+1 (902) 631-5050 •. St. Peter's, Nova Scotia
Sail the Ocean and the Inland Sea
2 or 3 days sailing + local accommodations
Trip Highlights
- Steer the boat & handle the sails. Learn about our navigation systems and try them.
- Experience the UNESCO Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere and the Atlantic coast at sea level.
- Amazing wildlife sightings.
- Pass through the historic tidal lock canal.
- Try your sailing skills on the inland sea and on the Atlantic Ocean.
Description
The magical Bras d’Or Lake is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the historic St. Peter's Canal. This is Where The Ocean Meets the Inland Sea. Enjoy a hands-on sailing experience on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Bras d’Or Lake. Take the helm, handle the sails, help with the navigation, or just kick back and relax.
2 days sailing, and 2 nights accommodation at one of our village inns. Enjoy cocktail hour on the boat dockside each day.
Your private party, up to 6 people, two days of Cape Breton daysailing.
Things to bring
- Camera
- Layered clothing & soft-soled shoes, hat, sunscreen
- Bathing suit and towel
- Pack your gear in soft luggage for easy stowage aboard
- Adult beverages (BYOB), and food, or order catering in advance from our Sailors Picnic Menu.
Tour Info
Duration:
Arrive dockside for a 10 am departure each day returning around 4:30 pm. Enjoy an apres-sail and cocktails at the dock after sailing. July 1 thru September 15, 2026.
Group Size:
Your private party of up to 6 guests.
Pricing (2 days sailing w/captain):
Sailing fee is CA$2,000. for up to 6 guests. Add a 3rd day for $1,000.
Accommodations to be discussed at time of booking. We have some great inns and food in the village.... and live music varies by the day. We will help you make plans and arrangements.
What's Included Aboard
- 2 days (6 hours per day) active sailing with Captain and Crew. Lessons for novices, chats with salty sailors, as you like.
- Cold drinks in our fridge are included (sodas, water, iced tea, juice). (BYO alcoholic beverages)
Itinerary
Day 1
Join Captain and crew to depart our dock at 10 am. We'll set sail on the Bras d’Or Lake via island-studded St. Peter’s Inlet. Here you're likely to see eagles, hawks and a variety of gulls overhead, herons and deer alongshore, and perhaps a few seals in the sea. Anchor for a swim and lunch in a protected cove. Then head out on the big lake for some open water sailing and practice your sailing skills. Take the helm, handle the sail or just kick back and enjoy the ride and scenery. The captain is standing by with sailing advice and instruction. Return to the dock around 4:30 pm for some apres-sailing cheer.
Day 2
Today, another 10 am departure. This time we'll navigate through the historic tidal lock canal (operating since 1869) for a sail on the Atlantic Ocean. You'll have good views of neighbouring Isle Madame and the southwest coast of Cape Breton Island. In the ocean and Lennox Passage we may see pilot whales and seals, and lots of bird life. Return to St. Peter’s at afternoon’s end for cocktail hour dockside.
Depending on weather and your preferences, we can switch the order of lake and ocean days, or sail both days in either waters.