Attractions

Acadian House Museum/ L'Acadie de Chezzetcook
79 Hill Road
West Chezzetcook, NS
20 min drive from Halifax. Rte 207.

Experience Acadian life as lived in Chezzetcook/ Grand Desert. Built in the 1850s, the museum houses displays on local heritage, complete with a period kitchen. The grounds feature artifacts, plus a Cabano, outdoor oven and a wooden outhouse. Call for special occasions and weekly events. Wheelchair accessible with restrictions.

Gift shop and picnic tables available. Luncheons served daily from mid-May to Sept 30th at La Cuisine the Brigitte. Admission charged $2/individual and $5/family.

Season: July 1 - August 31
Open Tues to Sun 10am to 4:30pm. Closed on Mondays.
Phone: (902) 827-5992; 827-2248

Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery
1496 Lower Water Street
Halifax, NS
Step back in time to 1863 and experience the remarkable life and times of Nova Scotia's first brewmaster. Actors in costume and character will give you a peek at Alexander Keith's original brewing process, then they'll escort you to the Stag's Head Inn for songs, stories, and samples of Keith's ales. All ages, group bookings welcome. Admission charged. Gift shop available.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open daily May 1 to Oct 31
Open Weekends Year-round
Toll Free: 1-877-612-1820
Phone: (902) 455-1474
www.keiths.ca

Anna Leonowens Gallery
NSCAD University, 1891 Granville Street
Halifax, NS
Weekly exhibitions include contemporary art by faculty, students, and visiting artists of NSCAD University. Wheelchair accessible by appointment. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Mon 5:30pm to 7pm
Tues to Fri 11am to 5pm
Sat noon to 4pm.

Phone: (902) 494-8223
www.nscad.ca

Army Museum
Cavalier Barracks of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada.
Halifax, NS
This museum presents hundreds of artifacts reflecting Atlantic Canada's military heritage.

Season: May 7 - October 31
Off season by appointment only
Free admission to museum with entrance fee to Citadel.
Phone: (902) 422-5979
novascotiaheritage.ca

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS
These renovated heritage buildings with modern gallery facilities are located across from Province House. Along with significant temporary exhibitions, Atlantic Canada's largest fine arts museum exhibits more than 14,000 works in a permanent collection of historic and contemporary Nova Scotian, Canadian, and international art, plus an acclaimed collection of folk art. Also on site: Art Sales and Rentals Gallery, The Gallery Shop and Cheapside Cafe. Admission charged.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open daily 10am to 5pm,
Thurs until 9pm.
Closed Mondays November to May
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Phone: (902) 424-7542
www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca

Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
20 Sky Blvd
Goffs, NS
Hwy 102, Exit 6. Across the highway from the airport.

Atlantic Canada's most comprehensive aviation museum, with many civilian and military aircraft on display, as well as artifacts and exhibits depicting Atlantic Canada's vast aviation history, including a replica of the Silver Dart. The original, developed by Alexander Graham Bell and associates, made the first flight in the Canada from Bras D'or Lake, NS in 1909.
Gift Shop and Visitor Information Centre. $5 voluntary donation.

Season: May 15 - September 30
Open daily 9am-5pm.
Open mid-May to late- September.
Off-season group tours by appointment.
Phone: (902) 873-3773
www.atlanticcanadaaviation.com

Atlantic Playland
1200 Lucasville Road
Hammonds Plains, NS
"Metro's place to play" features go-karts, bumper boats, mini-golf, waterslides, batting cages, along with 10 action rides. Pay-as-you-play with attraction tickets and bracelets.

Season: June 15 - September 6
Phone: (902) 865-1025
www.playland.ns.ca

Bedford Institute of Oceanography
1 Challenger Drive
Dartmouth, NS
Canada's largest oceanographic research centre. Requires about one hour to visit. Displays, audio-visual presentations and small aquariums. Suitable for individuals and small groups. Guided tours are available by appointment for organized groups only (in English and French). The tours include the Sea Pavilion which houses touch tanks and viewing tanks containing native marine species. Call (902) 426-2373 for tours. Tours offered May through August. Gift shop available. Free admission.

Season: May 1 - August 31
Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.
Phone: (902) 426-2373
www.bio.gc.ca

Bicentennial Theatre
12390 Hwy 224
Middle Musquodoboit, NS
This 230-seat theatre was orginally an Oddfellows' Lodge and has been a focal point of the community since 1928. It houses a rare piece of 19th-century stage art, a backdrop painted by Halifax native William Gill. It was recently restored and is still used as a stage front curtain. Contact the theatre to arrange a showing. The theatre hosts the Bicentennial Players and the annual Kirk Logan Old Time Fiddling Contest, plus visiting musical and theatre acts.

