News

A Walk in the Park is back!

Join us for a family-friendly walk-a-thon with route options from 1–13 km along the beautiful trails of Cole Harbour Heritage Park and the Salt Marsh Trail—perfect for all ages and abilities. Discover fun Education Stations along the way, including birdwatching, wildlife drawing, kids’ activities, and more, hosted by our members and partners. After your walk, celebrate at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm! The Rose and Kettle Tearoom will be open until 4:00 pm, offering a complimentary cookie and lemonade to all participants. Plus, be entered to win a fantastic basket of local prizes! Enjoy the trails and help preserve Cole Harbour’s natural and cultural heritage! Learn more & register here! Read More →

Strawberry Social – July 5th

Join us, Saturday, July 5th, 2025, for our most popular event of the year, where we celebrate Nova Scotia strawberries, in a farmyard filled with music!  We will have house-made Strawberry Shortcake, freshly squeezed, ice cold lemonade, and live music from 1pm to 3pm; no better way to spend a summer’s afternoon!  Ticket and walk-in options available! Tickets on sale now through our online shop! Read More →

Opening May 15th

We have been busy behind the scenes getting ready for the upcoming summer and now it is almost here! We are excited to welcome you back for another wonderful season, opening day is Thursday, May 15th! Museum hours 10am to 4pm Tearoom hours 11am to 3pm Open Wednesday to Sunday Read More →

We Are Hiring

It’s that time of year again and we’re looking forward to opening for the summer 2025 season! If you want to spend your summer working in a community museum, taking care of farm animals, tending to a bountiful garden, or helping to keep the site looking its best, you may be the person we are looking for! Our summer positions are now open and we welcome applications! Assistant Food Services Manager  2025 Museum Tearoom and Retail Assistant 2025 Horticulturist 2025 Farm Life Interpreter 2025 Farm and Facilities … Read More →

The Outdoor Classroom

In summer 2024, the Farm Museum officially opened the Rosemary Eaton Legacy Project and Outdoor Classroom. This project was made possible by the River Philip Foundation through the John Bragg Award – which was awarded to the Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society in 2023.   Read More →