North Highlands Museum and Culture Centre
The North Highlands Museum and Culture Centre have preserved and presented the cultural and natural heritage of the North Highlands of Cape Breton since 1979. In the Museum, we have artifacts and exhibits that bring to life the history of our area. Our display themes include fishing, ship wrecks, farming, gypsum mining, our community's war effort, lighthouses and storm drums, communications and travel, spinning and weaving, hunting and trapping, medicine, education, and religion. In the beautiful Settlers' Garden a leisurely walk allows one to view traditional plants used by our early settlers. Our working blacksmith forge and boat building shop demonstrate important heritage skills. We also maintain archives to preserve our recorded history and to facilitate genealogical research.
In addition to our wealth of cultural resources, we have many other attractions for the traveler. We have washrooms, public Internet access, a tax-free gift shop with unique photography and art from the area, and we are a great place to obtain useful tourist information. The Museum and Culture Centre is open from July 1 to mid-October. Admission is by donation. The museum is operated by a volunteer community organization that depends on the generosity of our visitors.
Throughout the season the Museum and Culture Centre feature special events. These include: Highlands music concerts, displays by local artists and artisans, demonstrations of traditional crafts such as wooden lobster trap construction, and weekly talks and slide presentations about the heritage of the North Highlands. Check our website www.northhighlandsmuseum.ca or with the museum staff (383 2579) for current offerings.
