Wednesday, July 11 2014

Coming to Richmond County Check Out the Events for July 11, 2014. Come Stay a While-Your Heart Will Never Leave.

Events for Richmond County for July 11th, 2014

Visitor Services- The St. Peter’s Visitor Information Centre located at 10259 Grenville Street, St. Peter’s across from the Natural Resource Office. Contact number 535-2185. Maps and information on Cape Breton Island and the mainland of Nova Scotia. Travel Guides available on N.S., N.B., PEI and Newfoundland.

Out door Experiences:

Kayak rentals and lessons are available at Kayak Cape Breton located at 5385 West Bay Hwy Roberta. Call 902-535-3060. 

Twilight Stables located in Soldiers Cove- offering summer kids camps, riding lessons, trail rides, pony rides and birthday parties contact 1-902-631-0882.

The Old Dunrobin Farm located in Soldiers Cove is offering a summer full of fun for kids and adults alike. A family run farm focusing on good family fun. Specializing in Rocky Mountain horses a rare Gaited breed. Come out and enjoy a trail ride or a pony ride. The staff is World Host certified offering its guest quality service. For more information on hours and prices call 227-5467. - Soldiers Cove is offering a summer full of fun for kids and adults alike. A family run farm focusing on good family fun. Specializing in Rocky Mountain horses a rare Gaited breed. Come out and enjoy a trail ride or a pony ride. The staff is World Host certified offering its guest quality service. For more information on hours and events call 227-5467.

10:00am to 12:45pm- 12th Annual Summer Surf Program- Come out for a summer of enjoyment -join the Surf Clubs -Kid's Club, Wednesday to Sunday from 11:15am to 12:45pm for ages 6-12 years must be accompanied by a guardian, fee $75.00 includes lessons and equipment. Junior Surf Club ages 13-19 years, Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 11:15am, fee $$75.00. Includes lessons and equipment, takes place at the Point Michaud Beach in Point Michaud. 

Shopping Experiences:

MacIsaac Kiltmakers renowned all over the world for their kilt making located on Grenville Street, St. Peter’s. Contact number 902-535-4000. Customed Made Sales and Rentals available.

9am to 5pm - Lynn’s Flowers and Gift on Grenville Street, St. Peter’s where you will find a wide variety of beautiful gift items.

9:00am - 5pm - Mac's Celtic Gift Shop at 10042 Grenville Street, St. Peter's, B0E- 3B0- Open 7 days a week. 

9:00am – 5:00pm - Denys Trading Post - Locally Made Treasures- at the Nicolas Denys Museum at 46 Denys Street, St. Peter's. 

9:00am – 5:00pm - Glad Tidings the Christmas Shoppe 9711 Grenville St. Hwy. #4 St. Peter's B0E-3B0 - open Bus Tours Welcome! 

9:00am – 5:00pm - It's Only Natural General Nutrition Health Food Store at 10042 Grenville Street, St. Peter's. B0E-3B0.

9:00am – 6:00pm  - Bras d'Or Outdoor- /Don't let the summer slip away stop in at the shop and check out the great selection of outdoor sports equipment from docks to fishing and hunting needs. Open 6 days a week, Monday thru Saturday, for your convenience. Located at 10042 Grenville Street, St. Peter's.

12:00pm – 8:00pm - Forget-Me-Not Gift Shop, 4155 West Bay Hwy, open daily 12 noon to 8 PM. Closed on Monday. - 4155 West Bay Hwy.

Treats and Treasures Gift Shop and Café/Bakery located at the MacDonald Country Inn in St. Peter’s. Hours 11:30am to 5pm. Delicious German cakes and baked goods and beautiful gift items.

Museums in Richmond County:

11:00am – 6pm - St. Peter's Wild Life Museum open for the season. Hours: Monday thru Thursday 11am to 6pm and Friday and Saturday open 12pm to 6pm, Sunday closed. Admission Adults $2.00 and Children $1.00 Located on Toulouse Street, St. Peter's. - Toulouse Street, St. Peter's.

9am – 5pm - Nicolas Denys Museum on Denys Street in St. Peter’s.  Admission by donation only. Learn about Saint Pierre the French Settlement of 1650 and the history of our National Historic Site the St. Peter’s Canal which is the Oldest Working Tidal Lock in North America.

9:30am to 5:30pm - The Wallace MacAskill House Museum – Learn about Wallace R. MacAskill the world famous Marine Photographer whose picture of the Blue Nose is on our Dime. See old cameras and Photographs. The Museum is also a Heritage House so you would see what our homes were like at the turn of the Century. Admission is by donation only.

Entertainment in Richmond County:

6:00pm – 8:00pm - Music at the Bras d'Or Lakes Inn at 10095 Grenville Street, St. Peter's with Allie Mombourquette- fiddle music.

8:00pm — 11:00pm : Open Mic Night - Seal Cove Restaurant & Lounge, Louisdale. We will have several drink and food specials. Come and join us in Louisdale for a great evening.

9:00 - 11pm : Wing Night - Every Friday - MacBouch Restaurant and Lounge.

8:00pm : Card Play - Little Anse Social Action Centre: Every Friday night.  $7.00 admission ($5.00 + $2.00 for the cookie jar). For more information contact Velma Samson (226-2985).

Codstock:  Location: LeNoir Landing, Arichat.Time: 8:00 pm - 2:00 am (Happy Hour from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm). Admission:  Advance tickets - $13.00      At the Door - $15.00. Age: 19+. Enjoy music along the waters of the Atlantic Ocean at Codstock.  This years outdoor concert and dance will feature opening act Touch of Grey and headliner Shaydid. Tickets are available at the DIMA office - (902) 226-1918

8pm-10pm - Kitchen Rackets Jam Session at the Lions St. Peter's Marina - Free admission