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Pjila’si (Welcome) to the Wagmatcook Cultural Centre, where visitors can experience the rich culture and history of the Mi’kmaq people of the tranquil and majestic Cape Breton. The centre has a museum, a craft shop, a restaurant and several meeting spaces.
Address: Wagmatcook, 10 minutes west of Baddeck NS Canada B0E 3N0
 1 902 295-2999
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Watson Smith & Sons Tinsmith Shop & Harware Museum
This working tinshop produces milk and cream cans, and guests can see the process for themselves during a visit. The tinshop also has a hardware museum showcasing tools throughout the years.
Address: Main Street Shubenacadie NS Canada
1 902 758-5228
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Browse the detailed social and natural history of Colchester County at this museum, which offers genealogical records, photographs, exhibits and more.
Address: 29 Young Street Truro NS Canada B2N 5C5
 Send an Email (5) 1 902 895-6284
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Explore yesteryear in this 1800's Georgian home, one of Digby's oldest buildings. Local history is emphasized here, and the many attractions of the museum include period furnishings, photographs, maps, artifacts, paintings, archives and other fascinating exhibits. Admission is by donation.
Address: 95 Montague Row Digby NS Canada B0V 1A0
Send an Email (2) 1 902 245-6322
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Bear River Heritage Museum
Explore eras gone by at this museum, which features a variety of artifacts and displays that explain the local history. Learn about schools, domestic life, maritime traditions, lumberjack living and military influences on the region. Open from July 1 to September 15.
Address: 1890 Clementsvale Road Bear River NS Canada B0S 1B0
1 902 467-0902
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Set in a Presbyterian Church that dates back to 1865, this museum has an impressive artistic plaster interior and showcases a variety of items, including antique tools, photographs, personal mementos and much more.
Address: 6971 Route 215, Lower Selma Maitland NS Canada B0N 1T0
1 902 893-2174
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This magnificent brick building was used as the Kings County Courthouse for nearly 75 years. Nowadays, visitors can explore a number of displays, including collections of natural history artifacts, regional archives, genealogical resources and exhibit commemorating the New England Planters. Admission is free and the museum is open year-round, with extended hours in the summer.
Address: 37 Cornwallis Street Kentville NS Canada B4N 2E2
Send an Email 1 902 678-6237
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Margaree Salmon Museum
Exhibits relate to salmon angling on the Margaree River. In a former schoolhouse, excellent collections of fishing tackle, photos and memorabilia of famous anglers. Admission adults $1, children 25˘.
Address: 60 East Big Intervale Rd Margaree NS
1 902 248-2848
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This 18-Century Inn was once the summer home of former Canadian Prime Minister, Charles Tupper. Furnished in period antiques, the home has an impressive collection of artifacts from the early days.
Address: 1155 Whitehall Road Parrsboro NS Canada B0M 1S0
Send an Email (1) 1 902 254-2376
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In the 1880s Alexander MacKay's water-powered Grist Mill was responsible for grinding wheat, oats, barley, rye and buckwheat. Being only one of a few mills in the area the Balmoral Grist Mill provided critically important supplies of flour and oatmeal. Today it is one of the few operating mills left in the province. Visit Balmoral and see flour being ground, examine the Mill's machinery, and take a picnic in the picturesque setting.
Address: 660 Matheson Brook Road Balmoral Mills NS B0K 1V0
Send an Email (7) 1 902 657-3016
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The Malagash salt mine was the first salt mine in Canada, and was in operation from 1918-1959. The museum has a variety of displays about the local industries and history, which provide valuable information that can be taken with a grain of salt if desired.
Address: 1926 North Shore Road Malagash NS Canada B0K 1E0
Send an Email (3) 1 902 257-2407
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From his parlour window, William D. Lawrence could watch his bustling shipyard on the shore of Cobequid Bay. The largest full-rigged ship in Canada, also named William D. Lawrence, was built and launched there in 1874. An outdoor exhibit provides background on shipbuilding and the natural heritage of the area. Open June 1 - October 15, admission charged
Address: 8660 Highway 215 Maitland NS B0N 1T0
Send an Email 1 902 261-2628
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Sherbrooke Village is a living history museum depicting rural life in N.S. during the period between 1860 and WWI. Features 25 buildings, water-powered sawmill, nature trail and general store.
Open June 1 - October 15, admission charged.
Address: 42 Main Street Sherbrooke NS B0J 3C0
Send an Email (3) 1 902 522-2400
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This museum, located on the CFB Halifax naval base, showcases a collections of artifacts reflecting Atlantic Canada's naval past, present and future, including weapons, medals, uniforms, artwork, documents and more. Open year-round.
Address: 2725 Gottigen Street Halifax NS Canada B3K 5X5
Send an Email (12) 1 902 427-0550
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This restored convoy escort corvette dates from World War II and now serves as a memorial dedicated to the many courageous people who have served in Canada's navy. Visitors can tour the ship and the adjacent interpretation centre where there is a multi-media presentation narrated by a veteran of the Battle of the Atlantic, during which Halifax played a crucial role.
Address: Sackville Landing Wharf, Lower Water Street. Halifax NS Canada B3K 5X5
Send an Email 1 902 429-5600
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John William's Dory Shop was established in 1880 when Dories were one of the most important small boats in the Atlantic Provinces and parts of New England. Visitors can observe the traditional building methods used to create these stackable fishing boats and learn about the Dory rivalry between Shelburne and Lunenburg.
Address: 11 Dock Street Shelburne NS CAN B0T 1W0
Send an Email (2) 1 902 875-3219
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Chestico Museum & Historical Society
The former Harbourview School houses museum artifacts and historical/genealogical records related to early settlers of the Port Hood area. Admission free, donations welcome.
Address: 8095 Route 19 Port Hood NS
1 902 787-2244
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This museum offers the once-in-a-lifetime chance to tour an actual mine, Oceans Deep Colliery, with the help of true former miners. The authentic miner's village has a variety of displays and exhibits that reflect the lives and important contributions of coal miners. Browse through the miner's store and tour the home of an early miner.
Address: 42 Birkley Street Glace Bay NS Canada B1A 5T8
Send an Email (3) 1 902 849-4522
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In 1816 William Ross, an army captain, and his wife Mary arrived with 172 disbanded soldiers to settle in the interior of N.S. The 60-acre site includes a vintage store, farmhouse, barns and workshops, village school, a blacksmith's shop and a cooper's shop. Horse-drawn wagon rides, demonstrations and farm animals make for a day of fun on this working farm. Open June 1 to October 15.
Address: 4568 Hwy 12 New Ross Nova Scotia Canada B0J 2M0
Send an Email (7) 1 902 689-2210
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Small display of relics of the Acadian people of this area. Demonstrations of wool carding, spinning, weaving and rug hooking. Craft shop featuring locally-made hooked rugs. Acadian-style food served. French spoken. Admission free, donations welcome.
Address: 15067 Main St, PO Box 98 Cheticamp NS B0E 1H0
Send an Email (9) 1 902 224-2170
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