Your perfect picnic
Our twist on "take-out"
Everything tastes better when you eat it outside!
So go ahead – let nature design your dining space. Be captivated by the picturesque ocean and lake views while experiencing local culinary delights!
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
- Place your order
- Pick up your picnic tote
- Find your perfect picnic place and enjoy!
Top 5 Perfect Picnic Places
- St. Peters Canal National Historic Site: Lake-side
Dine at the southern entrance to the majestic Bras d’Or Lake and you may have a chance to watch the bridge swing open for vessels passing through the canal.
Grenville Street, St. Peter’s
From HWY 4 heading east: turn left before crossing the canal bridge toward 10101 Grenville Street. Follow the driveway down to the lake end of the canal.
- St. Peters Canal National Historic Site: Lock-side
Enjoy a peaceful picnic while watching boats pass through the canal lock. Talk to canal staff to learn more about the workings of the canal and about the rich history of the area.
160 Toulouse Street, St. Peter’s
From HWY 4 heading east: turn right onto Toulouse Street and continue until you reach the St. Peters Canal at 160 Toulouse Street.
- Strachan’s Cove
While you dine, enjoy a gorgeous view of the Bras d’Or Lake as you watch boats sail in to the St. Peter’s Marina.
Pepperell Street, St. Peter's
From HWY 4 heading east: turn left at Pepperell Street and continue to the De Raymond St. and Pepperell St. intersection. Location can be found on the right, across from this intersection.
- Battery Provincial Park
Spread a blanket on the beach or find a picnic table while taking in the beauty of St. Peter’s Bay.
10110 Grenville St., St. Peter’s
From HWY 4 heading east: Turn right at 10110 Grenville Street
- Potlotek First Nation – Prospers Beach
Immerse yourself in the Mi’kmaq culture while dining in the authentic gathering territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
Propers Road, Potlotek (13 km east of St. Peter’s)
From HWY 4 heading east: turn left onto Sitmuk Awti, continue for 2.2 km then turn left onto Prospers Road. Drive for approximately 300m until you reach Prospers Beach.
2019 Perfect Picnic Menus
Bras d’Or Lakes Inn
Tomato Cucumber Salad - $12
Cherry tomatoes, English cucumber, olives, feta cheese, apple with apple cider vinaigrette
Mixed Green Salad with Smoked Salmon - $18
Mixed greens, croutons, cream cheese, fennel, cucumber and red onion
Smoked Salmon Stacks - $18
Crepes, cream cheese, dill, capers, smoked salmon, mixed greens
Goat Cheese Salad - $15
Pistachio-crusted goat cheese on a bed of arugula and mixed baby greens, strawberries, red onion and herbs with balsamic and Nova Scotia honey vinaigrette
Lobster Roll - $19
Three ounces of Atlantic Lobster combined with our own dill mayo, served on a garlic toasted bun
Caesar Chicken Salad Wrap - $16
Fresh grilled chicken breast, complemented by crisp romaine lettuce, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and dressed with Chef’s Caesar dressing
Club Wrap - $16
Bacon, chicken, tomato, cheddar cheese, and iceberg lettuce with mayo
Homemade Desserts - $9
Your choice of carrot cake, flourless chocolate cake, or Gateau St. Honore
Optional:
Add chicken or shrimp to a salad: + $6
Your choice of beverage: + $1.50
Picnic blanket: + $20
Picnic basket: + $30
Pick up your picnic:
Bras d’Or Lakes Inn
10095 Grenville Street
St. Peter’s
www.brasdorlakesinn.com
902-535-2200
Louie’s Cosy Corner
Qasgwatalg (Snack) - $10
Homemade tea biscuits with butter and wild blueberry jam, homemade kettle chips, homemade oatcake and sparkling water
Déjeuner (Lunch) - $20
Apple harvest turkey sandwich, homemade kettle chips, homemade oatcake and sparkling water
Cuirm-chnuic (Picnic) - $30
Apple harvest turkey sandwich, homemade kettle chips, homemade oatcake, lobster pasta salad and sparkling water
Optional:
Picnic blanket: + $20
Picnic basket: + $30
Pick up your picnic:
Louie’s Cosy Corner
9985 Grenville Street
St. Peter’s
www.louiescosycorner.com
902-535-3195
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