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Halifax8
  • The Nova Scotia Museum began with the collection of the Mechanics Institute in Halifax, founded in December 1831. (wikipedia.org)
  • Another of the Nova Scotia resorts in the family is found along the eastern coast, just two hours from Halifax . (destination360.com)
  • Shipwrecks are a big part of Halifax history and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, chronicles hundreds of them. (gypsynester.com)
  • The museum also documents another catastrophe that struck the city just a few years after the sinking of the Titanic, the Halifax Explosion. (gypsynester.com)
  • Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is located in the national historic site at the Halifax seaport where nearly one million immigrants landed in Canada from 1928 to 1971. (experiencepass.ca)
  • Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia is a must see! (your-nova-scotia-holiday.com)
  • So, it is only right and proper that this marine museum be in Halifax. (your-nova-scotia-holiday.com)
  • After several locations the museum finally made it to its current home in 1982 on the Halifax Waterfront. (your-nova-scotia-holiday.com)
Canada including N1
  • The Bay of Fundy tour is always a highlight of our fully guided Caravan Maritime Provinces tour where we explore the east coast of Canada including Nova Scotia & PEI! (caravan.com)
Gallery of Nova Scotia1
  • The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is the largest art museum in Atlantic Canada , and has a varied collection, from historic Inuit stone carvings to Nova Scotian folk art, nautical paintings, classical portraits, and even the small home of one of the province's most prominent folk artists, Maud Lewis. (afar.com)
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Scotia's3
  • The NSM delivers programs, exhibits and products which provide both local residents and tourists in Nova Scotian communities an opportunity to experience and learn about Nova Scotia's social and natural history. (wikipedia.org)
  • While scientists know these animals roamed throughout the continent, Nova Scotia's unique karst topography makes it one of the richest deposits of mastodon fossils. (canadiangeographic.ca)
  • Take your time to visit the many exhibits featuring Nova Scotia's marine life including steamships, small craft, the Canadian navy, the age of sail, World War II convoys, shipwrecks, Sable Island and the Battle of the Atlantic. (your-nova-scotia-holiday.com)
Dartmouth1
Highland Village Museum1
Heritage6
  • Lighthouses of Nova Scotia: Discovering their history and heritage. (wikipedia.org)
  • Originally established in 1976 as the Federation of Museums, Heritage and Historical Societies, the name was changed to Federation of Nova Scotia Heritage in 1982. (ansm.ns.ca)
  • For many Atlantic Canadian communities, heritage sites such as museums are vital to cultural identity and a key source of revenue, both of which are paramount for community survival. (gabrielledurepos.com)
  • NSM is a provincial museum complex involving 27 heritage sites located across Nova Scotia. (gabrielledurepos.com)
  • The city's native Canadian Mi'kmaq community known as Membertou has its own Heritage Park with a museum and excellent shop of native crafts. (cruisecritic.com)
  • The museum features exhibitions that demonstrate the heritage, culture and science of the area with permanent and travelling collections. (thecrazytourist.com)
Sydney4
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Curator4
  • During the past year we have been exploring the impact of the Museum's first Curator, Dr. David Honeyman , and his work representing Nova Scotia at the 1862 International Exhibition in London. (novascotia.ca)
  • During the Museum's 150th anniversary, we are taking time to learn more about the Museum's history - including Dr. David Honeyman, the first Curator of the Nova Scotia Museum. (novascotia.ca)
  • As we begin the journey of #FindingHoneyman, we start with a timeline of David Honeyman - the first Curator of the Nova Scotia Museum. (novascotia.ca)
  • We think of them as ice age animals, but the mastodon actually lived in a temperature and an environment surrounded by animals that we would all recognize today, except for the sabre-toothed cats and the giant beavers," says Tim Fedak, curator of geology at the Nova Scotia Museum. (canadiangeographic.ca)
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Cape Breton1
  • [1] )is an unincorporated settlement in the Municipality of the County of Inverness on the west coast of Cape Breton Island , Nova Scotia , Canada. (wikipedia.org)
Geology3
  • In April 1859, Rev. David Honeyman gave a public lecture on geology, describing the fossils and rocks at Arisaig, Nova Scotia. (novascotia.ca)
  • Today, as we celebrate the 200th birthday of John Ruskin (Born Feb. 8, 1819), it is exciting to have recently discovered a historical connection between Ruskin and the early geology collection of the Nova Scotia Museum. (novascotia.ca)
  • As a paleontologist and geoscientist, I am particularly interested in Honeyman's work studying and promoting the geology of Nova Scotia. (novascotia.ca)
Gaelic5
  • The roots of Gaelic Nova Scotia are found in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland where significant Social and economic changes in the 18th century disrupted the traditional lifestyle of the people. (novascotia.ca)
  • These changes prompted our Gaelic ancestors to look towards Nova Scotia. (novascotia.ca)
  • Between the mid 1700's and the late 1800's tens of thousands of Gaelic speaking Scots came to Nova Scotia to begin a new life in a land rich with resources, but full of its own challenges. (novascotia.ca)
  • The language, culture and rural lifestyle of our Gaelic ancestors flourished in Nova Scotia throughout the 1800's into the early 1900's when changes such as the attraction of cities, industrial jobs, railroads and an English-only school system began to make it difficult to continue on as they had. (novascotia.ca)
  • The house is now a living museum that celebrates the Gaelic culture and history in Nova Scotia. (thecrazytourist.com)
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Exhibitions2
Scotians1
Titanic4
Specimens3
  • The organization manages more than 200 historic buildings, living history sites, vessels, and specialized museums and about one million artifacts and specimens, either directly or through a system of co-operative agreements with societies and local boards. (wikipedia.org)
