Cameron House

Cameron House

This photo of the Cameron house in Craigmore is one of the many pictures which are in the “House Display Binders”. Genealogists and residents alike will find them a great resource.

Port Hastings from the cove

Port Hastings from the cove

The deep water of the Strait of Canso at the village of Port Hastings was the reason the Inverness and Richmond Coal Pier was constructed here in 1902. Historians may find many interesting facts in our records.

Train Engine

Train Engine

Visitors interested in the history of the railway after its arrival in the 1890’s in the Strait Area will enjoy seeing the binders and photographs covering this theme. 

Central House

Central House

The Central House was one of many businesses on the Main Street in the village of Port Hastings providing services after the arrival of the Inverness and Richmond railway in 1902. The men had lunch here at noon before taking the train back to Point Tupper to meet the ferry later in the afternoon.

Port Hawkesbury

Port Hawkesbury

The waterfront in the town of Port Hawkesbury and its historic role in the Strait Area is well documented in the displays and files at the Museum. 

Port Hawkesbury Waterfront

Port Hawkesbury Waterfront

Taken around 1920's with car ferries docking on the immediate right, looking up from there at the Baptist and Zion Methodist Churches on the respective right and left on the upper side of Granville St. On the extreme right facing Granville St. is the town hall and public school up above it.

John Cabot Ferry

John Cabot Ferry

Many photographs are on display that depict the many travelling conditions between Cape Breton Island and mainland Nova Scotia on the train and auto ferries. Ice conditions in the Strait of Canso were a part of the transportation problem before the completion of the Canso Causeway in 1955.

View of the Causeway

View of the Causeway

A significant display is the construction of the Canso Causeway and Canal which began in 1952 and had the official opening celebrations on August 13, 1955. Anniversary celebrations over the years are compiled in albums and scrapbooks on display.

Model Boats

Model Boats

On display are models of boats that once provided the coastal transportation to the Strait Area communities. These models are hand crafted by Mark Boudreau. 

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Visit The Port Hastings Museum in its new location at the entrance to Cape Breton Island overlooking the panoramic view of the Strait of Canso. The deep waters of the Strait have played a defining role in the lives of the residents of this part of Cape Breton and mainland Nova Scotia since the beginning. Hundreds of photographs, archival and genealogical records and other artifacts relating to the construction and impact of the Canso Causeway, the industries and lifestyle of the area which was settled in 1788 tell our story. There are several scale model replicas of vessels that sailed through these waters by well known model shipbuilder, Mark Boudreau and prints of paintings by internationally renowned marine artist, J. Franklin Wright. The Quilt and Craft Shop, located in the same building, provides an opportunity to enjoy handmade items by Cape Breton artisans: weaving, knitting, jewelry, quilted items and demos. Bus tours welcome. Visit the Ice Cream Parlour and enjoy the picnic area. “Make us your first and last stop on Cape Breton Island”.
John Cabot Ferry
Many photographs are on display that depict the many travelling conditions between Cape Breton Island and mainland Nova Scotia on the train and auto ferries. Ice conditions in the Strait of Canso were a part of the transportation problem before the completion of the Canso Causeway in 1955.
 

Come and Visit Us

Visit the Port Hastings Museum today!
Admission $3, maximum $10 per family.
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Our Address

24 Route 19
Port Hastings, NS
B9A 1M1

Phone

(902) 625-1295

Hours

9:00-5:00 M-F
1:00-5:00 S&S
Open June 14 to October 17

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