Residents of Nova Scotia, we encourage you to explore the beauty in our own backyard. Be sure to check ahead with restaurants, accommodations, and attractions to ensure they are open and to learn what safety precautions are required before you go.
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Attractions
The Northumberland and Eastern Shores have a multitude of historic museums and sites, as well as community run museums for visitors to learn about the lifestyles along our shores. There is something for every age and interest. Step back in time to learn about the Hector passengers at Hector Heritage Quay in Pictou, 1867 Sherbrooke Village, the industries of Nova Scotia in the Museum of Industry in Stellarton or 1940’s Eastern Shore at Memory Lane Heritage Village. Our award winning attractions are around every bend.
St. Mary’s Church
Pictou County’s oldest wooden church, a masterpiece of pioneer architecture was opened in 1834.
Giant Hummingbird Sculpture
Measuring almost 3 metres, this outdoor hummingbird sculpture is the largest in North America.
Africentric Heritage Park
A park located in New Glasgow, dedicated to the history of Nova Scotians of African descent.
Indigenous Art Gallery
Sherbrooke Village’s Indigenous Art Gallery exhibits and interprets art with a focus on the works of Indigenous artists.
A Walk Through Time Museum
The museum showcases impressive antiques, artifacts and horse drawn machinery.
Caribou Lighthouse
The third Caribou Lighthouse, the one that remains standing today, was constructed around 1971.
Westray Miners Memorial Park
A park dedicated to the Westray Mine explosion in 1992.
Prince Henry Sinclair Monument
A monument to commemorate the landing of Prince Henry Sinclair and offers a panoramic view of Chedebucto Bay.
Memory Lane Heritage Village
Explores rural life in Nova Scotia during the 1940s, including life during and after the Second World War.
Heritage Churches
Historical 19th-century churches located downtown Antigonish.
Cape George Point Lighthouse
Cape George Lighthouse is still guiding ships safely ashore with its flashing lamp.
Cape George Heritage School
A 1925 one-room schoolhouse converted into a museum.
Scotia Ferry Look-off
A beautiful look-off spot with 1.7 km of maintained trail to explore!
Place Savalette
Captain Savalette was a fisherman from France, who used the shores and islands of Tor Bay to fish during the 1500s and 1600s.
Icelandic Memorial
A memorial to Nova Scotia’s Icelandic settlers.
Queensport Lighthouse
The Queensport Lighthouse is a heritage lighthouse because of its historical, architectural, and community values.
Old Court House Museum & Visitor Information Centre
The building is home to a museum that explores Guysborough’s cultural history, and a Visitor Information Centre.
Canso Islands National Historic Site
Come and relax as you wander through the ruins of an 18th century fishing settlement.
Whitman House Museum & Visitor Information Centre
Illustrates the history of Canso Town and eastern Guysborough County, with exhibits from Canso Harbour.
Out of the Fog Lighthouse Museum
Exhibits showcases the light-keeper’s way of life and demonstrates the operations of the light station.
Parc de nos Ancêtres
A peaceful, historic park that features a series of large stones, all painted by a talented artist.
Goldboro Interpretive Centre
Displays of artifacts and photos of the mining and fishing history of Goldboro and the surrounding areas.
Port Bickerton Lighthouse Interpretive Centre
The lighthouse has been an important and integral part of the local community since the establishment of the first lighthouse in 1901.
MacPhee House Community Museum & Visitor Information Centre
This heritage building features a museum and visitor information centre.
Barry Colpitts Folk Art
Folk art birds, mermaids and animals in and around a brightly decorated house.
Fishermen’s Life Museum
Come in for a cup of tea and a warm welcome at this typical homestead of an inshore fisherman.
Harbour Breezes Daylilies
A gardener’s delight featuring over 800 varieties of daylilies and 100 varieties of rare Japanese irises.
Moose River Gold Mines Museum
A provincial park established in 1986 occupies the nearby mine site.
Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre and Cultural Centre
A 230-seat restored heritage building that serves as both theatre venue and community facility in the heart of Musquodoboit Valley.
Musquodoboit Railway Museum & Visitor Information Centre
The building houses a museum and a visitor information centre with a picnic area outside.
L’Acadie de Chezzetcook / Acadian House Museum
Experience Acadian life as lived in Grand Desert and West Chezzetcook.
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
A community museum established on the site of an original 200-year-old family farm.
Fisherman’s Cove
Explore a restored 200-year old fishing village, walk the boardwalk, sample seafood, and do some shopping!
St. Mary’s River Association Salmon Museum
The beautiful St. Mary’s River has been a popular spot for anglers and nature lovers for decades.
Goldenville Gold Mining Interpretive Centre
The Goldenville Gold District was once known as Nova Scotia’s Klondike
Sherbrooke Village Provincial Museum
Every day is a trip back in time as Nova Scotia’s 19th-century heritage is brought to life.
Pictou County Military Museum
The collection commemorates the contributions of those who have served in the army, navy, air force and special services.
Culloden Memorial Cairn
In 1938 a cairn was erected on the site of a non-denominational cemetery to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Culloden.
Loch Broom Log Church
This replica was built in 1973 to resemble, as closely as possible, the original church that formed the mother congregation of Presbyterianism in the area.
Hector Heritage Quay
The Hector Heritage Quay features the story of the 18th-century Scottish migration.
McCulloch House Museum & Genealogy Centre
The early 19th-century home of Dr. McCulloch contains various artifacts as well as genealogical information.
Trenton Heritage Room
Trenton’s diverse and distinct industrial heritage is showcased at the Trenton Heritage Room.
Nova Scotia Museum of Industry
Atlantic Canada’s largest museum offers fun artifacts, exhibits, and stories.
Hopewell Footbridge & Trail
This municipal heritage site features one of the last surviving footbridges in North America.
Community Historical Kiosks
Kiosks are located in different communities of Pictou County to explain each area’s rich history.
Northumberland Fisheries Museum & Lobster Hatchery
The museum preserves the area’s rich sea heritage and offers an Adopt-a-Lobster program.
Pictou County Sports Heritage Hall of Fame
The museum houses over 2000 artifacts, scrapbooks, a video library, and medals in over 30 categories of sport.
Crombie House: Sobeys Art Foundation
One of the finest private collections of its kind, the Sobey Art Foundation has assembled exemplary examples from Canadian Masters.
Carmichael-Stewart House Museum
Built in 1880, the home is filled with exquisite Victorian architecture, from stained glass windows to a grand staircase.
Antigonish Heritage Museum
This community museum features exhibits depicting the cultural heritage of Antigonish.
Arisaig Lighthouse & Lobster Interpretive Centre
Interpretive panels are located on rocks around the Lighthouse which tell the story of the historic fishing community of Arisaig.
Ballantyne’s Cove Tuna Interpretive Centre
Interpretive panels describe the life cycle of tuna and the history of tuna fishing.
Old Barn Gallery & Garden
Contemporary abstract art and old-fashioned gardens, located on Beaver Dam Farm.
Mulgrave Heritage Centre
Built in the form of a replica to the former Scotia Ferry, the museum is a must see stop on the Marine drive.
Seafoam Lavender Company & Gardens
Family-run lavender farm with a wide range of natural lavender products.
Lismore Sheep Farm Wool Shop
A wide selection of beautiful, locally made wool, sheepskin products and wooden knitting needles.