Season: May 15 - October 15
Open mid-May to mid-October
Year-round for events and viewing appointments
Phone: (902) 384-2424
www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bicentennial.theatre/

Bishop's Park
Shore Club Road
Hubbards, NS
Located across from St. Luke's Anglican Church, the park borders the Fitzroy River and offers panoramic views of Hubbards Cove and the surrounding village. In the park you will find a gazebo, interpretation panels, picnic tables, benches, a short walking trail and a variety of shrubs and trees. Operated and maintained by the Hubbards Heritage Society. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
www.hubbardsheritage.ca

Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
1149 Main Street
Dartmouth, NS
This first site of its kind in Canada, this museum, cultural and education centre is dedicated to the preservation, protection, and promotion of African Canadian history in Nova Scotia, the birthplace of Black culture in Canada. It houses static and audio-visual displays, a library and an amphitheatre for cultural performances and lectures. Guided and self-guided tours. Gift shop. Admission charged.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open year-round Tues to Fri 9am to 5pm
June to Sept: Sat 10am to 3pm.
Toll Free: 1-800-465-0767
Phone: (902) 434-6223
www.bccns.com

Casino Nova Scotia
1983 Upper Water Street,
Halifax, NS
Located on the Halifax waterfront, with over 600 ways to play, from blackjack to poker to lots of great slots. Casino Nova Scotia boasts two dining options, free live entertainment, new games. Free admission. Must be 19 or older with government-issued photo ID.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Monday -Thursday 10am to 4am.
Open 10am Friday until 4am Monday.
Table games 12pm to 4am.
Toll Free: 1-888-6GAMES6
Phone: (902) 425-7777
www.casinonovascotia.com

Cathedral Church of All Saints
1320 Martello Street,
Halifax, NS
Opened in 1910, this South End landmark is a wonderful example of Gothic architecture. Visitors are welcome to tour the church, well known for its stained glass windows, needlework, icons and the wood carvings of it's pulpit and chancel. Voluntary donation.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open daily.
Phone: (902) 423-6002
www.cathedralchurchofallsaints.com/

Christ Church
50 Wentworth Street
Dartmouth, NS
The oldest church in Dartmouth (built is 1817), this registered heritage building exemplifies Georgian architecture design. The weather vane atop the steeple depict's Haley's Comet. Genealogical service available.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open by appointment.
Phone: (902) 466-4270
www.christchurchdartmouth.ns.ca

Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
471 Poplar Drive
Dartmouth, NS
Small community-run museum featuring heritage buildings, farm and household artifacts, farm animals and large garden. Rose and Kettle Tearoom and Gift Shop offers home-made lunches and teas. The site adjoins a marsh and woodland walk. Parking and picnic tables. Museum services available by appoinment year-round including inquiries, scheduled tours and events. Call (902) 462-0154 regarding use of facilities and catering. Admission by donation (suggested $2/person).

Season: May 15 - October 15
Mon to Sat 10am to 4pm.
Sun and Holidays noon to 4pm.
Off Season by appointment.
Phone: (902) 434-0222
www.coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca

Cornwallis Street Baptist Church
5457 Cornwallis Street,
Halifax, NS
Cornwallis Street Baptist Church, originally known as the African Baptist Church, was organized in 1832. It was founded by the Reverend Richard Preston, the son of a slave. As a young man, Preston purchased his freedom and made his way from the United States to Canada in search of his mother. She had made her escape a few years earlier. He found her in the settlement of Preston, currently located on the outskirts of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

The original building was constructed on another site and later relocated on Cornwallis Street, where it has served as sanctuary for the congregation and community ever since. In 1892, the church was incorporated as Cornwallis Street Baptist Church. The church underwent extensive renovations in 1914. It is one of the buildings that survived the disastrous Halifax Explosion of 1917. It served as a temporary shelter for many who became homeless as a result of the explosion and during the terrible winter following the city's devastation. The building was also shared with various other church groups whose facilities were demolished during that catastrophe.

Open year-round. Please call (902) 429-5573 to arrange a tour.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Phone: (902) 429-5573
www.cornwallisbaptist.ca

Craig Gallery at Alderney Landing
2 Ochterloney Street
Dartmouth, NS
On the Dartmouth waterfront next to the Metro Transit ferry terminal. Hosts exhibitions by a variety of local professional and amateur artists. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Tues to Fri from noon to 5:30pm
Sat from 9am to 5pm
Sun from 11am to 4pm.
Phone: (902) 461-4698
www.alderneylanding.com

Dalhousie Art Gallery
Dalhousie Art Center,
6101 University Avenue,
Halifax, NS
Changing exhibitions of historic and contemporary art. Film series every Wednesday from September to May. Reading room full of art periodicals and catalogues. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Tues to Fri from 11am to 5pm.
Sat & Sun from noon to 5pm.
Phone: (902) 494-2403
www.artgallery.dal.ca

Dalhousie University Archives & Special Collections
5th Floor Killiam Memorial Library,
6225 University Avenue
Halifax, NS
Archival resources include material on Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia business histories and shipping and the paper of various Nova Scotian cultural groups. Special Collections houses extensive research collections of the works of Kipling, Haliburton, Wilde, Canadian creative writing, rare books, musical scores and recordings.

