St. Peters Canal National Historic Site

St. Peters Canal National Historic Site Parks Canada’s official page for St. Peters Canal National Historic Site. Terms of use: http://www.parkscanada.gc.ca/smt St.

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St. Peters Canal is an 800 meter canal linking the Atlantic Ocean with the Bras d'Or Lakes. Work started on the canal in 1854 and was completed in 1869. View interpretive exhibits, enjoy a picnic lunch, or experience the canal by pleasure craft. Peter's was th

e site of Fort Saint-Pierre, a 17th century fortified trading post acquired by Nicolas Denys in 1650 to trade with the Mi’kmaq. It was also the site of Port Toulouse, a French community with a military presence that bore witness to the Anglo-French rivalry during the period 1713 and 1758.

Summer is wrapping up quickly but there’s still time to make the most of the season. ☺️If you’re looking to get outside ...
08/27/2026

Summer is wrapping up quickly but there’s still time to make the most of the season. ☺️

If you’re looking to get outside this weekend check out the St. Peters Canal National Historic Site! Order a Perfect Picnic, watch the boats go by, make use of the ample green spaces, or hike the incredible nearby trails. 🛥️🥪🥾

📸 is a great way to celebrate the history and beauty of St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site!Share your favourite ...
08/19/2026

📸 is a great way to celebrate the history and beauty of St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site!

Share your favourite photos of the site with us. 🛥️🌊

Not only is St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site a popular destination for boaters, it offers unique experiences for...
08/11/2026

Not only is St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site a popular destination for boaters, it offers unique experiences for all visitors! 👋

Explore the canal’s historic lock system, discover the stories shared through interpretive panels around the site, and learn about its role in connecting the Bras d’Or Lake and Atlantic Ocean. Take a walk along the Coastal Trail and enjoy the natural beauty of Battery Provincial Park while discovering what makes this place special. 💚

Plan your visit now: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/stpeters

It’s easy to admire the view at St. Peters Canal National Historic Site, but this place holds so much more. It carries t...
08/09/2026

It’s easy to admire the view at St. Peters Canal National Historic Site, but this place holds so much more. It carries the stories, strength, and deep connections of the Mi’kmaq people, whose presence here goes back thousands of years and continues to this day. 🧡

What a day! 🏊🌊Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Swim the Canal event. With approximately 300 participa...
08/06/2026

What a day! 🏊🌊

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Swim the Canal event. With approximately 300 participants taking the plunge, it’s wonderful to see so many people coming together at this special place! ☺️

One of our favourite highlights each year is singing before the swim begins. 🎶🎤

Thank you again to all the swimmers, volunteers, organizers, and supporters who helped make this year’s Swim the Canal such a success. We look forward to welcoming you back next year! 💚

07/28/2026

🌊 Could you swim from the Bras d’Or Lake to the Atlantic Ocean? 🏊💦

We know where you can do just that! 😉

Swim the Canal is a bucket-list summer tradition at St. Peters Canal National Historic Site. Would you take the plunge?

For more information, visit: https://www.visitstpeters.com/swim-the-canal/
⏰August 2, 2026

Grab your goggles and join us on August 2, 2026, for ‘Swim the Canal’ at St. Peters Canal National Historic Site! 😎Regis...
07/20/2026

Grab your goggles and join us on August 2, 2026, for ‘Swim the Canal’ at St. Peters Canal National Historic Site! 😎

Registration ($25) starts at 1:00 p.m. and the swim begins at 3:00 p.m. 🌊

For more information, visit: https://www.visitstpeters.com/swim-the-canal/

Every great visit starts with a good plan! ☺️If you’re thinking about visiting St. Peters Canal National Historic Site, ...
07/09/2026

Every great visit starts with a good plan! ☺️

If you’re thinking about visiting St. Peters Canal National Historic Site, the Parks Canada website has everything you need to know to get started. 🛥️

ℹ️ https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/stpeters/visit

Starting today the canal will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily until September 6! Safe and happy boating! 🛥️☺️
06/22/2026

Starting today the canal will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily until September 6!

Safe and happy boating! 🛥️☺️

After a long winter, the ice is finally out, and the canal is officially open! ❄️➡️🌊 That first stretch of clear water s...
04/21/2026

After a long winter, the ice is finally out, and the canal is officially open! ❄️➡️🌊 That first stretch of clear water says it all! The season we’ve been waiting for is here.

We can’t wait to welcome you back and see the canal come to life again. 🙌

Wishing everyone getting ready for setting day in FLA 29 a safe, smooth, and successful start to the season! ⚓🦞

https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/stpeters/visit/heures-hours

Address

160 Toulouse Street
Louisdale, NS
B0E3B0

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19022952069

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