Hidden gems: Historical place museums in Canada

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Canada. This list contains 47 places from Historical place museum category.

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Hubbard Cottage
Historical place museum
5.00 (19 reviews)
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Bristol's Hope Mosquito School House
Historical place museum
5.00 (5 reviews)
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H.M.S. Tecumseth Centre
Historical place museum
4.90 (21 reviews)
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The Battle Harbour Historic Properties
Lodge
👍👍 Had a one night stopover while sailing the southern Lanrador coast in July 2022. Very picturesque and beautiful location that brings one back to timed past in the History of the Labrador fishery. Very authentic experience. Service and reception on landing was superior.
4.90 (17 reviews)
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Sheriff Andrews House
Historical place museum
👍👍 Our tour guide was great, giving us lots of detail while letting us explore. She managed all her additional duties surrounding COVID cleaning well and provided extra cookies for the kids.
4.90 (16 reviews)
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Ross Bay Villa
Historical place museum
Cozy cottage built in 1865 offering guided tours of its restored, antiques-furnished interior.
4.90 (14 reviews)
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Kings County Museum & Gaol
Historical place museum
👍👍 I was given the best tour of both the kings county museum and the jail house. I've never learned more about my province than my experience here, from woodworking to quilting, this place had it all. Ask for Alex to be your tour guide.
4.90 (14 reviews)
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Fort Dunvegan
Historical place museum
👍👍 Awesome place well maintained very nice area for picnic
4.90 (13 reviews)
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The Brown Homestead
Cultural center
👍👍 Rich in History
4.90 (7 reviews)
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Gur Sikh Temple (National Historic Site)
Historical place museum
Historic Sikh temple founded by pioneers in the early 1900s, with a small museum in the basement.
4.80 (102 reviews)
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Gare de Mont-Rolland
Historical place museum
👍👍 Nice to park and start velo route. North will be up-up-up for the next ~10-15 km. Better start going North while fresh and ho downhill South returning tired.
4.80 (81 reviews)
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McDougall Cottage Historic Site
Historical place museum
👍👍 Beautiful historic Scottish cottage from 1858. English gardens surround the cottage, which is open for public viewing during certain times of the year. Tartan Tea occurs several times throughout the year (various themes, I believe all are Scottish based). The cottage is also open for general viewi...
4.80 (73 reviews)
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Mackie Lake House Foundation
Historical place museum
4.80 (48 reviews)
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Hillary House National Historic Site
Historical landmark
👍👍 A treasure trove of history! Seeing the collection of games, books and pianos took me back in time - and there's such a cute little tennis court in the front lawn.
4.80 (30 reviews)
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Shawnigan Lake Museum
Museum
👍👍 Great little museum. Has a small theatre and actually quite a few more artifacts from around the lake than you would expect. Definitely worth a stop if you are in Shawnigan Lake Village.
4.80 (29 reviews)
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Greenwood Centre For Living History
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Beautiful historical house with friendly volunteers to show you around and spread their knowledge and love for it's history. Lots of very interesting and beautiful antiques for show and for sale as well.
4.80 (29 reviews)
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Hon. William Henry Steeves House Museum
Museum
👍👍 One of the best house museums this side of the Fundy.
4.80 (26 reviews)
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Historic Beaverdams Church
Historical place museum
👍 I love history and the gravesite here; although not TOO old; carries alot of memory of old times; many tombstones that have sunk into the ground or may have been washed away ; it's sad to see people and their history erased from time all the etchings on stone fading. Could use some revitalization
4.80 (24 reviews)
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Sinclair Inn Museum
Historical place museum
👍👍 Was so fantastic to get to explore one of the oldest existing homes in Canada . The displays are well done and the self ghost tour is a great addition .be sure to go into the basement .. Was great to chat to the staff and talk to the guy carving out front .. If you are in Annapolis Royal it's a must...
4.80 (16 reviews)
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RCAF Museum Annex Hangar 11
Historical place museum
4.80 (6 reviews)
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