Windsor Museums

Situated in the village of Avondale, this establishment commemorates the heritage of shipbuilding with authentic artifacts and displays, plus a traditional wooden boat shop that offers demonstrations. The site also has a licensed 1760-style tea room.

Explore the early days of Canadian hockey in the place where it was born - Windsor. Memorabilia includes old photographs and antique gear, such as wooden pucks, hockey sticks hand-carved by the local Mi'kmaq First Nation and early stock skates. Open year-round. Admission is by donation.

Learn about one of Nova Scotia's oldest communities at this informative museum. Explore displays pertaining to household and industrial life of days gone by. Open June 22 to September 4.

In the 1830s, Judge Thomas Chandler Haliburton wrote his famous "Sam Slick" stories at this elegant villa. Haliburton was also a legislator, lawyer and historian. His villa, set in a 16-hectare estate overlooking Windsor and the Avon River was built in 1836. Visitors can wind their way through numerous scenic pathways or browse the giftshop. Open June 1 - October 15, donations welcomed.

This historic house and estate, located between Dartmouth and Windsor on Route 1, is a true Georgian-style development that was built in 1813 for Attorney-General Richard John Uniacke. The property has seven scenic walking trails that can be enjoyed any time of year. The house, which is open from June to mid-October, gives visitors a feel for the lives on 19th century Nova Scotian gentry. The tea room in the basement is operated by knowledgeable museum interpreters.

Located in Hantsport, formerly one of the largest ship-building ports in the World, this museum celebrates the regions past nautical glory. The house, built by ship builder Ezra Churchill in 1860, exhibits traditional Victorian architecture that is fascinating to explore. Open June 15 to August 31. Admission is free.