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Nicolas Denys Days and Swim the Canal — event in Strait Area, Cape Breton

Nicolas Denys Days and Swim the Canal

Monday, July 27, 2026 · 12:00 p.m. · St Peters, NS B0E 3B0, Canada

Nicolas Denys Days runs July 27 to August 2 with activities throughout the week, including the signature Swim the Canal event.

Week-long festival running July 27 to August 2, 2026, centered on the signature Swim the Canal event that draws hundreds of swimmers annually from across North America. The festival includes a 5K run, poker walk, parade, community supper, and access to two museums, with activities designed for visitor and local participation throughout the week.

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