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Bedford Institute of Oceanography Jan 4, 2003 to Dec 31, 2009
Canada's largest centre for oceans research and one of the most respected oceans research institutions in the world. May through August free guided tours of the Bedford Institute of Oceanography can be tailored to meet particular interests, age group, and size. Highlights include: our Titanic exhibit, touch tanks, and hands-on activities . For more information please call:(902) 426-4306 or (902) 426-2373 |
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Discovery Centre Jan 1, 2003 to Dec 31, 2009
Open since the fall of 1990, Discovery Centre has entertained and enlightened more than 300,000 visitors, both on site and throughout the Atlantic region with our travelling exhibits program. More than 80 hands-on exhibits illuminate the entertaining and educational principles of bridges, electricity, chemistry, bubbles, light and sound, health, physics, optical illusions and more. |
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Fisherman Jun 1, 2005 to Oct 17, 2009
A hearty welcome awaits you in this Nova Scotian fisherman's house from the early 1900s. Come enjoy the music of a pump organ in the parlour, see the handmade rugs and decorations around the home owned by Ervin and Ethelda Myers and their 13 daughters in the early 1900's.
Open June 1-Oct. 15
Mon.-Sat., 9:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun., 1-5:30 pm |
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site Jan 1, 2003 to Dec 31, 2009
Constructed between 1828 and 1856, this citadel is an impressive star-shaped masonry structure complete with its defensive ditch, ramparts, musketry gallery, powder magazine, garrison cells, guard room, barracks and school room. On the guided tour, visitors may see the 78th Highland Regiment in action, hear the beauty of the bagpipes and ask a soldier's wife what life was like back then. |
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Halifax Feast Dinner Theatre Feb 11, 2005 to Dec 31, 2009
The Halifax Feast Dinner Theatre, Halifax's premiere dinner theatre, serves up a full evening of dining and entertainment that is second to none. Featuring the best singers, actors, and dancers in town, The Feast produces three musical comedy shows a year. From the moment you enter the theatre and dining room, you are greeted by the actors, in a character, and whisked in to the world of the current show, and into an evening of non-stop fun and entertainment. A two act musical comedy, audience interaction, and a fabulous three course meal, make this the best entertainment value in town and an excellent place to celebrate a birthday or staff gathering. Located in the Maritime Centre at the corner of Barrington and Salter streets, the beautifully appointed theatre and dining room plays host to shows that consistently receive critical acclaim from press and patrons a like. The Halifax Feast Halifax's most entertaining indulgence. |
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Historical Halifax Waterfront Jan 1, 2003 to Dec 31, 2009
The Waterfront Area in Halifax stretches along the boardwalk, as far as the Sackville Landing. You will be entertained, you will find gastronomic delights, and your senses will drink in a multitude of "sites, sounds and smells". The Shopping in the Waterfront Area, is another eclectic mix. You will find inexpensive trinkets and souvenirs, or excellent quality apparel and gifts. There are outdoor kiosks, and a mall inside "Historic Properties", where the "finds" are exquisite. |
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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic May 15, 2005 to Dec 31, 2009
Nautical and marine history of Atlantic Canada including the Halifax Explosion, an early shipchandlery, Days of Sail gallery, small craft gallery and a lighthouse light. CSS Acadia, a 1913 hydrographic research vessel that charted the coasts of Labrador and the Arctic, is moored outside (open May through October) as is HMCS Sackville, the sole survivor of WWII corvette convoys escorts from Halifax to England during World War II. The museum also has a permanent exhibit about the Titanic disaster with 20 artifacts (the only surviving deck chair ) and dozens of photographs. The Museum open year round. Museum hours: May and October - Mon. to Sat. 9:30am to 5:30pm, Tues. to 8pm, Sun. 1pm to 5:30pm. June to September - Mon. to Sat. 9:30am to 5:30pm, Tues. to 8pm, Sun. 10:30am to 5:30pm. November to April - closed Mondays, otherwise open 9:30am to 5pm, and Tues. to 8pm. |
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Murphy May 24, 2005 to Sep 31, 2009
