Category Archives: museum

Gus The Gopher Tortoise

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Katherine

Gus was born in Florida around 1922 and spent his early years at the Ross Allen Reptile Institute in Silver Springs. The exact date of his hatching is unknown, but his birthday is celebrated in August. In 1942, he was … Continue reading →

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Middleton Railway Museum

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Katherine

1274 and 7260 – the locomotives at the Middleton Railway Museum There is also 78769, a CNR caboose

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Middleton Railway Museum

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Katherine

A drone-powered aerial view of the Middleton Railway Museum Although Nova Scotia once had an extensive rail network, there are very few visible sections left to see unless you are in the corridor running between Halifax/Dartmouth and Montreal. The Middleton … Continue reading →

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A Blue Lobster

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Katherine

The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History features a female blue lobster, which is a rare and unique specimen. This blue lobster is part of the museum’s collection and is a testament to the diversity of marine life in Nova … Continue reading →

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Gus The Gopher Tortoise

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Katherine

Gus is a 103-year-old gopher tortoise living at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History and is considered to be an icon of Halifax. He is believed to be the world’s oldest living gopher tortoise. Gus can be found on supervised walks through the museum … Continue reading →

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National Air Force Museum of Canada

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Katherine

The National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) is an aviation museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). It is located on the west side of CFB Trenton in Trenton, Ontario. I was the … Continue reading →

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HMCS Haida

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Katherine

HMCS Haida is a Tribal class destroyer and National Historic Site located in Hamilton, Ontario.

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Canadian Museum of History Totem Pole

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Katherine

One of the many totem poles at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Quebec

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Summerside Air Force Heritage Park

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Katherine

CP-121 Tracker 131 at the Slemon Park historical aircraft static display CP-107 Argus 10739 CC-15 Buffalo 115451

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Fort Point Museum

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Katherine

Fort Point Museum National Historic Site Fort Point, established by Isaac de Razilly in 1632, was the first capital of what was then known as New France. This site is now part of the Fort Point Museum in LaHave, Nova … Continue reading →

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