Archival materials required for evening use must be requested before 4pm and for weekend use by 4pm on Friday. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Sept to April:
Mon to Thurs 11am to 9pm
Fri 11am to 8pm
Sat 2pm to 5pm
Sun 2pm to 9pm

Open May to Aug:
Mon to Fri 11am to 5pm.
Closed between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Phone: (902) 494-3615
www.library.dal.ca/DUASC

Dartmouth Heritage Museum
26 Newcastle Street,
Dartmouth, NS
A broad range of exhibits interpret the heritage of the Dartmouth area. Special events and children's programs throughout the year. The museum is located in "Evergreen" House, a mid-Victorian gentleman's residence, built in 1867. The house was also owned by Helen Creighton, nationally acclaimed folklore archivist and author of Bluenose Ghosts. Guided tours of the main floor features Victorian furnishings and decor plus local history. Rotating exhibits in the top floor gallery hightlight some of the museum's collection or feature local artist displays. Self-guided tour books available in off-season. Gift Shop available. Bus tour groups require advance booking. $2 admission. Children 12 and under free.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Summer hours: Tues to Sun 10am to 5pm.
Off-season hours: Tues to Sat 10 am to 5pm (closed 1pm to 2pm on weekends)
Phone: (902) 464-2300
www.dartmouthheritagemuseum.ns.ca

Discovery Centre
1593 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS
Nova Scotia's hands-on science centre is dedicated to making science fun for all ages. Interactive exhibits allow for experimentation and individual discovery. Visit the Bubble Room, spin on a rotating chair, experiment with magnets and see optical illusions. Catch a live science demonstration. Allow 60 to 90 minutes for a visit. Discovery Shop on site. Admission charged.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Mon to Sat 10am to 5pm,
Sun 1pm to 5pm.
Closed Jan 1, April 6, Nov 11, Dec 25 and Dec 26.
Phone: (902) 492-4422
www.thediscoverycentre.ca

Eye Level Gallery
2063 Gottingen Street
Halifax, NS
This non-profit artist-run center focuses on the work of emerging and established contemporary artsits. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Tue to Sat from noon to 5pm.
Phone: (902) 425-6412
www.eyelevelgallery.ca

Fairbanks Centre/Shubenacadie Canal
54 Locks Road
Dartmouth, NS
This museum celebrates the 183-year history of the Shubenacadie Canal, which moved steam ships between Halifax Harbour and the Bay of Fundy. The centre is home to the municipality's Regional Trails department and is a major gateway to Shubie Park. The Centre is situated adjacent to the reconstructed Lock 3 of the canal system. From here you can take a self-guided historic walking tour. Features include 19th century locks and an 1820s workers' camp. The Centre also offers a model of the locks, plus a detailed history and artifacts. From the Fairbanks Centre you can enter the Trans Canada Trail, the Shubie Park trail system and trails connecting major shopping areas such as Mic Mac Mall and Dartmouth Crossing. Fairbanks Centre walking tour and park open daily year-round. Picnic tables available. Washroom facilities. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Museum open June to Sept: Mon-Fri from 9am to 5pm.
www.shubie.chebucto.org

Fisherman's Cove
Eastern Passage, off Rte.322
Dartmouth, NS
Surrounded by an authentic 200-year old fishing village with colourful boats and shanties, Fisherman's Cove has an inviting collection of craft shops, an art gallery, seafood restaurant, a Marine Interpretive Centre with interactive experiences. Year-round seaside boardwalk with picnic tables available. Free admission to the village, charge for the Marine Interpretive Centre.

Season: May 1 - December 23
Open daily.
May 1 to Oct 31 from 10am to 5pm.
June 1 to Sept 30 from 10am to 8pm,
Nov 1 to Dec 23: Fri, Sat, and Sun 10am to 5pm.

Phone: (902) 465-6093
www.fishermanscove.ns.ca

Fisherman's Life Museum
58 Navy Pool Loop
Jeddore Oyster Pond, NS
Built in the early 1900s, this house once belonged to Ervin Myers, his wife Ethelda and their 13 daughters. They made their living off both the land and sea, fishing throughout the summer and working the woods in the winter. At Fisherman's Life Museum, discover how extraordinary ordinary life used to be. Parking, picnic tables, washrooms on site. Bus tours welcome. Admission charged.

Season: June 1 - October 15
Open daily 9am to 5pm.
Phone: (902) 889-2053
fishermanslife.museum.gov.ns.ca

Fultz House Museum
33 Sackville Drive
Lower Sackville, NS
Located in a house dating back to the 1860s, this museum displays photographs and artifacts relating to Sackville and the surrounding communities. On the property are blacksmith and cooperage shops with tools, and an 1865 horse-drawn hearse. Grounds suitable for wedding services and photographs. Gift shop available. No admission charded (except for special events), donations welcome.

Season: June 1 - August 31
Open daily 10am to 5pm,
By appointment year-round.

Phone: (902) 865-3794
www.fultzhouse.ca

Georges Island National Historic Site of Canada
Although not yet open to the public, the islands fortifications are currently undergoing restoration by Parks Canada. If you take the Halifax/Dartmouth ferry, look out toward the harbout entrance to the nearest island with the small lighthouse on the side. This island played a key role in the harbour's defense system for almost 200 years.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Phone: (902) 426-5080
www.pc.gc.ca

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
Entrance off Sackville Street,
Halifax, NS
One of Canada's most visited national historic sites, the Citadel features exhibits, audio-visual presentations, guided tours, the noon gun and the 78th Highlands & Royal Artillery Regiment. Gift shop and coffee bar available. Admission charged.

