If You Are Interested In History, Richmond County, Cape Breton Is the Place to Be. Come Check Out Our Amazing Museums.!!!

LeNoir Forge Museum in Arichat.

                                            The Wallace MacAskill House Museum in St. Peter's

 Interested in the Rich History of Richmond County, we are so fortunate to have amazing Museums where you can find out about the people who opened up this area for our settlers, the friends ships they made and the hardships they had to overcome, which all made this county what it is today.

One must see location is at the Nicolas Denys Museum in St. Peter's, they are opened 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm. They cover the days of Nicolas Denys settlement of 1650, the history of the St. Peter's Canal which was completed in 1869, and the history of Port Toulouse of 1713 right up to our current time period.

Another amazing must see spot is the LeNoir Forge Museum operated by the Isle Madame Historical Society in Arichat. An excellent spot to not only find out about our Acadien History but also to do some Genealogy Research. LeNoir Forge is open as follows: Tuesday June 28 to Saturday, August 27, open 10am-5pm.

Closed Sunday and Monday, and from Tuesday August 30 to Friday, October 14, the museum will be open from 1pm to 5pm and closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. They also have restricted hours on the following dates:

-July 1 - Giftshop, Bookstore open all day and the Museum will be open from 2-5 only.

-July 2 - Giftshop, Bookstore will be open all day and the Museum will be closed all day.

-July 9 - Giftshop, Bookstore will be open all day and the Museum will be open from 10-2 only.

Another must see stop while in St. Peter's is the Wallace MacAskill House Museum, the home of the renown Marine Photographer Wallace MacAskill. It is his photo of the Bluenose that is on our dime. The Museum is also a Heritage House so come check out the style of our homes from that Wallace's youth. Always interesting, besides viewing his beautiful paintings and seeing some of the cameras he would have used. The museum will be open daily with summer staff starting July 1. Come to Richmond County, where our history is important to us and hopefully you will agree. We look forward to your visit.

The Nicolas Denys Museum in St. Peter's

Looking for Fun Filled Activities for the KidsTo Do This Summer, Check Out This Great Summer Day Camps Being Held in Richmond County.

 

Starting on Wednesday, July 6

Kids Outdoor Day Camps (5 – 10 years)

Great to have the kids getting fresh air and having fun this summer. The perfect way to do this is to sign up for the Kids Outdoor Camps in Richmond. The kids will learn and explore nature in a fun, educational way. The staff will let hands on experiences instill values of respect for the environment and each other, as kids play with bugs, be creative, connect with nature, get messy and have fun doing all the things they love to do! Activities and programs are designed around 3 themes: Outdoor Crafting, Beach Exploration, and Connecting with Nature. These camps will be run by municipal summer staff.

The Crafting Camp: Will take place at Battery Provincial Park, St. Peter’s on Wednesday, July 6 (rain date-Thursday, July 7), from 9am to 12pm, Fee is $10.00. And at the Lennox Passage Provincial Park at Lennox Passage on Tuesday, July 26 (rain date – Wednesday, July 27) from 9am to 12pm. The Fee is $10.00.

The Nature Camp will take place at Battery Provincial Park, St. Peter’s on Thursday, July 14 (rain date – Friday, July 15) from 9am – 12pm. Fee is $10.00. And at the Lennox Passage Provincial Park at Lennox Passage on Tuesday, August 2 (rain date: Wednesday, August 3) from 9am – 12pm. Fee is $10.00.

The Beach Camp – will be held at Battery Provincial Park, in St. Peter’s on Monday, July 18 (rain date – Tuesday, July 19) from 9am to 12pm. Fee is $10.00. And at the at the Lennox Passage Provincial Park, Lennox Passage on Thursday, August 11 (rain date – Friday, August 12) from 9am – 12pm. Fee $10.00. For more information or to register call 902-226-2400.

Harbour Wars A Friendly Competition Between Richmond County Fishermen- Raising Money for a Great Cause, Come Check it Out on August 20, 2022

Mark August 20 on your calendar for Harbour Wars- A friendly skills competition among fishermen/women to raise money for the Cape Breton Regional Hospital foundation's Tom MacNeil's Cancer Patient Care Fund. The Competition will take place in Little Harbour, Richmond County, just off Hwy 247 on the way to Point Michaud Beach. The Crown jewel of our Harbour Wars event is the skills competition and we need you to make it happen. Pull together your team and join us to celebrate raising money for the Tom MacNeil's Cancer Patient Care Fund. There will be a Cod Fish Shuffle, Dory Races, Nautical Obstacle Course and a Tug of War. * You must be part of the fishing industry in Richmond County.

