The Canal Landing offers Rentals and Tours for Summer 2019

The Canal Landing is new this summer to Richmond County on the beautiful island of Cape Breton. In conjunction with the 150 Anniversary Celebrations for the National Historic Site, the St. Peter's Canal.
Looking for something different while travelling around the island, check out these events scheduled to take place at the Canal in St. Peter's.  

The Canal Landing in St. Peter’s- Hours 9am to 8pm.

 

Stop in at the St. Peter’s Visitor Centre at 10259 Grenville Street, St. Peter’s (Sydney side of St. Peter’s Canal Bridge across from the Natural Resource Office, to get more information and a schedule of events for this event and all other events taking place throughout the summer.

10am – 1pm: - Sweet Grass Excursion – Cost $40.00 per person. Tours run Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

If you are interested in hiking, history and learning about nature, please join us on our Sweet Grass Excursion. We will begin with a moderate hike through the trails, will visit historic landmarks and will learn how the Mi'kmaw people harvest Sweet Grass. TO BOOK, PLEASE CONTACT US.

10am – 1pm: - Traditional Medicine Demonstration Cost $40.00 per person. Tours run Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Mi'kmaw people have used traditional medicine for thousands of years.  We will show you a variety of different plants and what they are useful for.  You may even have some growing in your backyard. TO BOOK NOW, PLEASE CONTACT US.

By appointment -Kayak Tours

We have a varying array of kayaks. Here at our site, we are unique in that you may access the ocean, or the lake. We are equipped with the right kind of equipment to ensure that we can accommodate the journey you choose. TO BOOK, PLEASE CONTACT US. 

Call 902-631-5850 to book your tours.

 

The Canal Landing will be offering Rentals for Kayaks, Peddle boats, Eclipse Board and Bikes during the summer. Below you will find the price list for the rentals.

Kayak Rental: Last Rental for the day is at 6pm.

Hour - $20

1/2 Day - $40

Full Day - $80

Double Kayak Rental:

Hour - $25

1/2 Day - $50

Full Day - $100

Pedal Boat Rental:

Hour - $20

1/2 Day - $40

Full Day - $80

Pedal Board Rental:

Hour - $20

1/2 Day - $40

Full Day - $80

Bike Rental:

Hour - $15

1/2 Day - $25

Full Day - $40

 

 

KitchenFest to Coinside With Lobsterfest For a Double Dose of Fun!!!

Yes folks, St. Peter's is in for a double dose of Fun and celebrating this year as KitchenFest and Lobsterfest dates coincide, which can only mean "you have to be here". Double the food, double the entertainment and double the fun, make sure to plan your vacation around these dates. KitchenFest will run from June 30 to July 7 and Lobsterfest runs from July 2 to July 7. Can't get much better than this folks, check out some of the photos of some of the entertainers and events which will be taking place above.
For a full list of scheduled events, stop in at the St. Peter's Visitor Information Centre at 10259 Grenville St., across from the Natural Resource Building. If you are approaching the Village of St. Peter's continue across the St. Peter's Canal Bridge to our Visitor Centre on the Lake or if you are coming in from the east along #4 we will be found on your right.
We have all kinds of great events planned for the summer,  so stop in and get the list of festivals, entertainment and community meals and outdoor activities. We also have a full variety of your travel needs such as maps, and Provincial and Regional N.S. guides as well as guides for New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
We look forward to welcoming you to Richmond County on the Southern Coast of Cape Breton

The Seaside Lobsterfest Is Almost Here, Come Check Out The FUN!!!

 

The count down is on for this years Seaside Lobsterfest, only 13 days until the start of the festivities. But event before we start the celebrating, the organizers of Lobsterfest are asking all residents and businesses to assist them with Paint the Town Red in conjunction with this year’s festival. Join in the fun, get the kids to help, let your imagination go wild and let’s show visitors coming to our area that there is something big happening right here in the historic village of St. Peter’s.
In the spirit of the festival and to highlight our beautiful seaside village, organizers are asking that residents and businesses decorate their homes and store fronts using Red as their color, with a preference highlighting a nautical theme. To ensure your property is included in the judging, please post your civic address in the comment section of the Lobsterfest Facebook page and feel free to post pictures of your completed project.
Prizes will be awarded to the best-decorated in each division at the Marina, during our Grand Opening, on July 3rd, at the Marina. Displays should be up by June 28th, at the latest, and they are asking that you leave your decorations up throughout the summer to help promote our village until the next festival.
Check out some of the events happening during Lobsterfest, listed below. A full list of events which run from July 2 to July 7, can be found on the Lobsterfest program on line or pick one up at the St. Peter’s Visitor Information Centre, at 10259 Grenville St, St. Peter's.
After the decorating is all done, come out and take in some of the fun filled events. If you enjoy Lobster, you are in for a treat One of the event to mark on your list is the Lobster Crawl starting on June 2 at 6pm, check out the Lobsterfest schedule on Facebook for dates, times and locations. Enjoy signature cocktails and lobster dishes at each of the participating venues:  Bras D'Or Lakes Inn, Louie's Cosy Corner, Jiggs, MacBouch Restaurant and Lounge.  Let your voice be heard,vote on Facebook for best cocktail and lobster dish.  Winners will be announced on Sunday at 3 pm at the canal.

On July 3 as part of Lobsterfest make sure to take in the opening celebrations, come see what the organizers have in store, and take in the Mixed Media Paint Night, hosted by Seaside LobsterFest and Kiss Me Arts - A Cape Breton Gallery. Come and join the Kiss Me Arts gang for a mixed media paint night from 6 to 9 pm.  The cost for this colourful event is $28.75, which includes hst and all materials are provided.  Please pre-register at the gallery at 14 Toulouse Street, or email kissmeartscbg@gmail.com or buy an advance ticket through eventbrite.

On Saturday, July 6, from 12pm to 4pm, come and drop by the St. Peter's Canal to see the car show.  Free admission.  All entries welcome.  Trophies for "Best Paint Job", "Oldest Car", "Furthest Travel to Attend", "People's Choice". To register arrive by 11:30.

Dine in style on Sunday, July 7, at the Seaside LobsterFest Dinner on the Canal, from 5pm to 7pm. Come celebrate LobsterFest and the 150th anniversary of the St. Peters Canal. Fine dining on the banks of the St Peter’ Canal, a National Historic Site, what could be more enjoyable.  Enjoy a Full course lobster dinner, including your appetizer of Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit. Honey Butter (See Bee Honey, Grand Greve) Fresh Nova Scotia Mussels, sauteed in Jost Chardonnay (Malagawash). Shallots and Garlic.
Entree:1 1/4 lb lobster from Little Harbour, Melted Butter, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, and Coleslaw.
Dessert: Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake, Homemade Cheesecake with Pictou Strawberries, Rhubarb from our back yard, & Scottish Shortbread Crust
Entertainment: by Leona Burkey. Cash bar available. Advance tickets required.  $50.00. Available online.
This is a festival you will definitely want to attend, there is lobster dinner, lobster boat tours, music and laughter and much, much, more, all rolled into one amazing festival, so come to St. Peter's and join in the fun.