Season: May 7 - October 31
Open daily: 9am to 5pm.
During July and Aug: 9am to 6pm. Grounds open daily year-round, 9am to 5pm.
Phone: (902) 426-5080
www.pc.gc.ca

Halifax City Hall
1841 Argyle Street
Halifax, NS
Halifax City Hall, a national historic site, dates from 1888. Designed by Edward Elliot, a Dartmouth native, it represents the Second Empire style popular in the 1870s and 1880s. City Hall is the seat of government for the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Season: January 1 - December 31
www.halifax.ca/community/HalifaxCityHall

Halifax Regional Municipality Archives
81 Ilsley Avenue
Dartmouth, NS
HRM's new Municipal Archives holds the historic municipal records and publications of the City of Halifax, County of Halifax, City of Dartmouth and the Town of Bedford as well as community records from the Region. This research centre for local history hold texts, photographs, maps, plans, and some audio-visual material. Reference, research and copying services available.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Phone: (902) 490-4643
www.halifax.ca/archives/

Hemlock Ravine Park
Entrance at the top of Kent Ave off the Bedford Highway, Rte 2.
Bedford, NS
A 75 hectare (185-acre) forested habitat including a rare virgin stand of hemlocks deep in the ravine. Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, who was commander-in-chief of the British forces in the Maritimes from 1794 to 1800, created a charming retreat for himself and his mistress, Julie St. Laurent. The heart-shaped Julie's Pond, the winding paths through the woods and the little white building on the shore, once a music rotunda, are the only remaining signs of this romantic interlude. No winter maintenance on trails. Dogs permitted on leash. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Phone: (902) 490-4000

HMCS Sackville
Lower Water Street, next to Maritime Musuem of the Atlantic
The Second World War convoy escort corvette has been restored as a floating naval museum and a memorial to the courage and sacrifice of all who served in Canada's navy.

Open by appointment in the off season. Winter contact number is (902) 427-2837. Off season, HMCS Sackville is docked at the naval dockyard.

Season: May 1 - September 30
Phone: (902) 429-2132
www.hmcssackville-cnmt.ns.ca/index.html

Hydrostone
Halifax, NS
Area bordered by Young, Agricola, Duffus and Gottingen Streets, Halifax

Designated a National Historic District, the Hydrostone was built as part of the restoration process in the aftermath of the 1917 Halifax Explosion. Completed in 1920, a total of 325 houses were built from concrete blocks known as hydrostones. The area is considered one of the more attractive and desirable parts of Halifax in which to live. The Hydrostone includes a unique collection of shops set in a European-style market. Picnic tables available.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Market open daily, year-round.
Phone: (902) 454-2000
www.hydrostonemarket.ca
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IMAX
190 Chain Lake Drive
Halifax, NS
Atlantic Canada's only IMAX theatre. IMAX takes people to places most have only dreamed of going. Travel above and below the earth, explore the mysteries of the world or check out conventional films that have been digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of the IMAX experience. Admission charged.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Phone: (902) 876-4806
www.empireimax.com/imax

Khyber Institute of Contemporary Arts
1588 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS
Located in downtown Halifax in a Victorian building dating back to 1888, the Khyber ICA is a non-profit, artist-run centre. It actively supports local, regional, national and international artistic communities by presenting contemporary art in a wide variety of disciplines including the visual arts, theatre, performance and music. View the website regarding programming and membership. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Tues to Sat from noon to 5pm.

Phone: (902) 422-9668
www.khyberarts.ns.ca

Little Dutch (Deutsch) Church
Brunswick at Gerrish Street
Halifax, NS
The Little Dutch Church was the first Lutheran church in Canada, built in 1756. Tours available by apointment only. Call St. George's Parish Office 423-1059 to inquire. Donations welcome.

Season: June 1 - September 30
Open during weekday worship services June -September at 7am and 5:30pm
Phone: (902) 423-1059
www.roundchurch.ca

MacPhee House Community Museum
Hwy #7, West River Bridge,
Sheet Harbour, NS
Located in the historic community of Sheet Harbour, the museum interprets artifacts from the late 19th through mid 20th centuries. Situated in a community park with walking trails along the beautiful West River. Adjoining visitor information centre. Free admission, donations welcome.

Off season by appointment by calling (902) 885-2478.

Season: June 1 - September 15
Open early June to mid-Sept.
Toll Free: (902) 885-2595

Maritime Command Museum Library and Archives
Admiralty House, 2725 Gottingen Street
Halifax, NS
History of Canadian naval forces, especially in Halifax. Gift shop and picnic tables available. Free admission.

