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Nicolas Denys Museum — attraction in Saint Peter's, Cape Breton

Nicolas Denys Museum

Tour the Nicolas Denys Museum in Saint Peter's, a French-styled building overlooking the canal with local historical materials from 1650.

attractionClosed· opens 9am· Saint Peter's, NS · ★ 4.10 (9 reviews)

Overlooking the St. Peter’s Canal. Collection of local historical materials housed in a French-styled building inspired by the trading post established here in 1650 by Nicolas Denys of Tours, France.

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