Old Meeting House The Google rating is 5

For two centuries people have gathered at the Old Meeting House for township business and religious worship. A National Historic Site, this New England–style meeting house is the oldest non-conformist house of worship in Canada and among the oldest in North America. Built in 1765 by Congregationalist fishermen and farmers from Cape Cod, referred to as the New England Planters, the Meeting House was a building-in-progress for its first hundred years until the windows, doors, box pews, and a pulpit were added in the mid-1800s.

Inside you will see period « graffiti » and listen to the remarkable acoustics as you speak from the pulpit.  Visitors are encouraged to try writing with a quill and ink, blowing bubbles and playing games 18th-century-style! 

Outside, viewing the landscape and the graveyard, you can hear the stories of the first people to inhabit Menistukek/Barrington, the Mi’kmaq, as well as learn about the early French, Acadian and Planter settlers of l’Acadie and the Township of Barrington.

There are weekly concerts, presentations, and special events happening at this museum during the season. Please check the website or social media accounts for details.

A well-appointed tax-free gift shop featuring museum made and locally sourced items is an added feature at this historic site. This museum site is a part of the Barrington Museum Complex: four museum sites all within walking distance of each other along the scenic Barrington River

Date Details/Hours of Operation

Monday to Saturday, 10am-4:30pm