landlubber and pirate related matters.
Location: St. Peter’s Lions Club Hall
Cost: Team of 4/$40
Must register ahead by calling 902-535-2500
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Opening Ceremony: 6:00- 8:00pm
Pirates from near and far gather to start off the weekend. Special Musical Performances by Matty MacNeil and More! Ye don’t want to miss out.
Location: St. Peter’s Marina
Cost: Free
Pre-Teen/Teen Trivia: 6:30pm
Calling all pre-teen/teen scallywags to come do some thinking n’ see who wins the booty
Location: St. Peter’s Lions Club Hall
Pre-Register your team @ 902-535-2500
Cost: $20 per team of 4 mates
Teen Hypnotist Show: 9:00pm
Who will he make walk the plank? Teens are invited to this interactive show that is sure to keep them on their toes!
Age’s 15 & up
Location: St. Peter’s Lions Hall
Cost: $5.00
Pirates Wing Night: 9 pm - MIDNIGHT
Join your fellow pirates sitting back and enjoying your favourite grog, and tasty wings. You'll be transported back to days of old as the room is full of fellow pirates. Eddie Cummings will be preforming
Location: MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge
Cost: $5
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
Pickpocket Paradise: 9 am - 5 pm
Check out the Pirate Day Specials at the various shopkeepers around the village. You won't need to pilfer this weekend.
Coastal Trail Historic Walk: 9 am
Join the St. Peter’s Community Club for a stroll on the coastal trail along the Atlantic Ocean. Learn how the Bay was so important to the Mi’kmaq people, pirates and explorers of old. You’ll also walk the beach looking for beach glass, unique driftwood and sea smoothed rocks for souvenirs.
Location: Start at the St. Peter’s Fire Hall, Toulouse Street
Cost: Free
Pillaging for the Food Bank 9 am – 12 pm
There will be mischief going on, nonetheless, Richmond Warriors will be packing food rations for our local foodbank if you have shillings to share
Location: Foodland
Young Scallywag Activities
10 am – 2 PM
Children can enjoy activities under the watchful eye of their parents.
Expect to find Pirates, Mermaids, and giant inflatables ashore.
Location: Lion's Club Marina, if rain St. Peter’s Lions Hall
Cost: Free. Donations Welcome
Pirate Grill: 11 am - 1 pm
Specializing in BBQ’ d hot Dogs
Location: Lion’s Club Marina
Cost: Free for Children under 12
Artisan Thieves Market: 11 am - 2 pm
Artisans and crafters journeyed from all around. Join us in finding unique
treasures ashore.
Location: Outside Lions Club Hall in Tent
Pirate Pet Parade: 1:30 pm
Bring your pirate-costumed furry friend and brighten up a senior pirates' day. Prizes available to be won
Location: St. Peter’s Richmond Villa
Cost: Free
Sprog Sprint
Cardboard Boat Race 2 pm – 4 pm
For those under 16 our expert boat builders will provide you and your team with materials and instructions to enter.
Bring your own lifejacket.
Location: St Peter’s Battery Park
Register: ahoy@stpeterspiratedays.ca or call 902-631-2746
Cost: Free/Prizes
Scallywag Sea Skirmish
Cardboard Boat Race: 4 pm
Only the brave or foolish would take on such challenges to cheat Davy Jones’ Locker! Build your boat ahead of time.
Location: St Peter’s Battery Park
Register: ahoy@stpeterspiratedays.ca or call 902-631-2746
Cost: Free/Prizes
Landlubbers Happy Hour: 2 pm – 6 pm
If you feel becalmed, then head over to the tavern and check out the entertainment by Back Around.
Location: MacBouch Restaurant
Pirate Patio Party: 6 pm - 9 pm
Head over for some grub; a wee dram of your favourite thirst quencher and layback to be entertained by Brett Pierce. Keep a keen eye open through - the pirate fleet is heard to ply these waters and there will be a 'Lights on the Lake' Ships Parade. There may even be some pirates ashore!
Location: Jiggs
Cost: You have the purse.
Lights on the Lake Ships Parade
At Dusk
The pirate fleet and their motley crews will weigh anchor from the Lion's Marina and sail out towards Corbett’s Cove seeking fame and fortune. Take a stroll at the Marina before they set sail to see how the boats and their crews have been transformed.
Location: Best viewed anywhere from the lake end of St. Peter's Historic Canal through to Corbett's Cove.
Cost: Free
Cash prizes of $250, $150, $100 in both sail and power categories.
Register: ahoy@stpeterspiratedays.ca
**Please note: Parade will be cancelled if there is heavy rain and/or high winds
Party Like a Pirate: 9 pm – 1 am
There's a whole lot of fun set out for a whole lot of landlubbers and pirates to enjoy this evening of live music and dancing at three venues! All are encouraged to dig deep into their clothes chest and put on their finest pirate garb to fete this night away.
Location(s): Bras d’Or Lakes Inn, MacBouch and the Lions Hall.
Free shuttle service. Ensure you are checking shuttle schedule for departure times.
Cost: $30.00 in advance at
B&E and Steff’s Celtic Gift Shop e-transfer available to ahoy@stpeterspiratedays.ca or online at
www.stpeters-pirate-association.square.site/home
$35 at the door
Limited number of tickets available
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
Hangover Breakfast
The best Cure for a Fun filled night of Pirating!!
Location: Louie’s Cosy Corner
Pirate Parade: 12:30 pm
Pirates will be gathering from Land and Sea. Please join in with costume, float or decorated land yacht or line the parade route as our motley crew!
Line up at 11:45 am
Route: Starting at the Canal Landing site, up Toulouse Street, left on to Grenville Street, right on to Pepperell. then Right on Lions Ave. Pass Richmond Villa to St. Peter’s Lions Hall
Register via email at allison.martell1971@gmail.com
Cost: Free, Cash prizes to be awarded!
Closing Ceremony (following parade)
The judges have scouted the
swaggy about town and are ready to name the top business, boat prizes (sail & power) and Pirate Off Road Nation Best Parade Entry.
Location: St. Peter’s Lions Marina
Children’s Magic Show: 1:30
Once closing ceremonies are over children invited to stay for a magical experience!
Location: St. Peter’s Lions Hall
Cost: free
Things to Watch for
Location: St. Peter’s Lions Marina, Throughout the Village
PIRATES!
Henna Tattoos
Mermaids
Face Painting
Concessions
Tarot Reader (14 & up)
Local Buskers
Meet Our Mascots
Our 2 new Pirate Days Mascots will be revealed during opening ceremonies along with the winning names!
All you land lubbers can enjoy the beautiful setting of the Marina as you dine on site at one of our 4 confirmed food trucks. 4 different style foods to satisfy everyone’s appetite.
Wednesday, 31 August 2022
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