If you are a sports enthusiast, then a visit to Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame will be a fruitful one. Established in 1964, this repository is one of the best of its kind in the region and probably the province's only one that showcases local sportspeople who have achieved great success in their fields. Covering various eras and different sports as well as the people who impacted the game, this museum will enthrall all ages. Check out the lockers of inductees and legends or get transfixed at the Cisco Theatre where some momentous moments are showed. Engage yourself on the Tim Hortons Sport Simulator. With over 7000 artifacts and clippings, the collection just seems to grow. Some of the great sporting heroes of Nova Scotia featuring in their hall of fame are Sam Langford (heavyweight boxer) and Sidney Crosby (ice hockey player).
Originally from Scotland, Alexander Keith migrated to Canada and began running this brewery in the 1800s. Learn the art of making your favorite beverage as you stroll through Alexander Keith's Brewery which is known for producing some of the finest ales in the country. The tour narrates the details of the brewing process back then with the help of some actors dressed like people from the 19th Century. Beer is served on the tour, while for non-drinkers, alternatives to beer are served. Located in a wonderful old building, The Brewery Market, this is a tour for all ale fans. Timings and hours vary seasonally. Summer tours run every half hour and winter/Spring tours run every hour. Each tour lasts around fifty minutes. Tours are arranged at a charge; the brewery also arranges group events.
Opened in 1886, the Zwicker Gallery is one of the oldest galleries in the country. The gallery features contemporary art, art from the 20th Century and earlier, folk art, sculptures and crafts. Maps and engravings have also been recently added to the list of displays. A visit to the gallery is a must for history and art lovers. Not only do you get to see the interesting preserved maps from the 1700s but also vibrant and colorful classical folk art. Both an educating and enjoyable experience for those who want to see a glimpse of Nova Scotia's growth as an art state.
The Sir Sandford Fleming Park, or Dingle Park in Halifax, Nova Scotia spans a 38-hectare (95 acre) area. This urban park has a tower, named the Memorial Tower or the Dingle Tower at its midst that is said to symbolize Canadian nationalism in favor of the British Empire in the early 1900s. The view from around the tower is breathtaking and the area around is good for walking too.
In 1786, a small group of Quakers traveled from Nantucket to set up a whaling station in Nova Scotia. They left behind what is now the oldest house in Dartmouth. The Quaker House has been lovingly restored to its original decor and ready for visitors. Take the ferry across the harbor from Halifax and you are almost there; it's a very short walk. Each summer, tour guides in full costume will give you all the details. The Quaker House is operational during the months of June to August. Call to book your tour.
The Dartmouth Heritage Museum began simply as an initiative of some locals to try and preserve and promote the rich heritage and history of the Dartmouth region. This initiative soon sparked off a series of events that finally culminated into the founding of the Dartmouth Heritage Museum. This museum ,which sits on the street overlooking the beautiful Dartmouth waterfront, is a storehouse of rare and astounding photographs, documents, art and artifacts that give us a profound insight into this serene and picturesque Nova Scotia community. Do plan a visit to this museum and discover new things about Dartmouth. Timings vary; please see the website for further information.