Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives

Port Hawkesbury & Area

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

Trip Advisor Rating 4.5

Based on 4 Reviews

About

History comes alive in this modern museum overlooking the Strait of Canso. Displays on the construction of the Canso Causeway and its impact on the people and communities in the area, model ship display, local history, early 20th-century lifestyle, railroads and ferries. Extensive archives and materials for genealogical research are available on-site. Personalized tours of the museum are given. 

Be sure to visit our gift shop, which features handmade products by local quilters, crafters and woodworkers. Stop by our gazebo and enjoy an ice cream from our ice cream barn on a hot summer day.

Amenities

  • Family Friendly
  • Gift Shop
  • Group Friendly
  • Interactive Elements
  • Multilingual Support
  • Parking Available
  • Picnic Area
  • Walk-ins Welcome
  • Washrooms Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Locals Know Blog

Surrounded by Highlands: Hiking the Salmon Pool Trails

One of our favourite parts of this hike is the sound of the river beside you as you wander through the forest and see the stunning mountains of the Highlands around you.

3 Minute Read

5 Places to Square Dance with Locals

While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.

4 Minute Read

7 Places for Great Winter Eats

It’s time to find the heartiest, homemade meal on Cape Breton Island this winter.  Our Island offers many options to chase away the chill.

3 Minute Read