  • A mastodon skeleton, tusks and other specimens are displayed at the Nova Scotia Museum's Age of the Mastodon exhibition. (canadiangeographic.ca)
  • The femur isn't the only evidence of mastodons found in Nova Scotia - half a dozen specimens have been reported since, including teeth, bone fragments, tusks and, most significantly, the near-complete skeleton of an adult and the partial skeleton of a juvenile hauled out of a sinkhole at the Milford gypsum quarry in 1991. (canadiangeographic.ca)
History7
  • The museum staff and volunteers undertake a variety of restoration projects, create cultural and natural history displays, and participate in historical reenactments. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Wile Carding Mill Museum is a historic site that showcases the history of the textile industry in Nova Scotia. (comeexplorecanada.com)
  • Visitors can take a guided tour of the mill and learn about the history of the textile industry in Nova Scotia. (comeexplorecanada.com)
  • The near complete skeletons and other assorted bones are now on display at the Age of the Mastodon exhibition at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History and will begin touring across the province this winter. (canadiangeographic.ca)
  • It really is a floating museum and has a played a vital role in Canada's marine history. (your-nova-scotia-holiday.com)
  • The exhibit will showcase award winning conservation and wildlife photography that was originally hosted by the BBC and London's Museum of Natural History. (rom.on.ca)
  • Visit the museum and learn all about the history of the community. (thecrazytourist.com)
Canada's1
  • Today, as Canada's sixth national museum, we share the ongoing story of immigration to Canada-past to present, and coast to coast. (experiencepass.ca)
Villages1
  • This pattern of chain immigration saw communities and villages spring up all over Nova Scotia which were mostly based on family connections or religious beliefs. (novascotia.ca)
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Explore1
  • You are welcome to explore this picturesque site and browse through the museum. (seacoasttrail.com)
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Collections1
  • As well as managing and maintaining historical collections, the museum has sponsored the publication of many historical books, pamphlets and other documents. (wikipedia.org)
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  • While visiting the museum, enjoy La Cuisine de Brigette, the tearoom where you will be find mouth-watering homemade baked goods and their famous fudge for sale. (seacoasttrail.com)
  • They landed on the shores of Nova Scotia to find a home where they could live their lives freely, but where they faced new challenges such as adapting to our significantly different climate. (novascotia.ca)
  • The site is the location of the first recorded mastodon fossil find in Nova Scotia. (canadiangeographic.ca)
Celebrates1
  • The other main difference is that this museum celebrates mass manufacturing, and Trashmagination celebrates handmade items. (trashmagination.com)
Place4
  • This favorite of families and couples alike is just steps from the boardwalk, beautiful beach, and the Casino Nova Scotia, an excellent place to enjoy some gambling. (destination360.com)
  • I searched the museum for anything handmade, and there was a table that she had decorated with happy face bottle caps and grout, so there was some "making" in this place. (trashmagination.com)
  • Place or museum. (whichmuseum.com)
  • The perfect place to buy souvenirs or to take home a little part of Nova Scotia for yourself. (afar.com)
Travel1
  • Wileville, Nova Scotia may be a small community, but it offers a variety of attractions and natural wonders that make it a great destination for travel and tourism. (comeexplorecanada.com)
Archives1
Historical1
  • Five years earlier, Richard Brown, the first mine manager for the General Mining Association in Cape Breton, wrote in Thomas C. Haliburton's An Historical and Statistical Account of Nova Scotia of a strange sight in Bras d'Or Lake: "Enormous bones, resembling thigh bones, six feet in length, are reported to have been seen lying at the bottom of the lake. (canadiangeographic.ca)
Visit3
  • If you are planning a visit to the Museum or have questions about anything you see on this site, please contact us at your convenience. (minersmuseum.com)
  • Our friendly and helpful visitor guides will do everything they can to make sure your visit to the Miners' Museum is enjoyable! (minersmuseum.com)
  • No matter what your budget or where you plan to visit in the province, you could consider reservations at a romantic resort in Nova Scotia. (destination360.com)
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  • The museum features a working carding mill, which was used to process wool into yarn. (comeexplorecanada.com)
  • Kids can also enjoy visiting the museum, as it features an area just for them in its Discovery Corner. (thecrazytourist.com)
Largest1
  • One advisory targets Shelburne County, near Barrington Lake in southwestern Nova Scotia, where the largest of the wildfires is burning. (ctvnews.ca)
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Language1
  • The Gaels of Nova Scotia hold tightly to an ancient legacy through their language, cultural expression, music and dance, and faith. (novascotia.ca)
Enjoy1
  • The Peaceful Revolution: 250 Years of Democracy in Nova Scotia chronicles the brawls, battles, petitions, and protests on the long road to the parliamentary democracy Canadians enjoy today. (dartmouthheritagemuseum.ns.ca)
Long4
  • The list of things to do is long at this romantic resort in Nova Scotia, including kayaking and canoeing. (destination360.com)
  • A stay at the Delta or one of the Nova Scotia oceanfront resorts is especially wonderful when the weather is warm and the days are long. (destination360.com)
  • Home to the world's highest tides and separating New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, the 200-mile long (320 km) Bay of Fundy attracts visitors from around the globe. (caravan.com)
  • She is now a museum ship and welcomes visitors for tours all summer long. (your-nova-scotia-holiday.com)
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