You must be part of the fishing industry in Richmond County.

Teams must have four people.

Teams must raise a minimum of $400.00.

Teams must pre-register by August 15. Going to lots of fun to see our fishermen both male and female compete. Let the best team win.

The Farmer's on Pantry in St. Peter's Hosts a Kitchen Party July 2.

 

The very popular Farmer’s Pantry in St. Peter's, Richmond County, N.S. is not only going to have amazing coffee and baked goods available this Saturday, July 2 but as promised, they will be hosting a Kitchen Party with live music from 12:30-2:30. They are so excited to announce that there will be not 1, but 3 wonderfully talented musicians all performing together! They will have Donna Dewolf on fiddle, Beverly MacLean on piano, and Ervin Touesnard on guitar. Come join us for delicious drinks, food, and a good old Cape Breton kitchen party! *No charge for matinee. St. Peter's one of the best locations for great food, friendly service and excellent local talent. Don't miss it,  hope to see you there from 12:30pm to 2:30pm this Saturday.

Festival on the Lake in Sampsonville, Richmond County Begins July 14 - July 17, 2022

 

Festival on the Lake at the Lakeside Community Hall in Sampsonville – July 14 to July 17 - 2022

Thursday, July 14

9am – 12pm: -Lakeside Community Association will be holding their annual Festival on the Lake: July 14th- July 17th! - Kids Movie Night 4:30pm- 8pm! Admission is $5 a person

Friday, July 15

1pm- 3pm: - Afternoon tea- at the Lakeside Community Hall in Sampsonville.

7pm: - Card game- at the Lakeside Community Hall in Sampsonville.

Saturday, July 16

10am – 2pm: - Yardsale/ craft fair (anyone is welcome to come sell)! $10 a table ** you can etransfer miranda_marchand@hotmail.com.

9pm – 1pm: - Festival on the Lake -Dance with the group “Drafted” playing!! $10 a person.

Sunday, July 17

11:30am – 1:30pm: - Festival on the Lake Potluck Dinner – Admission is $10.

7:30pm: - Festival on the Lake Talent Night- (if interested in taking part send a Facebook message to Martha Allen or Chelsey Daiki.

The 2022 Kitchenfest is Here!!! Come to St. Peter's, Richmond County to Hear Some of the Best Cape Breton Talent Take the Stage to Start Off the Summer.

Friday, July 1 - Kicks Off the Cape Breton Kitchenfest- 2022 in Richmond County.

6pm – 9pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest -2022, Pub Night at The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Reserved Seating for Tickets: Call 902-535-2200. Entertainers include: Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Kenny Stewart.

Saturday, July 2

6pm – 9pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest -2022, Pub Night at The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Reserved Seating for Tickets: Call 902-535-2200. Entertainers include: Richard Wood, Joël Chiasson and Mary Beth Carty.

Sunday, July 3

6pm – 9pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest -2022, Pub Night at The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Reserved Seating for Tickets: Call 902-535-2200. Entertainers include: Ian MacDougall, Scott Macmillan, Blanche Sophocleous, Dawn MacDonald-Gillis

Monday, July 4

6pm – 9pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest -2022, Pub Night at The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Reserved Seating for Tickets: Call 902-535-2200. Entertainers include: Rachel Davis, Darrell Keigan, Darren McMullen, Jason Roach.

6:50: - Bingo at the Louisdale Parish Hall at 8pm. Regular games plus Cookie jar and Jack it up rising jackpot. We start selling jack it up at 6:50pm.

Tuesday, July 5

7pm – 10pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest 2022 - Pub Night at the MacBouch at the MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Pay at the door. Entertainers include: J.P. Cormier, Brian MacDonald, Marion Dewar.

Wednesday, July 6

7pm – 10pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest 2022-Pub Night at the MacBouch at the MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge - St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Pay at the door. Entertainers include: Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron.

Thursday, July 7

7pm – 10pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest 2022 - Pub Night at the MacBouch at the MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Pay at the door. Entertainers include: Douglas Cameron, Joe MacMaster, Hilda Chiasson, Malcolm MacNeil.   

Saturday, July 9

7pm – 10pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest 2022 - Pub Night at the MacBouch at the MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Pay at the door. Entertainers include: Kyle MacNeil, Boyd MacNeil, Sheumas MacNeil, Roger Stone.

Beginning August 8, Kids, Learn the Sport of Tennis This Summer in Richmond.

