Canadian Beauty at St. Peters Rentals

The beautiful province of Nova Scotia, Canada is where guests can stay in comfort at St. Peters rentals. The town is located on a narrow isthmus that separates the southern end of Bras d’Or Lake. Guests sitting on the deck of their St. Peters vacation homes can enjoy the beauty of the lake and wildlife. Visitors that stay in St. Peters houses can also watch the pleasure boats as they pass by.

History Revealed by St. Peters Vacation Homes

The village that was known as St. Peters is just one of the oldest settlements that the Europeans founded in the 1600s. Fur trading was established and it was also a place where small sailing ships were portaged from the Bras d’Or Lake to the Atlantic Ocean. St. Peters was actually established in the 1800s. Visitors that are lodging at St. Peters vacation homes can learn about the history of the village and the construction of the St. Peters Canal. It has since been designated as a National Historic Site. The canal is operated by Parks Canada.

Beachside Living at St. Peters Houses

Enjoy the ocean breezes and sand between your toes when staying at St. Peters houses. Some of the accommodations are at the base of Kelly’s Mountain and just steps from the beach of Bras d’Or Lake. Privacy is just one of the advantages of lodging at St. Peters vacation homes. There is plenty of room to spread out for family and friends. Take a boat out onto the lake for tubing or water skiing, and then enjoy a delicious meal from your own well-stocked kitchen.

Outdoor Activities close to St. Peters Rentals

Take a walk down to the wharf from your St. Peters rentals and get a fresh lobster for dinner. Many of the cottages have a bonfire area that guests of St. Peters vacation homes can enjoy. If going to sea suits your fancy, sign up for a Bird Island boat tour or just charter a boat for an afternoon of sightseeing or whale-watching. Guests of St. Peters houses can then return to their spacious accommodations to prepare a wonderful meal. There is the Highlands National Park for hiking, the Alexander Graham Bell Museum for cultural viewing, and a historic fortress called Louisburg that can be visited from your St. Peters rentals. The tourist town of Baddeck is only 25 minutes away. Visitors can also shop at North Sydney which is only 30 minutes away.

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