Total sleeper of a museum and really inexpensive for what you get. The Maritime Museum of the…read moreAtlantic in Halifax has an extensive collection covering the city's maritime history, with giant, detailed models of famous ships and shipwrecks, plus real artifacts recovered from wrecks like coins and Spanish reales. The second floor is the highlight. They have one of the largest collections of authentic Titanic artifacts anywhere, including the only known cabinet to survive the sinking. Seeing actual pieces from the ship up close is something you won't forget. Tip: if you're visiting with a large group, head to the second floor first for the Titanic artifacts and save the first floor for after. It gets crowded up there, so beating the rush makes a big difference. If you're in Halifax, don't skip this one. Highly recommend, especially at this price point.

What an amazing place; The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic! I had been here about 15 years ago and…read moreit's amazing how it's changed with more artifacts. It's Canada's oldest and largest maritime museum located on the beautiful waterfront of Halifax! They have many exhibits and artifacts including the largest collection of items and stories about the Titanic rescue, shipbuilding, the 1917 Halifax explosion and various Navy memorabilia. I really enjoyed that they included history of the indigenous mi'kmaw! Also notable was that they have a boat school and a real more representative that will signal your name and provide you a certificate! Fun day of seeing, learning and having fun at this museum!

We really enjoyed our experience at this museum. The main reason were the very good docents on each…read morefloor. They really got into their topics and so brought the fishing life to life. The key ones were the lobster, dory and the Bluenose. Bringing coins if you want to park on the street. 2CD per hour. We stayed about two hours because the docents were so interesting to talk to. The main parking lot was 4 CD per hour and it was full at 3 o'clock on a Friday in October. Overall nice museum with excelente help, even the front desk people made us feel welcome beyond normal.

At the recommendation of locals, we stopped into the Fisherie's Museum of the Atlantic on our…read morewhirlwind 4 day trip to Nova Scota last month. We made a day of visiting Lunenburg and got to see the Blue Nose. Unfortunately, end of October means the tourism season is over and 50% of the town was shut down and the museum talks, guided tours, and extras were not operational. The Blue Nose was outside and being prepared for winter and was no longer accessible to museum patrons. The upside? I think admission was only $5 as it was off season. Inside, you'll find a small aquarium, artifacts of Atlantic fishing life, and stories galore from rum running prohibition to sea monsters. There's a small movie theatre that has an ongoing rotating display of documentary style films. There are three floors here plus the outside where the Bluenose replica is. Fear not, however, there are elevators if your party requires. All in all, I'd like to come back but when it's tourism season and the displays and tours are active.

Beautiful spot. Amazing history. Really would recommend this place to understand more of Canadian…read morehistory and the struggling of the Acadian people.

What a spectacular historic site. There's a museum that depicts life at an Acadian settlement…read morefrom 1682 to 1755 and the Deportation of the Acadians, which began in 1755 and continued until 1762. After watching a film about their history, including how they turned brackish moors into the fertile ground of Annapolis Valley today. You can walk around the ground that features a typical homestead garden and you can walk through the fields to discover the earliest dikes that trapped rain water and kept salty sea water from covering the land. A fascinating visit. Even if you choose to visit off season (the museum itself is only open May through October) the grounds are accessible all year round. It's a lovely place to hike.

The shows are presented by volunteer amateur astronomers, mostly for the Halifax Centre of the…read moreRoyal Astronomical Society of Canada. Currently, public shows are on alternate Thursdays only. Ages range: 8 and up. This is not a fancy planetarium like in some spiffy science centres, but the setting is friendly and intimate, and the presenters approachable. It is a great way to learn about the sky, and the show always goes on, rain or shine!

Let's start with the only bad thing: your neck might get a bit sore after staring up at "the night…read moresky" for an hour. Seriously, I kind of wish that they just put mats down on the floor and everyone could lie down and stargaze. So, if you've never been, here's the deal: They do different presentations throughout the year, typically an hour in length and $5/adult. You do have to e-mail ahead of time to reserve space (see their Web site). You'll get a star chart print-out and some optional brochures if you want to expand and/or apply your learning. Once you're in, they gradually adjust your eyes to night vision by dimming the lights. Then the magic begins. You wouldn't think at the beginning that a simple domed tent and some strange looking machine could transport you into the night sky. But it happens. The presenter my evening also made sure to inject a fair bit of humour. The machine itself was made by hand in the 1950s and technically belongs to the Museum on Natural History but is on permanent loan to Dalhousie.

I am completely biased on this review. The Uniacke House was one of my favourite places to visit as…read morea child. I lived close enough that I could ride my bike there. I explored most of the nooks and crannies of the actual museum. As I got older, kids used to go swimming in Uniacke Lake and explore the forest. Or pick delicious wild blueberries. Since then, the site has greatly expanded. There are now extensive groomed walking trails. There are both long and short trails available all year long (though not maintained in the off season). Feeling a bit peckish? There's a tea room to enjoy. Or pack a picnic and enjoy one of the picnic tables by the water. The forest is green and beautiful and reminds me of all that I love about Nova Scotia.

A gem in the area! There's a small diner, great cars even one Taylor Swift used in Rex, Taylor's…read moreVersion- not a big her head but I loved it

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It's only $6 CAD. Two small floors of exhibits. Good for kids with short attention spans. I was…read moredone after an hour. Clean bathrooms. Private parking lot. Walking distance from the public gardens.

I really enjoyed the museum! It isn't particularly big but it is certainly larger than I thought it…read morewould be. All of it is very interactive and I learned a lot while walking around and reading. There are some really fascinating things inside and I enjoyed the experience over all. The staff were very friendly and everyone was helpful during our visit.