Nicolas Denys Museum

Nicolas Denys Museum Preserving the history of Nicolas Denys, St. Peters and surrounding areas Here he exploited the timber resources, exporting the cuttings to France.

The museum contains artifacts identified with the Mi'Kmaw and the early French and British. It houses a small reference library of the history of this area and all of Cape Breton Island. A developer of the fisheries along the Nova Scotia coast, Denys established a trading post and a fort. He was probably the first lumber exporter long before Canada became a nation.

04/13/2026
A 2007 historical tour of battery park with our very own Clair Rankin (hosted by Rhonda Leblanc on Telile)
03/24/2026

A 2007 historical tour of battery park with our very own Clair Rankin (hosted by Rhonda Leblanc on Telile)

Rhonda speaks with Municipal Councillor and local historian Clair Rankin about Acadian and English settlements in the 1700's and explains some Flora and fauna.

there's another showing of the play in Grand Anse
03/03/2026

there's another showing of the play in Grand Anse

We are sold out! thank you so much everyone
03/02/2026

We are sold out! thank you so much everyone

edit-we are Sold out
02/25/2026

edit-we are Sold out

02/04/2026

We have another Trivia Night coming up soon!! Call to register today!!

https://youtu.be/0o2TcG1bzdA?si=T99YjZo6Qb8RyMy9We're always looking for new volunteers if you want to join
01/31/2026

https://youtu.be/0o2TcG1bzdA?si=T99YjZo6Qb8RyMy9
We're always looking for new volunteers if you want to join

It didn’t start with history.It started with people.Before museums.Before parks.Before plaques and anniversaries.It started with neighbors showing up, writin...

All 74 of Ronald Caplans issues of Cape Breton's Magazine exactly as it was originally published are online. Lots of fa...
12/23/2025

All 74 of Ronald Caplans issues of Cape Breton's Magazine exactly as it was originally published are online. Lots of familiar faces, places and even a ghost story from St. Peter's. https://beaton.cbu.ca/capebretonsmagazine/

12/14/2025

Winter is a great time to look at lichen & Nova Scotia is one of six global hotspots for cool-temperate rainforest lichens. We have much to offer a keen student of natural history from a lichenology perspective. Get started on your lichen adventure with our free download - Lichens In Nova Scotia: A ‘how-to’ Guide For Beginner Naturalists (PDF).

Image of Usnea commonly called old man’s beard or beard lichen.

https://museum.novascotia.ca/collections-research/publications

11/11/2025

On November 11, Canada observes Remembrance Day to pay tribute to the generations of members of the armed forces who served, and their families, so that the values they fought for continue to live on in all Canadians.

Today, we give thanks to those who have answered the call of duty and honour the memory of all those who have contributed to military efforts at home and overseas. We invite you to reflect on their stories of courage, resilience and strength by learning more about the brave people whose service has shaped Canada’s history.

Get started here: https://parks.canada.ca/culture/designation








📸Credit: LAC

Address

46 Denys Street
St Peters, NS
B0E3B0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19025352379

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