Season: January 2 - December 20
Open Mon to Fri from 10am to 3:30pm.
Closed on statutory holidays.
Phone: (902) 721-8250
www.pspmembers.com/marcommuseum

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water Street

Halifax, NS
Immerse yourself in Nova Scotia's rich maritime heritage. Step into the restored early 20th century ship chandlery of William Robertsons and Son or in the summer, head to the museum's dock and climb aboard CSS Acadia, Canada's first hydrographic vessel. From shipwreck treasures to signal flags, the Titanic to the Halifax Explosion, small craft boatbuilding to World War convoys, discover the stories, events and people that define this province. Gift shop available. Admission charged.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open daily year-round.
Closed Mondays from Nov 1 to Apr 30.
Phone: (902) 424-7490
maritime.museum.gov.ns.ca

Mary E. Black Gallery
Nova Scotia Center for Art and Design,
1061 Marginal Road,
Halifax, NS
Nova Scotia's only public gallery hosting local, national and international fine craft exhibitions. Also offering classes and workshops in textiles, wood, metal, glass and pottery. Check website for details. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Tues to Fri from 9am to 5pm
Sat & Sun from 11am to 4pm.
Phone: (902) 492-2522
www.craft-design.ns.ca

Memory Lane Heritage Village
5435 Clam Harbour Road
Lake Charlotte, NS
Heritage village depicting an authentic rural Nova Scotian village in the 1940's. Sixteen buildings with period artifacts, costumed guides, audio soundscapes and traditional skills demonstrations. Cookhouse meals served all day; Tour & Chow special. Rural industries of mining, forestry, fishing and boat building represented here. Farm animals onsite. Eastern Shore archives and genealogy research centre open by appointment (call ahead). Free Internet access. French and German spoken. Gift shop with traditional crafts and fresh bread available. Admission charged. Senior, student and group discounts available. Children under 12 free.

Season: June 15 - September 15
Open daily from 11am to 4pm.
Off season by appointment.
Toll Free: 1-877-287-0697
Phone: (902) 845-1937
www.heritagevillage.ca

Moose River Gold Mines Museum
Moose River Road
From Rte 224 near Elmsvale or from Rte 7 east of Tangier.

Interesting collection of gold mining artifacts and first-hand inforamtion about the famous mine disaster of 1936. The live radio broadcasts from the site were North America's first "media event" and changed the course of radio in Canada. The nearby Moose River Gold Mines Provincial Park preserves the location of the cave-in and rescue. Donations welcome.

Season: July 1 - August 30
Open daily 10am to 5pm.
Other times by appointment.

Phone: (902) 384-2006
www.mvta.net

Mount Saint Vincent University Art Gallery
Seton Academic Center,
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS
Contemporary art, notably women and emerging regional artists. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Tues to Fri from 11am to 5pm,
Sat and Sun from 1pm to 5pm.
Closed Mondays and Holidays and during Christmas week.
Phone: (902) 457-6160
www.msvuart.ca

Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer Street
Halifax, NS
Closed until January 2010 for renovations.

What's bigger, you or a blue whale's rib bone? Can you tell the difference between a drone bee and a worker bee? Do you know how old Gus the tortoise is? Discover the answers to these questions and many more as you explore the wonders of Nova Scotia's land and sea. See ancient fossils, gold, Mi'kmaq artifacts, sea creatures from an ocean tide pool and whale skeletons. In the summer, visit exotic butterflies in the Butterfly House or let staff introduce you to salamanders, snakes and frogs in the Nature Centre. From an eagle's nest to the ocean floor, there's something for everyone. Gift shop, parking and picnic tables. Admission charged.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Closed Mondays from Oct 16 to May 31. Open most holidays.

Phone: (902) 424-7353; 424-6099
nature.museum.gov.ns.ca

Musquodoboit Railway Museum
Musquodoboit Harbour, NS
Housed in the former Canadian National Railway Station circa 1918. Exhibits tell the story of Nova Scotia's railways. The collection includes memorabilia, photographs, maps, posters, tickets, artifacts and a small library. Many exhibits are designed for children, with more in-depth material for the serious railway buff. Part of the former rail line has been transformed into a 15km trail. Gift shop. Free admission, donations welcome.

Season: June 1 - September 30
Open daily June to Sept 9am to 4pm.
Phone: (902) 889-2689

Nova Scotia Archives & Record Management
Public Archives Building,
6016 University Ave.
Halifax, NS
Holdings include inactive records of government departments and corporate bodies(churches, businesses, organizations and communities); papers of families and indivuduals; a 50,000 title library; newspapers; genealogical sources; documentary art and photographs; maps and architectural plans; sound recordings and moving images. Public Internet access C@P site. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Mon to Fri from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Wed from 4:30pm to 9pm
Sat from 9am to 5pm
Closed Sun, holidays and holiday weekends.
Phone: (902) 424-6060
www.gov.ns.ca/nsarm

Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Halifax Metro Centre,
5284 Duke Street
Halifax, NS
Adjacent to the Metro Centre box offfice, the hall is a state-of-the-art facility. Its 6,000 square feet include colourful displays highlighting the diverse backgrounds of Nova Scotia's athletes, builders and teams. The simulator allows visitors of all ages to test their hockey, baseball, soccer, football, and basketball skills. Interactive kiosks allow visitors to access detailed information about inductees using the new website, while the theatre area showcases great moments in Nova Scotian sport. Group visits upon request. Gift shop available. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Mon to Fri 11am to 4:30pm.
Open before all Metro Centre events.
Phone: (902) 421-1266
www.novascotiasporthalloffame.com

