Rare Bird

Nova Scotia


The first man to set up a brewery in Guysborough was Nicolas Denys, way back in 1659, and the beer-heads at Rare Bird are proud to continue that legacy with their brews. Check out the seasonal beers, made with spruce, maple and pumpkin.


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1. Old Court House Museum

0.16 MILES

The town museum, run by the Guysborough Historical Society, displays artifacts related to early farming and housekeeping in the region.

2. Whitman House Museum

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The 1885 Whitman House Museum holds artifacts from the town's past and offers a wonderful view from the widow's walk. The museum also serves as Canso's…

4. Antigonish Heritage Museum

28.41 MILES

In the town's former railway station, this compact museum features displays devoted to remembering the history of Antigonish and its residents.

5. St Francis Xavier University

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The attractive campus of 125-year-old St Francis Xavier University makes for an interesting stroll. The Hall of the Clans is on the 3rd floor of the old…

6. St Ninian's Cathedral

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The area's Catholic cathedral, completed in 1874, is a fine example of Canadian Romanesque architecture.

7. Sherbrooke Village

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This living-history village offers a chance to really step back in time: you can chat with people in period costume as you wander the streets of a typical…