- TripBuzz found 5 things to do with kids in or near Barrington, Nova Scotia, including 1 fun activity for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kentville.
- From Old Meeting House Museum to Western Counties Military Museum, the Barrington area offers 5 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Military Museums, Go Karts and History Museums.
- Barrington is a municipal district with a population of under 7,000. It is located along the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia and the Gulf of Maine, around 240 kilometers south of Halifax. Barrington is named after William Barrington, 2ndViscount Barrington, who served as the Secretary of War for Britain during the American War of Independence.
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2408 Highway 3 | B0W 1E0, Barrington, Nova Scotia
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The New England-style Old Meeting House Museum was originally built for religious gatherings and town business functions. The museum highlights the settlement of the area by the Cape Cod Planters. Adjacent to the Old Meeting House Museum is a graveyard where the first townspeople were buried.
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2401 Hwy 3 | B0W 1E0, Barrington, Nova Scotia
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The Western Counties Military Museum showcases a collection of memorabilia dating back to the 1600s. Most items have been collected and donated from members of the community, allowing for a deeper connection between observers and those who have served.
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2368 Highway 3 | B0W 1E0, Barrington, Nova Scotia
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The riverside Barrington Woolen Mill is a preserved turbine-driven mill that once produced wool and cloth. Containing the original machinery, the Mill continues to give demonstrations of the historic techniques, as well as stories of day-to-day life during the early days of the new industry.
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Built as a replica to display the original Seal Island Lighthouse lantern, the Seal Island Lighthouse Museum has been open to the public since 1985. Roughly half the size of the real Seal Island Lighthouse, the museum also contains artifacts from other lighthouses in the area. Located within walking distance is…
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915 Highway 330 | B0W 1P0, Centreville, Kentville, Nova Scotia
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Visitors of the Archelaus Smith Museum features artifacts related to fishing, clothing, photographs, and home life artifacts related to island life. Guests can conduct genealogy research and look through records of information.
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Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park is a recreational camping facility that spans 282 acres. Visitors enjoy camping, beaches, canoeing, hiking, fishing, kayaking, birding, wildlife viewing and comfort station.
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Action Jax is a family fun park in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. The many activities include go-karts, mini putt golf, driving range, batting cages, water bombers, pool tables and air hockey.