Makers, Performers and Artists of Atlantic Canada

by Emma Lang  | Canoo, Cultural Heritage Centre, Historic Building, Historic District / Neighbourhood, House Museum/Homestead, Industrial, Library / Archive, Monument / Landmark, National Trust Passport Place, Parks Canada Site, Theatre/Dance Hall

Atlantic Canada is full of places where you can learn about and engage with our rich heritage of craft, fine and performing arts–including our unique musical traditions and our rich history of storytelling. Stop by the sites on this list and celebrate the art and craft that come from this corner of Canada. Maybe you’ll even find a bit of it to bring home with you!

Places

Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island

Miscouche, Prince Edward Island

Evergreen House

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Beothuk Interpretation Centre

Boyd's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Chester Playhouse

Chester, Nova Scotia

Colony of Avalon

Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador

Dory Shop Museum

Shelburne, Nova Scotia

La Vieille Maison

Meteghan, Nova Scotia

Église Sainte-Marie

Church Point, Nova Scotia

Memory Lane Heritage Village

Lake Charlotte, Nova Scotia

Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Barrington Woolen Mill Museum

Barrington, Nova Scotia

Road Map

Miscouche, Prince Edward Island to Barrington, Nova Scotia

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