 

Looking for a Fun Activity for the kids to do this summer, check out this great opportunity being offered by the Richmond County Municipality's Recreation Department this summer. Register soon!!!

Beginning Monday, August 8

Tennis Lessons will begin on Monday, August 8 and will run for 3 weeks. Fee is $30.00 per participant. Lots of fun for your child this summer. Have them sign up for the tennis lessons being put on this summer by the Municipality of Richmond's Recreation Department. Here is the schedule of dates and times and the fee. Tennis instruction for beginners, intermediate and advanced players. Dates and times may vary. Tennis rackets available upon request. $30.00/participant. Locations, dates and times:

Tennis Courts in Louisdale

Ages 5 - 8: Mondays & Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:00 am

Ages 9 – 12:  Mondays & Thursdays, 10:15 - 11:15 am

Ages 13+: Mondays & Thursdays, 11:30 am -12:30 pm

Tennis Courts in River Bourgeois

Ages 5 - 8:  Mondays & Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Ages 9 – 12: Mondays & Thursdays, 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Ages 13+:  Mondays & Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Lessons run Monday to Friday.

Call the Recreation Department at the Municipality to Register.

Looking for something to do, while in Richmond County. Look no further, here is a line up of events taking place from June 27 to July 10, 2022- Come join in the FUN!!!

 

Richmond County Events Calendar 

For a full list of Richmond County Recreation Programs go to www.richmondcounty.ca and click Richmond Reflections. 

For a full list of information on St. Peter’s and the surrounding areas go to www.visitstpeters.com.  

Monday, June 27

6:50: - Bingo at the Louisdale Parish Hall at 8pm. Regular games plus Cookie jar and rising jackpot. We start selling jack it up at 6:50pm.

Tuesday, June 28

7:30pm: - 45's every Tuesday evening at the St. Georges Channel Community Hall in St. Georges Channel.

Wednesday, June 29

Come to the Dundee Resort and Golf Club’ Club House for live entertainment by Les Boyz.

4pm – 8pm: - Wine Wednesday takes place at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s.

Call 902-535-2200 for availability. Open 4-8pm tonight. Takeout & contactless delivery start at 3:30pm. Full menu available.

Thursday, June 30

6pm: - Open Mic at:30pm – 9pm the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s. (jamming jars on tables for funding for entertainers). Full menu available.

Friday, July 1

11 AM – 3 PM: - Canada Day at the Marina in St. Peter's Marina. Join us for a BBQ, music, kid’s activities, and more. bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the outing. rain location St Peters Lion’s hall.

6:30pm- 9:30pm: - Come to the Dundee Resort and Golf Club’s Dinning Room for music by Les Boyz on Canada Day.

6pm – 9pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest -2022, Pub Night at The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Reserved Seating for Tickets: Call 902-535-2200. Entertainers include: Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Kenny Stewart.

Saturday, July 2

6:30pm- 9:30pm: - Come to the Dundee Resort and Golf Club’s Dinning Room for music by Jon Hines.

6pm – 9pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest -2022, Pub Night at The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Reserved Seating for Tickets: Call 902-535-2200. Entertainers include: Richard Wood, Joël Chiasson and Mary Beth Carty.

Codstock - Le Noir Landing in Arichat.

Sunday, July 3

6pm – 9pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest -2022, Pub Night at The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Reserved Seating for Tickets: Call 902-535-2200. Entertainers include: Ian MacDougall, Scott Macmillan, Blanche Sophocleous, Dawn MacDonald-Gillis

Monday, July 4

Tennis Lessons will begin on Monday, July 4 and will run for 3 weeks. Fee is $30.00 per participant. Lots of fun for your child this summer. Have them sign up for the tennis lessons being put on this summer by the Municipality of Richmond's Recreation Department. Here is the schedule of dates and times and the fee. Tennis instruction for beginners, intermediate and advanced players. Dates and times may vary. Tennis rackets available upon request. Lessons begin Monday, July 4 and will run for 3 weeks. $30.00/participant. Locations, dates and times:

Tennis Courts in Louisdale

Ages 5 - 8: Mondays & Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:00 am

Ages 9 – 12:  Mondays & Thursdays, 10:15 - 11:15 am

Ages 13+: Mondays & Thursdays, 11:30 am -12:30 pm

Tennis Courts in River Bourgeois

Ages 5 - 8:  Mondays & Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Ages 9 – 12: Mondays & Thursdays, 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Ages 13+:  Mondays & Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Lessons run Monday to Friday.

