Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum

Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum 200 year old Cole Harbour Farm. Open May 15th-Oct 15th and off season by appt. Year round events! Contact 902-434-0222 for further information.

The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum, AKA "the farm", is an original Cole Harbour farm, cultivated continuously for over 200 years. It seeks to actively involve the public in awareness and protection of our natural and cultural resources and foster appreciation and respect for community - past, present, and future. The Farm is open five days a week from May 15 to October 15 every year. From May t

o October, there is a variety of animals on site usually including sheep, lambs, chickens and chicks, ducklings, and calves. During hours of operation feel free to come and visit the farm and the animals, admission is by donation or book a group tour! (Contact the farm for booking information)

We are always available for enquiries and appointments may be made for research.

The Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic is less than a week away! Join us Saturday, June 6, 2026 for a celebration of all things w...
06/01/2026

The Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic is less than a week away! Join us Saturday, June 6, 2026 for a celebration of all things woolly! Admission for this event is pay what you can. We can't wait to see you there!

Our annual Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic is a can't miss event! On Saturday June 6, 2026, the Farm is excited to welcome bac...
05/31/2026

Our annual Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic is a can't miss event! On Saturday June 6, 2026, the Farm is excited to welcome back the Atlantic Guild of Spinners and Handweavers! We can't wait to see you there! Admission to Fibre Frolic is pay what you can.

Our annual Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic is a can't miss event! On Saturday June 6, 2026, the Farm is excited to welcome bac...
05/30/2026

Our annual Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic is a can't miss event! On Saturday June 6, 2026, the Farm is excited to welcome back Peter Kozier for a sheep shearing demonstration. We can't wait to see you there! Admission to Fibre Frolic is pay what you can.

Only one week until our Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic!
05/30/2026

Only one week until our Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic!

Our annual Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic is Saturday June 6 from 11am to 3pm. We have some wonderful demonstrators joining u...
05/28/2026

Our annual Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic is Saturday June 6 from 11am to 3pm. We have some wonderful demonstrators joining us!

Our annual Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic is just around the corner! Here's a glimpse at the vendors who will be joining us!
05/27/2026

Our annual Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic is just around the corner! Here's a glimpse at the vendors who will be joining us!

Attention to all of our Farm visitors and tea room guests- please note that the kitchen will be operating with a reduced...
05/27/2026

Attention to all of our Farm visitors and tea room guests- please note that the kitchen will be operating with a reduced menu as we work to build our team for the season. We hope to be able to offer our full menu as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience.

The tea room will still be open Wednesday-Sunday, 11-3, and will be offering cream tea, savoury scones, and a variety of treats. Soup and sandwich will be temporarily unavailable.

Thank you for your understanding!

The Farm is hiring! Join our team as a cafe server & assistant. We are currently seeking a motivated and customer-orient...
05/26/2026

The Farm is hiring! Join our team as a cafe server & assistant. We are currently seeking a motivated and customer-oriented individual to support our bustling tea room. We offer awesome hours, shared tips, a fun environment, and the opportunity for daily visits with our sheep, chickens, ducks, and pigs!

If this sounds interesting to you, visit the link below for more information and directions on how to apply:https://coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Casual-Cafe-Server-2026-1.pdf

We can't wait to hear from you!

A little birdie told us it was Halifax Bird Week (May 24th-May 30th) and we thought it was the perfect opportunity to sh...
05/24/2026

A little birdie told us it was Halifax Bird Week (May 24th-May 30th) and we thought it was the perfect opportunity to share some photos from the Rosemary Eaton fonds! Rosemary Eaton was an environmentalist and an active member of the .birdsociety. Can you identify these bird species?

This week marks International Heritage Breeds Week! Heritage breeds are traditional livestock breeds, raised before indu...
05/22/2026

This week marks International Heritage Breeds Week! Heritage breeds are traditional livestock breeds, raised before industrial agriculture became mainstream. These breeds were carefully selected and bred over time to develop traits that made them well adapted to their environments, self-sufficient, and resistant to disease. They are known for such things as foraging ability, longevity, and strong maternal instincts. Today, many of these breeds are at risk, as they have fallen out of favour, replaced by modern breeds that are quicker growing and more efficient to raise. But heritage breeds are vital to the future of agriculture, as they store a wealth of genetic information that will benefit future food systems and help us to whether the challenges of rapidly changing environments.

Did you know that many of the animals at the Farm are heritage, or part heritage breeds? Berkshire pigs, Dorset sheep, Speckled Sussex chickens, and Buff Orpington ducks. On you next visit, try to see if you can spot them!

Speaking of Dorset sheep, our partner farm the Zillig Farm, has one of the oldest continuous lines of Dorset sheep in Canada. For two generations the Zillig's have maintained a line purebred Dorsets, and their sheep are sought out across North America. Always mindful of maintaining strong bloodlines, the last Dorset ram introduced to their flock hailed from Australia!

If you remember Farm Days in the 1980's, you may remember Charity the sheep. Charity was a purebred Dorset with beautiful horns. Horns are now uncommon, as they can present safety challenges to flock and farmer, and have been bred out of production flocks.

Address

471 Poplar Drive
Cole Harbour, NS
B2W4L2

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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