New Glasgow (Nova Scotia)

No longer a theatre, this building is still of interest to those who enjoy historical tourism focused on the history of justice. The building's exterior still looks much like it did when Viola Desmond's arrest here in 1946 touched off the Civil Rights movement in Canada. The Roseland Cabaret nightclub operates in the former theatre.

A museum about the history of Pictou County in the historic home of J.W. Carmichael, a prominent New Glasgow shipbuilder. Built in 1880, this example of Victorian architecture has stained glass windows, a grand staircase, Trenton glassware, a Penny Farthing, Scottish regalia and historical photographs. The historic garden is populated with plants present in Nova Scotia prior to 1900.

Works by important Canadian artists including the Group of Seven (Tom Thompson) and Cornelius Krieghoff. The grounds and collection are open to the public every Wednesday during July, August and September, or by appointment throughout the year. Guided tours are provided at 10AM, 2PM and 4PM.

A collection of over 12,000 objects, from regimental buttons, hat badges and uniforms to ship hat tallies and weapons, including a C1 Howitzer.

A 285-seat auditorium that hosts year-round concerts, plays, and other community functions. The theatre can be transformed into an outdoor amphitheatre, one of the few theatres in Canada (if not the only) that can do that. During the summer it hosts celebrations for Canada Day on June 30, the New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee during the first weekend in August, and the Race on the River Dragon Boat Festival in mid-August.

A festival of popular local and national musical acts. Ages 19 and up.

A five-day celebration of the town's Scottish roots. Kilted golf tournament, massed pipe bands, Highland dancing competitions, Scottish heavy weight events, clan tents & genealogy, pipe band demonstrations and other outdoor entertainment. Antique car show in downtown New Glasgow and the fiddle concert on Friday evening.