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North Highlands Community Museum

Dingwall NS, Cape North, Nova Scotia B0C1G0, Canada
9023832579
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Cape North
5.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Museums
Owner description: Our Museum can be found in Northern Cape Breton along the Cabot Trail Nova Scotia in the "Top of the Island" Region. We have a beautiful exhibit hall...... more » Owner description: Our Museum can be found in Northern Cape Breton along the Cabot Trail Nova Scotia in the "Top of the Island" Region. We have a beautiful exhibit hall that includes local artifacts along with professional displays that take you back in time while getting a taste of our local heritage. We also have an operating blacksmith forge, settlers' garden, and a historic Church building that has become our Culture Centre. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Located at a convenient location at the bottom of the Cabot Trail in Cape North, the museum offers a full exposure to what life is like in Cape Breton - past & present. More

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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

I love museums with old things - I like to imagine the items in use and the people who used them More

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Cape Coral, FL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2011

At first I thought this museum was further north, however it is on the main road. The museum is most interesting, especially the way items are displayed & the explanation boards. If you are interested in the history of the Highlands, shipwreck memorabilia & what explorers wore, this is a charming museum. The staff was helpful & the price is... More

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Holyoke, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2011

the instruction by a helpful lifelong fisherman on lobster trap was making very informative More

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NHCMuseum, Manager at North Highlands Community Museum, responded to this review
September 6, 2011

Hi Richard, you were in for a treat listening to Mr Ingraham (who is 94 years young) describe lobster trap making in Northern Cape Breton. Mr Ingraham visits the Museum to chat to visitors at least once a week and has many stories to share about the past. I find myself sitting on the deck with him as he tells... More

Delhi
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2011

The museum does an excellent job of presenting the rich local history in an accessible and brisk way. The current exhibit on the weather of Cape Breton is fascinating (who'd think.) The settlers' garden is really interesting; the rules forl teachers circ. 1850 are hysterical (at least two petticoats at all times!) A stop at the museum helps give context... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 16, 2011
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Informative exhibits that showed daily life in this part of Cape Breton that gave us an appreciation of the past and present. The people managing the museum were friendly, helpful, and informative. More

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NHCMuseum, Manager at North Highlands Community Museum, responded to this review
July 20, 2011

So happy you enjoyed your "delightful surprise" ! Thanks so much for visiting and taking the time to leave a review. Hope to see you again More

Dingwall, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2011
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person found this review helpful

I had the honor of attending the Dalhousie Med. School Musical performance last night at the Culture Centre.It was an amazing show. So relaxed and entertaining. It was well organized by the staff and volunteers of the Museum as well as other local members of our community. A job well done by all. Thank you for this opportunity to hear... More

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NHCMuseum, Manager at North Highlands Community Museum, responded to this review
June 11, 2011

Thanks Kerry! We are very proud to have kicked off a great season with these talented performers! It was a lovely evening! More

Cape Breton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2011
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Been there numerous times, live in the area, but every time I visit there is something I discover that I hadn't seen or read on the previous trip. Being from the area, I know the people who have donated artifacts, or have stories written about them. A place that should be on everyones "to do list". More

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NHCMuseum, Manager at North Highlands Community Museum, responded to this review
March 27, 2011

Thanks for the comment! We sure hope you visit us again! More

Halifax, Canada
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2011
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This museum is at the very top of the Cabot Trail, where the road dips southward in either direction. I don't know the size of the museum's footprint - maybe half an acre? - but they've packed a wonderful amount of treasure onto it, both indoors and out. Beautiful artifacts, a working forge, a set of small gardens. An all-around... More

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NHCMuseum, Manager at North Highlands Community Museum, responded to this review
March 27, 2011

Thanks for your comment! We are very proud to have been called a "treasure"! More

Lake Ainslie, NS
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2011

I have visited the North Highlands Museum a few times and first enjoyed the scenic drive to get there and then the warm greetings and wonderful artifacts in the museum. The addition of the gardens and the church to the museum add to the attraction of Cape North. More

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NHCMuseum, Manager at North Highlands Community Museum, responded to this review
March 27, 2011

"Warm Greetings" from us to you! Thanks for the comment and hope you will trek from Lake Ainslie to visit us again soon! More

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