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Experience a grand country mansion and its parkland setting. Built by Richard John Uniacke for his family almost 200 years ago, the house is an antique-lover's dream, including colonial portraits, fine George Adams furniture and early Wedgwood china. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy seven walking trails offering a variety distances and terrain, from wooded areas to wetlands. Enter the doors of the grand old house and discover a place untouched by time, containing original family furnishings, portraits and personal belongings, set out as they were when Richard John lived there. Seven interpretive nature trails will help you explore the sprawling 930-hectare estate with its rich natural heritage, historic archeological sites and splendid forests and vistas. | Tours | Guided tours are available for small groups and may be available for groups of less than 60 with advance reservation. Call for details on special programs, such as Breakfast with the Birds.
| | Recommended Tour Length | 45 minutes | Admission Fees
(Subject to change
without notice) | Adult $3.60
Child (6-17) $2.555
Senior (65+) $2.55
Family $7.95
Group Rate $3.60
| | Hours of Operation | Open June 1 - October 15
Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5:30pm
Sun., 11am-5:30pm
Walking trails available year-round.
| | Location | 758 Main Road
Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia, Canada
Located on the Evangeline Trail
| | How to get there | Take Exit 3 off Highway 101. Follow signs to Uniacke Estate Museum Park.
| | Contact Information | June 1 – October 15
Martina Murphy
Chief Heritage Interpreter
Phone: (902) 866-0032
Fax: (902) 866-2560
Email: gov.ns.ca October 16 – May 31
Judith Shiers-Milne
Public Information Officer
Phone: (902) 424-7398
Fax: (902) 424-0560
Email:gov.ns.ca | | Parking | Visitor and motorcoach parking is available in lot. | | Bilingual Services | Not available at this time. | | Accessible | Main floor is wheelchair accessible. One walking trail is also accessible. | | Gift Shop | A museum shop is located in the basement kitchen. | | Food Services | Beverages and snacks available in the Post Road Tea Room.
| | Nearby Provincial Museums | Prescott House Museum and Garden, Starrs Point
Haliburton House Museum, Windsor
Shand House Museum, Windsor
Ross Farm Museum, New Ross
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
Museum of Natural History, Halifax
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758 HWY-1
Mt. Uniacke
Nova Scotia
B0N 1Z0
On the Evangeline Trail
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