Clifton Museum Park The Google rating is 4.7

Wind your way up the tree-lined drive to the museum, built in 1835 during Windsor’s time as a prosperous port and university town. Hear of the many families and businesses who used the property and the unique changes each made to suit their needs, from the original Haliburton family and early gypsum mines to its time as a hotel and poor relief housing.

From early June to early October each year, tour the museum to experience how the estate would have functioned during Thomas Chandler Haliburton’s aristocratic days. As Canada’s first international best-selling author and judge, Haliburton was noted for his humour and political satire. However, he has become recognized as an example of racism and bigotry in Nova Scotia during the mid-19th century.

You’ll see antiques and memorabilia from the grand elegance of the entertaining rooms to the hard-working hearth kitchen. Be sure to explore the park’s natural beauty that features trails, orchards, ponds, and picnic areas.

Also available onsite:

• Discover the Birthplace of Hockey Museum with its collection of revered hockey artifacts. Conveniently located in the Clifton Museum Park which is situated near Long Pond, « the Cradle of Hockey » where modern-day ice hockey began.
• Open year-round on the grounds of the Museum, enjoy a fun filled game of Disc Golf on the Clifton Disc Golf Course. The course features 9 baskets and 18 tee box locations spread strategically around the 34-acre park and is free for all to enjoy.
• Cross-country ski and snowshoe during the snowy months and walk or use non-motorized transportation to access the 2 km multi-use winter trail network maintained in partnership with Scotia XC Ski Club
• Walk the scenic park and trails, including a fully accessible 1 km self-guided walking tour.