Near the small fishing village of Canso, Nova Scotia, a low, windswept archipelago stretches eastward into the harsh Atlantic. Once an abundant fishing ground for the Mi’kmaq and e...more...See more text
Nova Scotia's largest Provincial Museum with 25 heritage buildings from the 1860s, when timber, tall ships and gold ruled life along the St. Mary's River, turning the community of ...more...See more text
20 East Main Street, Antigonish, NSB2G 2E9Get directions
The Antigonish Heritage Museum is a cultural hub of Antigonish Town and County. Established in 1991, it has long been the site of engaging and interesting exhibits and popular comm...more...See more text
Our museum is located in the former Macdonald Consolidated School building, which was:The first consolidated school building in CanadaFounded by Sir William C. Macdonald, education...more...See more text
Our three museums and the AHS Genealogy Centre are open for the season. This is a great time of year to explore the history of the Annapolis Royal area, take part in a workshop at ...more...See more text
Collections Education & Outreach Heritage Buildings Gift Shop Support UsSummer has arrived in Annapolis Royal. Our three museums and the AHS Genealogy Centre are open for the seaso...more...See more text
1913 Clementsvale Rd, Bear River, NSB0S 1B0Get directions
This portrait of our village was made by award-winning Bear River filmmaker, Tim Wilson.We are located six kilometers inland on a tidal river of the Bay of Fundy . The tide rises a...more...See more text
Admiral of the Royal Navy Fleet, Honourable Robert Digby, was born on December 20, 1732, the third son of Hon Edward Digby and his wife Charlotte Fox. He was of the noble house of ...more...See more text
Welcome to the Memory Lane Railway Museum in Middleton, Nova Scotia. We are pleased to bring you a virtual taste of what our extensive Dominion Atlantic Railway collection in our m...more...See more text
Commissioned in 1942, Cornwallis was built to augment the RCN efforts during WWII. During the war years, HMCS Cornwallis was the largest naval training base in the British Commonwe...more...See more text