About Us
Welcome to the new web site for the Burin Heritage Tourism Association!
The Burin Heritage Association consists of a Heritage House, also known as the Reddy House, and a museum in the first Bank of Nova Scotia building. On the premises we also have a Craft Shop for local goods and an Oldest Colony Trust Building which is used for events.
The Burin Heritage Tourism Association consists of a Heritage House Museum, also known as the Reddy House, and a museum in the Bank of Nova Scotia building. On the premises we also have a Craft Shop for local goods and an Oldest Colony Trust Building which is used for our Wednesday night entertainment & events. Experience the rich culture and history of a seafaring people, nestled in the hills overlooking the ocean, the scenery is spectacular.
Exhibit Highlights:
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The Burin Heritage Tourism Association has a craft shop on the first floor of the Bank of Nova Scotia Museum, and the Bank Vault, the second floor has a Mariners room and the Tidal Wave Display, war room, and school room, third floor has a typewriter room, Tool Room and sports room.
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Reddy Heritage House once one by the Reddy Family has a outport kitchen, parlor, dining room, sewing room bedrooms and the Cottage Hospital Exhibit.
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The Oldest Colony Trust Building was once a cold storage facility, exhibits are the art work of Burin during 19th century, also a board walk and the place where the Burin Heritage Tourism Association holds its Wednesday Night Entertainment.
Admission: Free, Donations Accepted
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Bank of Nova Scotia Museum and Heritage House Museum -
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Museum Hours – June 27th to September 29th - 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Oldest Colony Trust Building
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The Oldest Colony Trust, will be having Local Entertainers preform every Wednesday evening, beginning July 5th to September 20th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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Goodwill offering at the door. Bar and canteen service available.
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The Baker’s Café & Bakery