NovaScotian Crystal
5080 George Street
Halifax, NS
In the heart of the bustling waterfront, see molten crystal being mouth-blown and hand-cut, using techniques and tools that haven't changed for centuries. Watch the craftsmen work their wonders, each piece producing an expression of the crystalmaker's soul. Vist the showroom of Canada's only crystalmakers to view the complete line of NovaScotian Crystal. View Craftsmen working Monday to Friday. Worldwide shipping available.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Factory and showroom open year-round.
Toll Free: 1-888-977-2797
Phone: (902) 492-0416
www.novascotiancrystal.com

Old Anderson House Craft Shop and Art Gallery
152 Petpeswick Road
Musquodoboit Harbour, NS
Two-storey gallery showcasing Eastern Shore crafts and art.

Season: May 15 - October 15
Open mid-may to mid-Oct daily 10am to 5pm.
Phone: (902) 889-3099
theoldandersonhouse.tripod.com

Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre
4694 Hwy #7
Porter's Lake, NS
Dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the cultural and natural history of the Porters Lake area. Displays focus on wilderness heritage, natural history and outdoor recreational opportunities. Gift Shop available. Free admission, donations welcome.

Season: May 15 - September 15
Open mid-May to mid-Sept.
Phone: (902) 827-2364
crowbartrail@yahoo.com

Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel
Holy Cross Cemetery, South Park and South Streets,
Halifax, NS
Also known as "The Church Built in a Day", this Gothic-style chapel stands near the entrance of Holy Cross Cemetery, the city's oldest Catholic cemetery. In the early morning on August 31, 1843, more than 1,800 people gathered at St. Mary's Basilican and, after mass, walked in procession to the new cemetery. By 7pm, Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel was complete.

Season: April 1 - September 30
Phone: (902) 865-6663
www.ccchalifax.com

Pennant Point Coastal Heritage Park
20 minutes from downtown Halifax on Route 349.
Halifax, NS
In 1990, 26 historic sites were recorded at the park, the vast majority of which are cellar depressions associated with the late 18th century to early 20th century fishing community of Coote Cove. The park is home to three white sand beaches, popularly known as Crystal Crescent Beach and an 8.5km coastal and inland trail system.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open year-round from dawn until dusk.

Pier 21 National Historic Site
1055 Marginal Road
Halifax, NS
Follow in the footsteps of the 1.5 million immigrants and Canadian military service personnel who passed through Pier 21 between 1928 and 1971. Explore Canadian stories of immigration and nation building through interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations and activities for all ages. A research centre, gallery, cafe, and gift shop are located on site. Admission charged. Group rates available.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Limited winter hours, check website for schedule.

Phone: (902) 425-7770
www.pier21.ca

Point Pleasant Park
South end of Tower Road, and the south end of Point Pleasant Drive
Halifax, NS
Only minutes from downtown, this magnificent
75 hectare (186-acre) park covers the southern tip of the Halifax peninsula, jutting into the mouth of the harbour. Features include extensive walking trails, picnic area, canteen and the ruins of several forts. Limited winter maintenance on selected walking trails. No smoking permitted within the park.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open daily, 6am to midnight.
Phone: (902) 490-4700
www.pointpleasantpark.ca/en/home/default.aspx

Prince Alfred Arch
Mason's Cove,
Tangier, NS
90km east of Dartmouth on Hwy 107 & 7; follow signs at Mason Point Rd.

This monument was erected by the Tangier Gold Mine Historical Society in honour of the visit of Queen Victoria's son, Prince Alfred, on Oct 19, 1861, on the site of Nova Scotia's first commercial gold mining operation. Small park onsite.

Season: January 1 - December 31

Prince of Wales Martello Tower National Historic Site
Point Plesant Park,
Halifax, NS
The Martello Tower was built by the order of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, in 1796-97 to help protect British gun batteries in Halifax. It was the first of its type in North America.

Season: July 1 - August 31
Tower is accessible July 1 to Aug 31, 10am to 6pm.
Grounds open year-round.
Phone: (902) 426-5080
www.pc.gc.ca

Province House
1726 Holllis Street
Halifax, NS
Province House is Canada's oldest seat of government. "It was like looking at Westminster through the wrong end of the telescope," said Charles Dickens of it in 1842. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open July & Aug: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm,
Weekends and holidays from 10am to 4pm.
Remainder of the year from Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm.
Phone: (902) 424-4661
www.gov.ns.ca/legislature

Quaker House
57-59 Ochterloney Street
Dartmouth, NS
Within a two-minute walk of the ferry is nestled one of the oldest houses in the region. It was built by the Quaker Whalers in 1786 and is authentically restored and furnished. Costumed guides give interpreted tours of Quaker life and the whaling industry. A "pioneer days" dress-up trunk is available for children. Also featured is the heritage herb/vegetable garden that gives a glimpse of gardening techniques used over 200 years ago. Admission is $2 per person. Children 12 and under are Free. Bus groups require advance booking.

