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On our Island there are 2 museums... the Archelaus Smith Museum in Centreville and the Seaside Heritage Centre in Clarks Harbour... both are worth your time. At the Seaside Heritage Centre you may be in time to hear local storytellers, or to see local craftspeople ply there trades. If you happen to miss them, enquire with the guide as to the times they are at the site... it will bring the Island to life. The Archelaus Smith Museum is home to many local artifacts and 'treasures'... see early housewares and wonderful seafaring items... there are lovely paintings and fantastic local genealogy facts and photos. Both are seasonal in operation and open times vary. In Barrington there are several more museums- The Seal Island Lighthouse- a reducee scale replica of the Original wooden structure lighthouse on Seal Island (20 miles of our coast), The Military Museum, The Old Meeting House (the oldest non-conformist meeting house in Canada) and the Woolen Mill - up until the 1960's this mill produced wool and wool products. See its history and experience all the rigors of early textile making. Ask to see the water powered wheel...many wonderful exhibits.These museums are all clustered at the Barrington River, just down the road from the new (2004) Visitor (Tourist) Information Center.
In addition to the great local museums, there are also other 'points of interest' that should not be missed while in the area.
The petrified forest at The Hawk Beach is unique- plan to spend the day enjoying this beautiful white sand beach!
The UFO landing site in Shag Harbour- they even have a "The Site of the 1967 UFO Visit" cancellation stamp at the Shag Harbour post office- take your mail there and request that cancellation- it'll be a special treat for the family and friends at home! While in Shag Harbour you will also want to visit the Chapel Hill Museum... on a picture perfect day you can see 5 lighthouses from the bell tower (the building once served the community as its Baptist Church... you can climb up the tower and see all over the area!
Further on in Woods Harbour is the Samuel Woods Museum... another treasure trove of local history and genealogical facts and findings.
There are other smaller, less publicized 'sights'... right in Newellton, just a few doors up from the cottages are the Island's only (known) two Totem poles. At The Hawk are Canada's only documented pair of nesting Oyster Catchers (though these birds are seen in other areas of Canada, none are known to be nesting in this country other than these). Be sure to ask us about these things and others.
Museums & Points of Interest


1. The playground and boardwalk area in Clarks Harbour.
2. The Chapel Hill Museum... do you know about the 1967 UFO that landed in this community?.
3. A view from the Chapel Hill Observatory.
4. There are 5 Lights (lighthouses) visible from the bell tower of the Chapel Hill Museum.
5. The Seal Island Lighthouse Museum...climb right to the very top!.
6. Up close...the ORIGINAL lens of the Seal Island Light.
7. The Lens...see it first hand.
8. The Petrified Sunken Forest at The Hawk Beach
9. The Petrified Forest at The Hawk Beach features hundreds of petrified tree stumps that are now underwater except at low tide.
10. The Petrified Forest is also known as the Sunken Forest.
11. Plant life at The Sunken Forest.
12. Rockweed... Do you know what its used for?
13. Partly submerged stump.
14. Closeup
15. All thats left of the 'forest'.

16. Rockweed... Do you know what its used for?
17. Fishing for "Kiacks" in Barrington
18. The Stone Church- Clarks Harbour- Made from Beach Stone

BARRINGTON TRAIL

19. The entrance sign to the trail.
20. If you enjoy walking, don't miss the Barrington Rails to Trails.
21. Many scenic views will inspire you as you walk this trail.
22. Flowwering trees can be found well into September when this shot was captured.
23. Need a rest or a bite to eat... this picnic spot is the perfect excuse for a stop.
24. Of course if you pass the picnic table, you can always choose the bench and take in the ocean views.
25. The trail skirts the ocean as it runs in back of the 'town' of Barrington- you can't see these sites from the road.
26. Rocked walls are common in the area- the sea can be a mighty foe!
27. Just another gorgeous water vista!
28. The walking is made easy with wide trails and level ground (for the most part).

We hope you enjoyed these pictures of the local museums. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Be sure to check out all the other album pages:
Schooner Lodge
Cranberry Cottage
Victoria's Garden Cottage
The Gooseberry Cottage
The Sable Bay
Scenic Views Around the Cottages
Sunrises, Sunsets and Moon rises
All Our Beaches
Lighthouses, Wharves and Fishing Boats
Museums & Points of Interest
Shelburne & Area
A Day Lobstering
As We Built...In The Beginning


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