Excitement for the whole family. Hop aboard the Haligonian III for a 2 1/2 hour tour in and around the Halifax harbour. Watch a marine life video. View a demonstration of a lobster trap being pulled out of the water. |
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Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum May 15, 2008 to Dec 31, 2009
Housed in the former Canadian National Railway Station (c.1918). Exhibits tell the story of Nova Scotia's railway. 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. Season: June 1 - January 1 |
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History May 15, 2005 to Dec 31, 2009
Located on the ground floor of the Seton Academic Centre, this museum features the natural wonders of Nova Scotia. See an eagle's nest, stand beside a moose, and a real whale skeleton. Displays cover geology, botany, mammals, birds and marine life, archaeology and impressive Mi'kmaq quillwork. See fossils (including a mastodon skeleton) , mineral specimens, semi-precious gems, dioramas and a botany gallery. Open June 1 to October 15, Mon. to Sat. 9:30am to 5:30pm, Wed. to 8pm, Sun. 1pm to 5:30pm. Winter hours: closed Mondays, otherwise open until 5pm, Wed. to 8pm |
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NS Sport Hall of Fame Jan 1, 2003 to Dec 31, 2009
The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame honours excellence in athletes, teams, and builders, who have made outstanding contributions to Nova Scotia's sport heritage and culture. This colourful history is reflected through the display of trophies and awards, uniforms, photographs, sporting equipment and other memorabilia spanning over one hundred years. |
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Pier 21 National Historic Site Dec 1, 2004 to Dec 31, 2009
From the twenties to the seventies, Pier 21 was Canada's 'front door' to over a million immigrants, wartime evacuees, refugees, troops, war brides and their children. This enriched our social and cultural landscape and uplifted the very soul of a nation forever. Pier 21, a National Historic Site, has been transformed into a testament to Canada's profoundly emotional immigration experience. The sheer impact of the interactive displays, virtual projections and abundance of fascinating images is simply overwhelming. Nov 29-07 to Mar 31-08 form Tues-Sat, Apr 01-08 to Apr 30-08 Mon-Sat |
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Putting Edge May 24, 2005 to Dec 31, 2009
An exciting indoor glow in the dark mini-golf adventure, where you will be immersed in a calidiscope of vibrant colors and up-beat music. Fun for the entire family! |
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Truro Raceway Aug 11, 2005 to Dec 31, 2009
Operating year round, Truro Raceway offers live harness racing every Sunday and simulcasts harness and thoroughbred races from across North America every day! Admission is free, parking is free! Where else can you enjoy a full day's entertainment for as little or as much as your budget allows? Bring the kids, the in-laws, even the dog! Harness Racing is fun for the whole family! Located in the hub of Nova Scotia, Truro Raceway is the province's largest harness racing facility, and stables more than 220 horses on the property. The glass-enclosed Grandstand offers comfortable seating, a canteen, and The Trackside Lounge. |
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Truro Tidal Bore Interpretive Centre Jan 1, 2003 to Dec 31, 2009
The moon and sun create gravitational forces that act on the waters of the world giving us high and low tides. Thanks to the unique shape and conditions present in the Bay of Fundy these changes are greatly amplified. In fact, the Bay of Fundy is home to the highest recorded tides in the world. One can literally see the tide coming in. In some places, the effect is so dramatic that it can be seen as a wave called a Tidal Bore. Depending on conditions, Tidal Bore size can range from a ripple to over a meter in height. |
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Uniacke Estate Museum Park Jun 1, 2008 to Oct 15, 2008
Uniacke Estate was the country property of Attorney-General Richard John Uniacke. The house, built 1813-15, with its original furnishings is one of Canada's finest examples of a grand country house in the Georgian tradition. The estate offers visitors a vivid glimpse of 19th-century life among Nova Scotia's gentry. The survival of such a house with its contents is very rare. Open: June 1-Oct. 15 Mon.-Sat. 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sun. 11 am-5:30 pm Note: Although Uniacke House is open only during the above hours, walking trails are open from dawn until dusk, year round. Closing time is posted at the Welcome Panel. |
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