Season: June 1 - August 31
Open Tues to Sun: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm.
Phone: (902) 464-2300
www.dartmouthheritagemuseum.ns.ca

Rev. M.W. Burke-Gaffney Observatory
Saint Mary's University, Robie at Inglis Streets,
Halifax, NS
Free public tours if weather is clear, on the first and third Saturday of each month year-round, and every Saturday June through September. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Phone: (902) 496-8257
www.ap.stmarys.ca/bgo

Royal Canadian Legion Military Museum
Somme Branch 31, 52 King Street
Dartmouth, NS
Military exhibits, artifacts and period costumes from 1756 on, including the Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korean War and Gulf War. Military library available. First level wheelchair accessible. Tours arranged by appointment off-season. Admission charged. Children under 12 are Free.

Season: June 1 - November 11
Mon, Wed, Fri 1pm to 4pm.
Closed holidays.

Phone: (902) 463-1050; 430-0725

Saint George's Round Church
2222 Brunswick Street at Cornwallis Street
Halifax, NS
Saint George's was built in 1800 to accomodate the growing congregation of the Little Dutch Church (see seperate listing). It was designed under the supervision of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent(father of Queen Victoria). It is a National Heritage Site and an elegant wooden example of a circular Palladian church. Visitors welcome. Contact the parish office for service times or to set up a tour.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Phone: (902) 423-1059
www.roundchurch.ca

Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica
Spring Garden Road at Barrington Street
Halifax, NS
When the constuction began on Saint Mary's in 1820, the design was for a much smaller, Georgian church. In the 1860's and 1870's, the building was transformed, inside and out, to the grand Victorian Gothic style. The highly embellished facade was designed by acclaimed New York architect, Patrick Charles Keely, who had designed more than 500 churches in North America. The spire is the tallest polished (dressed) spire in North America, rising 38 metres above the roof. A small museum is located at the back of the altar.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Phone: (902) 423-4116
www.stmarysbasilica.ns.ca

Saint Mary's University Art Gallery
Loyola Building,
5865 Gorsebrook Avenue
Halifax, NS
Exhibitions of contemporaty and historical art by Nova Scotian, Canadian and international artists. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Tues to Fri from 11am to 5pm
Sat & Sun from noon to 5pm.
Phone: (902) 420-5445
www.smuartgallery.ca

Saint Matthew's United Church
1479 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS
Beginning in 1749, Protestant Dissenters (mostly Congregationalists from New England), were permitted to worship in Saint Paul's Church (Church of England) until they had their own place of worship. In 1754, they moved to Mather's Church at the corner of Hollis and Prince streets. After this building was lost to a fire in 1859, the congregation moved to its present site. Saint Matthew's is the oldest United (reformed) church and oldest continuing Protestant congregation in Canada. Sunday worship at 10:30am.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Phone: (902) 423-9209
www.stmatts.ns.ca

Saint Paul's Anglican Church
1749 Argyle Street, Grand Parade
Halifax, NS
Founded in June 1749, this is the oldest Anglican (and oldest non-Roman Catholic) church in Canada and Britan's first overseas cathedral, originally serving settlements from Newfoundland to Ontario.

The crypt holds the remains of the illustrious British colonials of the period 1760 to 1831. The impact of the Halifax Explosion of December 6, 1917 is still to be seen in the wooden sill embedded in the wall above the bronze doors in the narthex and the "Explosion Window" in the west wall. Saint Paul's is an active church with worship services held weekly (see website for a schedule). Visitors are invited to worship with the congregation on Sundays and Wednesdays or simply to pray or meditate in the pews throughout the week. Guided tours Mon to Sat from late May to early Sept: 9am to 4pm. Parish liturgies open to visitors Sun-9am to 11am, Wed-11am (unless ohterwise posted). Genealogical services are available for a fee. Donations welcome.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Phone: (902) 429-2240
www.stpaulshalifax.org

Scott Manor House
15 Fort Sackville Road,
Bedford, NS
A Dutch colonial manor, this provincial heritage site features hand-hewn beams, wishbone chimneys and a hand-dug cellar. Built circa 1770 by Joseph Scott, it now serves as a centre for community heritage. It has a tea room with homemade oatcakes and fresh berries as a well stocked reading and research room. Temporary and permanent exhibits. Donations welcome.

Season: July 1 - August 31
Open daily 1pm to 4pm.
Phone: (902) 832-2336
www.scottmanorhouse.ca

Shearwater Aviation Museum
44 Bonaventure Avenue, 12 Wing Shearwater
Eastern Passage, NS
Displays Canadian military aviation as it evolved at Shearwater through USN, RCAF, RCN and Canadian Forces eras. Includes restored historic aircraft. Ground floor and library are wheelchair accessible. Gift Shop open year round. Admission is by donation.