Tennis Registration Tuesday, June 21, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm at

the Municipal Office in Arichat and Thursday, June 23, 10:00

am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the St. Peter’s Library.

6pm – 9pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest -2022, Pub Night at The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Reserved Seating for Tickets: Call 902-535-2200. Entertainers include: Rachel Davis, Darrell Keigan, Darren McMullen, Jason Roach.

6:50: - Bingo at the Louisdale Parish Hall at 8pm. Regular games plus Cookie jar and Jack it up rising jackpot. We start selling jack it up at 6:50pm.

Tuesday, July 5

7pm – 10pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest 2022 - Pub Night at the MacBouch at the MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Pay at the door. Entertainers include: J.P. Cormier, Brian MacDonald, Marion Dewar.

Wednesday, July 6

6:30pm- 9:30pm: - Come to the Dundee Resort and Golf Club’s Club House for music by Echo.

7pm – 10pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest 2022-Pub Night at the MacBouch at the MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge - St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Pay at the door. Entertainers include: Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron.

6:30pm – 9pm: Jerry’s Music Circle at the Seniors building on Recreation Road, River Bourgeois open at 6:30 for a 7 pm start. We take a break at 8 for refreshments and finish up at 9. Everyone welcome to sing, play an instrument or just enjoy our Cape Breton hospitality.  Freewill offering at the door with proceeds to maintain our facilities.

4pm – 8pm: - Wine Wednesday takes place at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s. Call 902-535-2200 for availability. Open 4-8pm tonight. Takeout start at 3:30pm. Full menu available.

Thursday, July 7

7pm – 10pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest 2022 - Pub Night at the MacBouch at the MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Pay at the door. Entertainers include: Douglas Cameron, Joe MacMaster, Hilda Chiasson, Malcolm MacNeil.   

6pm: - Open Mic with Rob Smith at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. (jamming jars on tables for funding for entertainers). Full menu available.

Friday, July 8

6:30pm- 9:30pm: - Come to the Dundee Resort and Golf Club’s Dinning Room for music by Eastbound.

7pm – 9pm: - Open Mic Night at the MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge in St. Peter’s.

Saturday, July 9

6pm: - Calum MacPhee and Curt Dillon will perform at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s. Admission is $10.

6:30pm- 9:30pm: - Come to the Dundee Resort and Golf Club’s Dinning Room for music by Brent Collins.

7pm – 10pm: - Cape Breton Kitchenfest 2022 - Pub Night at the MacBouch at the MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge in St. Peter’s. PRICE: $10 | 19+ | Pay at the door. Entertainers include: Kyle MacNeil, Boyd MacNeil, Sheumas MacNeil, Roger Stone.

 

Sunday, July 10

5pm: - Jason Williams MacDonald. Will perform at the Bras d’Or Lakes in St. Peter’s.

Canada Day Celebrations Come To Richmond County -

 

Don't miss out on the Canada Day Celebrations this year in Richmond County on July 1. The perfect way to start celebrating the summer and the school break. Lots of fun events scheduled for the whole family to enjoy. There will be celebrations right around the county on Friday, July 1. Let's take a peek at what is happening.

Arichat gets off to an early start on Canada Day with a Public Market running from 10am to 2pm at LeNoir Landing. Children Activities will take place from 11am to 2pm. Dance performances at 11am and Hotdog BBQ at 11:30am, Entertainment at 12pm, and adult Bingo at 1:30pm. There will also be fun in the evening from 6pm to 9pm with Les Boyz in concert and there will be a Beer Garden.  Fireworks at dusk over Lennex Passage Provincial Park.  

From 11am to 3pm St. Peter’s will be welcoming locals and visitors alike at the St. Peter’s Marina.  Join organizers for a BBQ, music, kid’s activities, and more. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the outing with friends and family. Rain location will be at the St Peters Lion’s Hall. Fireworks over the Bay at dusk.

Louisdale will be marking the day with celebrations starting at 11am to 1pm at the St. Louis Parish Hall. The celebrations will include a bouncy castle, mini putt, beach volleyball, ring toss, dinky races, tic tac toe, coloring contest, tattoo station, treasure hunt and more. There will be a BBQ, Sundae Bar and Candy Bar and Canada Day Cake, sounds like lots of fun for the whole family.

Dundee kicks off Canada Day at the Dundee Resort & Golf Club, from 2pm to 4pm with a hot dog barbeque, Canada Day cake, refreshments, live entertainment, lawn games. 

 There will be no Canada Day Celebrations in River Bourgeois this year as Community members are getting ready for their Chase the Ace Event.