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Museums

Replica Maud Lewis House
Replica Maud Lewis House in Digby, Nova Scotia

Did you know that there is a true-to-scale replica of Maud Lewis’ house, just outside Digby, Nova Scotia? We didn’t until we happened upon it during a trip to Digby this summer. My daughter was delighted to find it; they have been studying Maud Lewis at school. We were so
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Tyrannosaurs Meet the Family
Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Discovery Centre

This summer, in the Discovery Centre’s Wilson Gallery, it’s Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, taking over from the immensely popular Science of Rock n’ Roll – the inaugural exhibition at the new centre. Member Preview: Sunday, May 29th, 5:00 – 8:00 pm This exciting featured exhibit is on its premiere tour of North America.
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Prince of Wales Tower Martello Tower
Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site (Martello Tower)

  The Prince of Wales Tower, known locally as The Martello Tower: is a popular stop on a tour around the South End of Halifax’s Point Pleasant Park. The Prince of Wales tower is the oldest Martello tower in North America. The forts and batteries erected around Point Pleasant Park
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Black Loyalist Heritage Centre
Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, Birchtown, Nova Scotia

How about a trip to the South West tip of Nova Scotia? There, you will find Nova Scotia’s newest museum, The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre which tells  the story of the world’s largest free African population outside of Africa, in the late 18th century. In addition to the Centre, you can also visit historic buildings and the
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Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas
Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas – The Museum of Natural History

New discoveries and technologies reveal how dinosaurs lived, moved and behaved. The Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas exhibition is a showcase of  modern paleontology, introducing a dynamic vision of dinosaurs and the scientists who study them. Find out how science allow us to allow us to explore the world of
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The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Immigration Stories: A Visit to The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 from 3 Perspectives

At the newly renovated Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax, visitors can explore what it is like to be an immigrant, refugee or a displaced person arriving in Canada. A trip to this remarkable museum is a meaningful experience, particularly in light of the Canadian government’s decision to
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Sable Island Halifax Museum
Sable Island: Over the Dunes, Beyond Wild Horses at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History

Sable Island National Park Reserve, 300 kilometers southeast of Halifax, is famous for its wild horses and shipwrecks. This exciting exhibit explores the rich diversity of plants and animals that thrive on the sandbar island despite the winds, waves and isolation. The 2,000-square-foot exhibit includes a recreated research station and
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York Redoubt National Historic Site

  Established in 1793 on a bluff overlooking the harbour entrance, and expanded in the 19th and 20th centuries, York Redoubt was a key element in the defence of Halifax Harbour. Visit the Second World War Command Centre, and enjoy the scenic views of the harbour mouth and adjacent coastline.
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Memory Lane Heritage Village

  Memory Lane Heritage Village located in Lake Charlotte in the Eastern Shore region is an award-winning living history village depicting life in rural Nova Scotia during the 1940s, an era transformed by modern conveniences. The village features 16 rescued and restored buildings with period artifacts including a general store,
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Cole Harbour Farm Heritage Museum

The Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Farm Museum is a community museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting Cole Harbour’s agricultural past, and to developing understanding of plants, animals and farming today.  It’s a great place to bring the kids for an afternoon play, with all kinds of interesting nooks and crannies
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