Season: April 1 - November 31
June to Aug: Open Tues to Fri 10am to 5pm; Sat & Sun noon to 4pm
Sept to Nov & Apr to May: open Tues to Fri 10am to 5pm & Sat noon to 4pm.
Other times by appointment.
Phone: (902) 720-1083
www.shearwateraviationmuseum.ns.ca

Shubie Park
54 Locks Road
Dartmouth, NS
At over 399 acres of land area, Shubie Park is the largest urban wilderness park in HRM. It includes sections of the Trans Canada Trail, two lakes, islands, woodland trails and parts of the historic Shubenacadie Canal. In summer, the park includes a lifeguard beach and campground and in winter the groomed trails and frozen lakes makes excellent cross-country ski and skating areas. This park can be accessed from many locations including Waverley Raod, Dartmouth Crossing, Locks Road and John Brenton Drive.

Season: January 1 - December 31
www.shubie.chebucto.org

Sir Sandford Fleming Park (The Dingle)
Dingle Road,
Halifax, NS
Off Purcell's Cove Road, on the Northwest Arm.

Two major walking trails through four natural habitats: second-growth woodlands, a heath barren, a saltwater habitat and a frog pond. The park also includes a sandy saltwater beach with public wharf and boat launch into the Northwest Arm. The Dingle Tower, guarded by bronze lions at the foot, was commissioned by Sir Sandford Fleming. The 10-storey Tower was dedicated in 1912 to commemorate 150 years of representative governement in Nova Scotia. Take-out canteen (summer only). Picnic tables available. No winter maintenance on walking trails. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Tower open mid-April to mid-November for climbing (depending on weather).
Phone: (902) 490-4000

SS Atlantic Heritage Park and Interpretation Centre
180 Sandy Cove Road
Terence Bay, NS
Follow the SS Atlantic Heritage Park signs from Rte 333 and White's Lake.

In 1873, 562 people lost their lives off the shores of Lower Prospect when the SS Atlantic sank. It was the worst single vessel marine disaster to occur off the Canadian coast prior to the sinking of the Titanic. This heritage site is the burial place for 277 of the victims and includes a park with a seaside boardwalk and a monument to the victims and an interpretation centre with a craft shop. The park is wheelchair accessible. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Season: May 1 - October 1
Centre open May to Oct.
Park open year-round.

Phone: (902) 852-1557
www.ssatlantic.com

The Old Burying Ground
Corner of Barrington Street and Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS
A designated National Historic Site and registered Provincial Heritage Property. The first grave was dug the day after English settlers arrived on June 21, 1749. The land was set aside as a "common burial ground" outside the stockade of the new fortified town of Halifax. This site is a visible expression of all that Halifax witnessed in its first 100 years. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Season: May 1 - October 1
Phone: (902) 429-2240

The Public Gardens
Main entrance on the corner of South Park Street and Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS
The finest original formal Victorian Public Garden in North America. Enjoy historic fountains, statuary, a natural pond system and summer Sunday afternoon band concerts, set among colourful flower beds and magnificent specimen trees. Newly renovated public washroom (with family washroom), bus tour drop-off area (on Spring Garden Road) and Horticulture Hall. Free admission.

Season: May 10 - November 30
Open early May to late November daily 8am to dusk.
Phone: (9020 490-4000
www.halifaxpublicgardens.ca

Thomas McCulloch Museum
1355 Oxford Street
Halifax, NS
Biology Department, Life Sciences Centre, Dalhousie University.

Exhibit of mounted birds of Nova Scotia prepared about 150 years ago by Thomas McCulloch; collection of life like ceramic mushrooms created by Alma and Ernst Lorenzen of Lantz, NS; collections of tropical fish, butterflies and seashells. Food court in building. Picnic tables available. Free admission.

Season: January 1 - December 31
Open Mon to Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Closed holidays.
May open at other times by special request.
Phone: (902) 494-3515
biotype.biology.dal.ca/museum/

Waverley Heritage Museum
1319 Rocky Lake Drive
Waverly, NS
Displays on gold mining and the Acadia Powder Mill Company; photographs of past residents and scenes chronicling Waverley's history. Free admission, donations appreciated.

Season: July 1 - August 31
Open daily 1pm to 5pm.
Open by appointment off-season.
Phone: (902) 861-2427
waverley.chebucto.org/museum.html

World Peace Pavilion
Ferry Terminal Park, Dartmouth waterfront
Dartmouth, NS
All the countries of the world were invited by Metro Youth for Global Unity to participate in a Peace Pavilion dedicated as a tribute to the spirit of global peace and harmony. Over 75 countries have contributed to date; including a portion of a brick from the Great Wall of China and a piece of the Berlin Wall. Free admission.

Season: May 1 - November 1
Open 8am to dusk.
www.halifax.ca

York Redoubt National Historic Site of Canada
Purcell's Cove Rd,
Purcell's Cove, NS
Overlooking the entrance to the harbour and McNabs Island, York Redoubt was part of Halifax's extensive defence system. Parts of the fort date from the 1790's to the Second World War, while the large cannons are from the 1860's. Magnificent harbour views, picnic grounds and interpretive center open seasonally. Free admission.

Season: May 15 - October 15
Centre is open 9am to 6pm.
Grounds open year-round.

Phone: (902) 426-5080
www.pc.gc.ca