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As of April 2021, there were 91 National Historic Sites designated in Nova Scotia, 26 of which are administered by Parks Canada (identified below by the beaver icon ). [1] [2] Map all coordinates using OpenStreetMap
Nova Scotia embraces its long, rich history. Explore our incredible UNESCO sites and National Historic Sites located throughout the province.
Fort Edward National Historic Site. Fort Edward is home to North America’s oldest blockhouse, a two-storey defensive structure built by the British in 1750 to secure their hold over Nova Scotia. Visitors today can visit the grounds and blockhouse to see a piece of Canada’s military history.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Stay overnight in an oTENTik. Grand-Pré National Historic Site. Roofed accommodations. Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. Parks Canada Reservation Service: 1-877-RESERVE (737-3783) | Outside of North America: 519-826-5391. Reserve online.
- Age of Sail Heritage Centre
- An Drochaid
- Black Loyalist Heritage Site
- Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
- Église Sacre Coeur
- Evergreen House
- Gilbert’s Cove Lighthouse
- Great Hall of The Clans at The Gaelic College
- Halifax Citadel
- HMCS Sackville
If you want to learn all about the Age of Sail, this Heritage Centre should answer all of your questions. The buildings include an original working blacksmith shop, the 1908 lighthouse, and a walkway on the wharf. Displays tell you everything about the sailing history of Parrsboro, with everything from cutting down trees to crafting the last detail...
An Drochaidis Gaelic for “the bridge” and naturally this site focuses on Gaelic culture. When it was first built, An Drochaid was a general store, where I imagine some customers spoke a mixture of Gaelic and English, especially when they get cranky. The centre focuses on research and local music, and you can learn about the Gaelic language while yo...
The history of Black Loyalistsin Nova Scotia is long and complex, and this heritage site does its best to showcase that story for all its visitors. You can take a tour where guides explain the journey of the Loyalists from slavery to freedom and their new start in Nova Scotia. There are also other heritage buildings on the property, like St. Paul’s...
When you type “is Celtic” into Google, the top suggestion is “is Celtic Irish or Scottish”? The answer is that it’s both, and Welsh traditions are included too. You can learn about Cape Breton Celticmusic from all these cultural influences here, including live music demonstrations. Learning about this musical tradition will teach you a lot about Ca...
This wooden churchhas a long history in this Acadian fishing village. Built in 1880, the church serves six of the nearby villages. The artwork of the church is fascinating, with beautiful stained-glass windows and handcrafted woodwork. Make sure you take one of the guided tours, which will teach you all about the history of this church. And if you’...
The Evergreen Houseis more blue than green, but it’s still green so it counts. This is a restored Victorian home, and was once home to Dr. Helen Creighton. If you don’t know her and you love ghost stories, you have to check out her collections of Nova Scotia paranormal stories! The house is full of antiques and period furniture, and the kids can ev...
Several lighthouses in Nova Scotia have been nearly lost due to neglect, and Gilbert’s Cove was no exception. Happily, the lighthousewas saved and is now a museum. You can see artifacts, genealogy information (any lightkeepers in the family?) and even see an active quilting room. What might be best is that you can actually swim beside the picnic ar...
It’s no surprise that New Scotland has a strong Gaelic history, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the Great Hall. Interactive displays show every aspect of the history of the first settlers from Scotland and how their traditions have been passed down. Make sure to check out Reverend Norman MacLeod’s exhibit (the story goes all the way to Ne...
This historical siteis so fascinating because it was built for a war that never happened, so it has a much less bloody history than most forts. High on Citadel Hill, you can come and learn all about life in this fort from 1749 onward, see demonstrations, and watch as they fire the Noon Gun. Come back after dark and get a ghostly tour of the fort. M...
The HMCS Sackville is an interesting historic site because she’s actually a ship! The last ship to survive World War Two, the Sackville has a history full of stories perfect for sea shanties. You can visit the Sackville on the Halifax Harbour and actually see what life on the ship would be like. While you’re there, you should visit the Maritime Mus...
Citadel Hill is a hill that is a National Historic Site in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.Four fortifications have been constructed on Citadel Hill since the city was founded by the English in 1749, and were referred to as Fort George—but only the third fort (built between 1794 and 1800) was officially named Fort George.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. In the heart of downtown Halifax, this strategic hilltop fort offers a commanding view of Halifax Harbour. Step back to 1869 and immerse yourself in the social and military history of Halifax with the 78th Highlanders and the 3rd Brigade Royal Artillery. Learn about the changing roles of the fort and ...
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