Explore the unique features of the house from the grand elegance of the entertaining rooms to the hard-working hearth kitchen to compare the lives of those who lived there to those who worked there.
Also on site, find the Birthplace of Hockey Museum. The collection of revered hockey artifacts is conveniently located in the Clifton Museum Park, just down the road from Long Pond, the Cradle of Hockey where modern-day ice hockey began.
Walk the scenic grounds and trails, including a fully accessible 1km self-guided walking tour.
Enjoy a fun filled game of Disc Golf on the Clifton Estate Disc Golf Course. Our course features 9 baskets and 18 tee box locations spread strategically around the 34-acre grounds and is free for all users.
Cross country ski, snowshoe, walk or use other non-motorized transportation to access our 2km multi use winter trail network maintained in partnership with Scotia XC Ski Club
Overview
Wind your way up the tree-lined drive to the main house, 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.
Tour the house to experience how the estate would have functioned during the aristocratic days of Thomas Chandler Haliburton. As Canada’s first international best-selling author, and judge, Haliburton was often noted for his humour and political satire, however, he has become recognized as an example of racism and bigotry during the mid 19th century in Nova Scotia. See antiques and memorabilia from the grand elegance of the entertaining rooms to the hard-working hearth kitchen.
Explore the natural beauty of the property, featuring trails, orchards, ponds, and picnic areas.
Date Details/Hours of Operation
Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pmGrounds, trails, and disc golf are free and open year-round.
