St. Peter's Canal National Historic Site
St. Peter's Canal National Historic Site
St. Peter's Canal National Historic Site
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FunOnly
Calgary, Canada3,913 contributions
Jul 2019
I enjoyed the visit to the St. Peter's Canal as I have an interest in boats and have navigated my own boat through several lock systems. The grounds are well maintained so that it is pleasant stop to stretch your legs if travelling from Cape Breton to Halifax.
The main nautical interest for nautical types is that the relative heights of the sea and lake reveres with the tide so that there is very uncommon double lock system. The lock keepers are very friendly and take time to give a full explanation of the working of the .locks.
It is worth a 30 minute stop particularly if the weather is good
The main nautical interest for nautical types is that the relative heights of the sea and lake reveres with the tide so that there is very uncommon double lock system. The lock keepers are very friendly and take time to give a full explanation of the working of the .locks.
It is worth a 30 minute stop particularly if the weather is good
Written November 4, 2019
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Steve A
Tatamagouche, Canada185 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
A working canal, this is one of the only two entrances to the Bras d'Or Lake for yachtsmen.Lockmaster/staffmembers are most friendly as they prepare boats to lock through. Once the water level has stabilized, the staff then heads up the hill to operate the swing bridge.
Written September 17, 2014
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Ontario177 contributions
Sep 2019
It's just another canal unless you get the history behind it then you realize the effort it took to construct it.
Written October 1, 2019
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Louise D
Edmonton, Canada21 contributions
Jul 2019
Park staff were friendly and very informative. They took the time to answer all of our questions while they worked to keep the canal running smoothly. We swan the canal as part of Nicolas Denys Days and that was an experience not to be missed!
Written September 4, 2019
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GillyB57
Somerset, England523 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
We are keen narrow canal boaters in England so anything like this is of great interest to us. We were able to get a leaflet on the canal from the lock keeper and then spent an hour studying photos and information boards on the construction which took 15 years to dig and blast an 800 metre channel through granite rock. We saw two boats heading for the canal on our journey along past Bras d'Or Lake but unfortunately they had gone through by the time we reached there.
Great views of the canal from nearby Battery Provincial Park.
Great views of the canal from nearby Battery Provincial Park.
Written October 12, 2014
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JFLeBlanc
Moncton, Canada3,400 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Stopped in at this location for a quick view today. You can also see it from the main road, however worth parking and going to see it up close.
Quite impressive and recommend anyone stopping by.
Quite impressive and recommend anyone stopping by.
Written August 29, 2019
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GlasgowWinenut
Glasgow, UK2,409 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Lock master came out to greet us and offer us information on the canal system. Its a small canal very pretty and worth a visit.
Written July 20, 2019
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Tony K
Moreno Valley, CA712 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We stopped to check this out. A very nice man came out and we talked for 20 minutes about the Locks and Lobster Fishing etc. You can walk right up and view the whole system easily. No it’s not something exciting just interesting is all. It was interesting too to hear the Lake is all Saltwater...so in essence it makes the east side a island of its own
Written May 12, 2019
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MLEMRT
Niagara Falls, Canada151 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
We stopped by here to stretch our legs after a long drive, very well kept, clean and inviting. lots of parking right by the water and an interesting view of the canals and boats.
Written June 19, 2018
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Ziele Verbinden... K
Rostock, Germany9 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
I swam the Canal in the festival. It was a nice Adventur. Tey have it every year. I will do this again. So much fun!!!
Written October 3, 2017
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