Clifton Museum Park

06/23/2026

This portrait of Thomas Chandler Haliburton hangs above the fireplace in our reception room. Previous to 2025 it hung in Province House in Halifax.

Haliburton was MLA for Annapolis County from 1826 to 1829. Then became Judge of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in 1829 then appointed to the Supreme Court in 1841 after the former was abolished.

06/22/2026

In our reception room sits the original guestbook for Clifton Museum Park. Guests are welcome to look through the pages and perhaps find a relative of the past. We have 57 guestbooks and counting! By signing our current guestbook you are becoming part of the history of the museum.

06/21/2026

Today is the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Today and everyday we recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

We acknowledge Clifton Museum Park is on the traditional, ancestral lands of the Mi’kmaq, known as Mi’kma’ki. Located in Pesikitk the original name of the now Windsor area. Pesikitk means "to flow split wise" in reference to the Avon and St. Croix Rivers.

For a complete list of Mi'kmaw place names with pronunciation you can visit https://placenames.mapdev.ca/

06/20/2026

Colours of the Museum!

Today we are highlighting the colour blue with this beautiful wedding gown owned by Mrs. Vickery of Yarmouth in 1888. The gown is made of silk and is on display in our drawing room.

06/19/2026

Today marks the start of the Canada Strong Pass Program that runs from June 19 to September 7, 2026.

The Pass includes:
✅Free admission for those 17 and under
✅50% discount on admission for those 18 to 24 years old

Come visit us here at Clifton Museum Park and The Birthplace of Hockey Museum. For more information on planning your visits across our Nova Scotia Museum family of sites visit https://museum.novascotia.ca/visit

06/18/2026

Happening Tonight!

Join Avon Sport and Social Community Group and the West Hants Summer Rec Team at Clifton Museum Park for FREE Try-It Disc Golf!

Tomorrow, Thursday, June 18th at 6:00pm

Open to all ages. Under 16 require adult supervision.

Reach out to Brielle at [email protected] if you require the Hippocampe or walking poles for outdoor accessibility.

06/18/2026

Today is International Picnic Day!
We have many lovely spots around the park for you to enjoy a picnic. Including our front lawn, around the willow tree and at several of our picnic tables.

06/16/2026

Come try disc golf this Thursday. Meet at main parking lot at 6pm.

Our FREE Try-It Disc Golf series with Avon Sport and Social Community Group starts June 18th!

Try-Its will be held in both Clifton Museum Park and Hantsport Memorial Community Centre throughout the summer.

Clifton Museum Park:
- Thursday, June 18, 6:00 pm
- Saturday, July 4, 1:00 pm
- Friday, August 21, 6:00 pm

Hantsport:
- Thursday, July 16, 6:00 pm
- Saturday, August 8, 1:00pm

Drop in day of or sign up online at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/assc-recess-for-adults-2872389