Balmoral Grist Mill Museum
660 Matheson Brook Rd, Balmoral Mills
In a deep gorge by Matheson’s
Brook, this picturesque three-level gristmill still grinds wheat, oats
and buckwheat the way it did in 1874. One of the few operating mills
left in the province; milling demonstrations Mon – Sat, 10am – noon and 2 – 4
pm, Sun 2 – 4pm. Huge Scottish granite and French buhr millstones; unique
oat-drying kiln; walking trail.
Admission charged.
Festival Antigonish
Bauer Theatre, St. FX University Campus, Antigonish
One of the finest professional
entertainment venues in Nova Scotia. A/C, 227 seat thrust-stage
theatre. Drama for kids 11am, late-night theatre 10:30pm, main stage
plays 8pm Tues – Sun, matinees Sat – Sun.
Admission charged.
Hector Heritage Quay
33 Caladh Ave, Pictou
One of Nova Scotia's most
important heritage developments. Interpretation Center retells the
story of 18th-century Scottish migration to the New World and the role
of Ship Hector in making Pictou the “Birthplace of New Scotland”.
Full-size replica of the Ship Hector at dockside; work continues on
masts, rigging, and ship outfitting; master rigger, blacksmith,
carpentry shop and artist on site. Guided tours, custom work, heritage
photographs available.
Admission charged
Magic
Valley Fun Park
Greenhill - Hwy 104, Exit 20, 10 km (6 mi) west of New Glasgow,
Nova Scotia’s original and
largest privately owned themed family amusement park. In a
nature-enhanced setting of over 25 acres, it includes rides, pool,
waterslides, boats, train ride, 18-hole mini-golf, live animals,
animatronic shows and storybook village, food and craft shops.
Admission charged; F(3). Group
rates.
Nova
Scotia
Museum of Industry
Stellarton, Hwy 104 at Exit 24,
Atlantic Canada’s largest
museum; costumed interpreters; more than 30,000 artifacts tell the
fascinating story of the lives of Nova Scotia's industrial workers.
Feel the power of falling water; print a souvenir bookmark; giggle at
1930s hairdressing equipment; hook a rag mat. See Canada’s oldest steam
locomotives, Samson and Albion, an historic model railway layout, a
belt-driven working machine shop, and a collection of unique "Nova
Scotia" pressed glass. Interactive computer exhibits invite the visitor
to explore multimedia as a new "tool" of industry
Admission charged
* FESTIVALS
Antigonish
Highland Games
Antigonish
A traditional Scottish Highland
Games including clan gatherings, and concerts. Piping, dancing,
drumming and heavy event competitions, along with one of Canada’s
finest outdoor tattoos and the Concert Under The Stars.
Date: Mid July
Cumberland
County Exhibition
Oxford
Agriculture exhibition
features
heavy & light horse classes, largest beef show in province for
Hereford & Shorthorn beef. Home cooking in dining room, 4-H
program, Smith Amusement, parade and entertainment nightly.
Date: End August
New
Glasgow
Music Jubilee
Glasgow Square, Riverfront Parkway, New Glasgow
4 day Music Festival;
regional,
national & international artists.
Date: July - August
Summer
Theatre Festival
Sominion Public Building 98 Victoria Street, Amherst
Family oriented; daily
children's
matinee and evening performances; for all ages. Dates are subject to
change, please visit our website for an up to date schedule.
