Hubbards Heritage Society in Hubbards, Nova Scotia are dedicated to the preservation of historical data for the community of Hubbards and the surrounding area, as well as researching, discovering and acquiring historical data and artifacts for cataloging, filing and storing. Here they preserve the past for the sake of the future and welcome members with memberships open to anyone interested in sharing old stories, photos and other memorabilia. Hubbards Heritage Society are operated and administered by a volunteer board of directors from within the community and regular meetings are held monthly in the board room of the Aspotogan Heritage Trust Community Building. READ MORE

The Galerie Clarence Gagnon in Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada showcases works of present day artists and was the first gallery in Charlevoix, originally housed in a 100 year old historical building. Today there are two galleries showcasing a wonderful display and unique selection of young up and coming artists, well-known painters, sculptors, and enlightened choices of Canadian old masters. The Galerie Clarence Gagnon has over the years earned the loyalty of art of lovers, and with the high quality of work and artists exhibited here, the gallery stands out above the rest. The owners will delight with the professionalism and knowledge and guarantee the authenticity and quality of the paintings of the works of the old masters, come visit and see why. They also do estate and appraisal services, framing using modern framing techniques to protect your drawings, watercolors, pastels and lithographs which won't lose their original beauty. There are also expert professional restoration services available here, so if a painting is damaged or needs to be cleaned, it's in the best hands to restore it to the original glory and they work on all types of artwork.READ MORE

Musee D'Art Contemporain is located downtown in Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada right in the heart of the cultural quarter, and the building itself presents a work of art with elegant facade, huge glass panes and spectacular room dimensions. The museum has showcased great exhibitions throughout it's time, and guided tours are available individually or in groups on reservation. Musee D'Art Contemporain offers an educational service and workshops to school groups of all levels, and they have various rooms for rent for corporate events and other special occasions including conferences, reunions, concerts, cocktail parties and more. Musee D'Art Contemporain has an on-line store with a wide variety of products made by artists and artisans, come view the different and the unique, the stunning exhibitions and shop at the museum, it's all here.READ MORE

The Tancook Museum on Tancook Island, Nova Scotia, Canada and houses articles about the island, old tools and items from the island. Open since 1995, and now housed in the old general store building which also houses the Wishing Stones Gallery and Lending Library, and you can travel from room to room admiring the artifacts. The Tancook Museum welcomes you to a step back in time, there's an old fashioned bedroom, kitchen, and a room full of old farming and woodworking tools and implements, and many of the artifacts displayed here were made on Tancook Island decades ago. You can also view museum pieces in the photo gallery and library, come learn the story behind the many fascinating pieces at the museum, play on the old pump organ, and Martha, the museum curator will happily answer all questions and provide interesting facts. READ MORE

Storybook Gardens in London, Canada, is a unique theme park that has something fun and exciting to offer the whole family, and where each season brings new adventures and activities to be enjoyed. As you wander through the gardens of our theme park, look out for Slippery the seal, Pirate Pete the parrot or Waagosh the fox, our Storybook characters who are always ready to be photographed. A bridge leads you to Pirate's Island where you can explore a sunken pirate ship, scale a rock climbing wall and many other fun adventures, or cross a drawbridge to a medieval castle where characters such as Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Mother Goose and many others decorate the castle walls. Storybook Gardens is perfect for fun family outings.READ MORE

The Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park in Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada is part of the network of National Marine Conservation Areas to protect the eco systems and conserve the representative portion of the Saguenay River and the St. Lawrence estuary. It is ideal for educational, recreational and scientific purposes and encompasses three major ecosystems, namely the Saguenay Fjord downstream from Cap à l’Est; the Upper Estuary, upstream to Gros Cap a l'Aigle, and the Lower Estuary, as far downstream as Pointe Rouge or Les Escoumins. The Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park offers campground accommodations, marine wildlife and bird watching, hiking and biking, land discovery sites, sea kayaking, recreational boating, scuba diving, marine observation cruises and there's a visitors centre, come enjoy.READ MORE

Les Trois Pignons in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, was built in 1978 at the entrance of the harbour as a cultural and information centre where visitors can obtain relevant information regarding local activities, services and interesting tourist attractions. Visitors and locals also have access to internet, emails, scanning, printer and photocopier access and wi-fi at our cultural and information centre. The museum at Les Trois Pignons is home to the Elizabeth LeFort Gallery and the Marguerite Gallant Collection. The museum exhibits antiquities that depict daily life during the settlement of Cheticamp and features exhibits of tools and techniques used by renown rug hookers. READ MORE

Salzwelten Hallstatt is a salt mine and fascinating attraction in Hallstatt, Austria where they showcase the oldest wooden staircase in all of Europe and you learn about the 7000 year old history of salt in an ancient salt mine. Your adventure starts with a panoramic funicular ride up the mountain, and the path then leads to the tunnel mouth of this unique and mystical underground world. First dug by hand over 3000 years ago, the tunnels go many kilometres and deep into the rock interior, come view where miners laboured and toiled so long ago. Home to the new Bronze Age Cinema, located 400 metres underground, projecting an animation and fictional story of a young boy and the oldest ancient staircase, it's fascinating. Salzwelten Hallstatt also has a subterranean salt lake reached by fast miners slides, where you enjoy a multimedia show about the white gold that has been mined here forever, and then you take the miners railway back to daylight and the Hallstatt High Valley, this unique experience is not to be missed.READ MORE

The Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, is located in Vermont’s scenic Lake Champlain Valley, and is an unconventional, diverse and fascinating place to visit with over 150,000 works exhibited over 38 exhibition buildings, 25 of which are historic from the 18th- and 19th-century. This village like setting of historic New England architecture with stunning landscape boasting lilacs, a circular formal garden, herb and heirloom vegetable gardens and perennial gardens, is a delight to visit all round. The Shelburne Museum boasts 4 centuries of art and material culture, collections, educational programs, special events and exhibitions, workshops and activities, as well as Impressionist paintings, folk art, quilts and textiles, decorative arts, furniture, American paintings and 17th to 20th century artifacts. There's a museum shop and cafe with indoor and outdoor dining, and they have stunning facility rentals and gardens ideal for functions, weddings, corporate retreats and so much more.READ MORE

The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre and Historical Site in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada is unique and was one of the largest free black settlements in the 1780's where people voted for their freedom with their feet. Enjoy a guided tour, explore the amazing archaeology and excavated artifacts, climb the Shaw Turret overlooking Birchtown Bay, visit the centre's Lindsay Gallery for a multimedia presentation on the Black Loyalist journey from Africa to the US and on to Nova Scotia, plus there's a virtual copy of Carlton's Book of Negroes and more. The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre and Historical Site offers exhibits and historical buildings, movies, the National Historic Monument, visit the pit house and explore the heritage trail, you can even bring a picnic, or search for your ancestral roots, the possibilities are endless, it's a fascinating history that awaits. READ MORE